The Washington Post has compiled a list of 25 maps and charts portraying different aspects of the United States.  The data visualization tools cover topics ranging from well-being and migration patterns, to various economic and political indicators.  They are based on data from such organizations as Gallup, the Associated Press, the Brookings Institution, the Economic Policy Institute, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, and the Beer Institute.


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http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/govbeat/wp/2014/02/24/25-maps-and-charts-that-explain-america-today/