Maricopa County’s growth in 2024 driven by international migration
International immigration helped drive much of Maricopa County’s growth last year. The U.S. Census Bureau says that without a net increase in immigration, lower birth rates and the departure of domestic residents would have led the largest counties to see the number of flatlands or declines, according to the latest estimates. Maricopa County was the […]
Analysis shows Birmingham ranks 2nd nationally in daily miles driven, could save big with electric vehicles
The Alabama Clean Fuel Coalition (ACFC) released new analysis showing Birmingham ranks second in the nation for daily miles traveled by personal vehicles. ACFC noted that the high miles traveled present significant fuel savings opportunities for Birmingham drivers who switch to electric vehicles (EVs). of analysis Mobility analytics firm Replica looked at weekday private car […]
Taylor Swift has driven some far-right pundits to root for San Francisco in Super Bowl
On the eve of Super Bowl XV, something strange happened as America's two favorite pastimes, football and complex political conspiracy theories, collided. Several conservative commentators announced they would be rooting for San Francisco. San Francisco is a city that has long served as a theater for the evils of the American far right, with politicians […]
Another election director driven out by right-wing pressure
The Pinal County Election Commissioner’s resignation email is classic in its genre and could have missed the point of her appeal. Election Commissioner Geraldine Rolle’s Tuesday memo to County Mayor Leo Lu began: “Leo: I have no regrets, but I quit.” At the end, it ended with “Excuse me, Geraldine Rolle”. Pinal County Election Commissioner […]
