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20 January 2011
The Economist has published an interactive map of the United States which shows how each state compares to countries around the world in terms of both economy and population.
That is utterly fascinating. It also makes me furious. There shouldn't be a single person in this country lacking a good education, health care, food, or safe and comfortable housing.