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NYC Community Portraits

Short Read | June 21, 2018

This site features the community portraits created by nearly 20 NYC-based human services organizations to illuminate important well-being challenges and unmet human needs in their neighborhoods or fields using the indicators found in DATA2GO.NYC.

A Portrait of Los Angeles County

Report | November 29, 2017

A Portrait of Los Angeles County is an exploration of how LA County residents are faring in terms of well-being and equity.

Measure of America at the Smithsonian

Short Read | September 30, 2017

Measure of America work was featured in the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum's third exhibition in a series about socially responsible design, "By the People: Designing a Better America."

Connecting Youth and Strengthening Communities

Report | September 29, 2014

This report explores the relationship between civic engagement and opportunity. It provides data and analysis that builds on previous studies that found associations between civic engagement and economic opportunity.

The Measure of America 2010-2011: Mapping Risks and Resilience

Report | November 10, 2010

The book contains American Human Development Index ranking for all 50 states, 435 congressional districts, major metropolitan areas, racial and ethnic groups, as well as men and women.

Open Letter to the Bipartisan Fiscal Commission, October 7, 2010

Short Read | October 7, 2010

Letter urges commission to hold a hearing on investments in prevention today that will provide significant returns in money saved or revenues added tomorrow.