Religious Attendance

From 2002 to 2012, the percentage of Americans attending religious services weekly declined by 1.0 percentage point.

Marriage Rate

From 2001 to 2011, the marriage rate dropped by 10.3 marriages per 1,000 unmarried women ages 15 and older.

Opportunity

Climbing the Ladder of Upward Mobility Through Education

Violent Crime Rate

From 2002 to 2012, the violent crime rate declined by 107.5 crimes per 100,000 people.

Teen Drug Use

From 2003 to 2013, the percentage of 12th graders reporting current drug use increased by 1.4 percentage points.

Poverty & Dependence

Opting Out of the Burdens of Freedom

Self-Sufficiency

From 2002 to 2012, the percentage of individuals living in poverty (excluding welfare benefits) increased by 2.9 percentage…

Total Fertility Rate

From 2002 to 2012, the total fertility rate declined by 0.14 births per woman.

Abortion Rate

From 2001 to 2011, the abortion rate declined by 4 abortions per 1,000 women ages 15–44.

TANF Work Participation Rate

From 2000 to 2010, the work participation rate for work-eligible households receiving aid from the Temporary…