How Have the 2020 Candidates' Twitter Followers Changed Over Time?
Since announcing their presidential campaigns, every 2020 candidate has increased their Twitter following. Candidates were added and removed as they announced or withdrew from the race. Feel free to play around with the filters to zoom in on specific candidates or dates!
How hard is it to buy a gun in your state?
Gun laws vary considerably by state; this map explores the most common restrictions on gun-buying in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, creating a scale from 1-10. The criteria focuses on are whether states require state gun license permits, firearm registration, owner licenses, background checks, and waiting periods. Although many states have other restrictions, these five attributes are the most standardized. In addition, restrictions on gun usage (such as conceal-and-carry laws) were not considered.