Migration Shifts explores the movement of people across North America, analyzing trends in immigration, internal migration, and demographic changes. This category covers the key drivers of migration, including economic opportunities, climate change, and policy changes, while providing data-driven insights into how populations are shifting regionally and nationally.
More than 46 million immigrants live in the United States, making up nearly 14% of the total population, yet access to basic legal and healthcare services remains uneven and often out of reach (KFF, 2023). Despite living and working in the country, many immigrants, especially those who are undocumented or in the process of seeking … Read more
The post-pandemic American workplace is now permanently altered. What began as a temporary health emergency response has evolved into a structural shift in the geography of work. Remote work is no longer a luxury for a select few—it is a core component of workplace strategy for thousands of organizations. Take the case of Tucson, Arizona, … Read more
The United States population grew modestly between 2022 and 2023 (about +0.5% nationally), but this growth was uneven. While 42 states (and D.C.) gained residents, a handful saw alarming declines. Eight U.S. states lost population in the last few years, with a few experiencing especially large drops, as noted by Forbes. These losses have slowed … Read more
Immigrants have consistently played a crucial role in the U.S. economy, contributing to business formation, job creation, and innovation. Their entrepreneurial spirit has powered both small businesses and billion-dollar corporations, fueling economic growth across multiple industries. In 2013 alone, immigrants contributed $1.6 trillion to the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), and their impact has only … Read more
The Americas are home to over 1 billion people, spread across 23 countries in North America and 12 in South America. But how similar are they? At first, the contrasts are striking. North America is wealthier and dominated by advanced economies like the United States and Canada, while South America relies heavily on natural resources … Read more