🚨NEW: Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans have released the proposed Trump Tax Cuts, which include a tax increase on single parents, taxing college scholarships for students, and raising taxes for homeowners.
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A Tale of Two Americas: Comparing Harris-Won and Trump-Won States to Global Standards of Living
Introduction
The United States is often regarded as a global leader in wealth and development, yet its internal disparities tell a different story.
The divide between Harris-won and Trump-won states reveals stark contrasts in standard-of-living metrics such as life expectancy, child and maternal mortality, crime rates, and educational attainment.
By comparing these state groups to countries with similar performance levels, we gain a global perspective on the challenges and strengths within the U.S.
This analysis provides an “apples-to-apples” comparison to evaluate where these states stand on the world stage, offering insights into the socioeconomic conditions shaping the lives of millions of Americans.
Standard of Living Comparison
Life Expectancy
•Harris-Won States: ~80 years, comparable to Portugal (~80.7 years), a high-income country with strong healthcare systems and public health infrastructure.
•Trump-Won States: ~75 years, similar to Bangladesh (~74.8 years), reflecting challenges with healthcare access and preventive care.
Infant Mortality (per 1,000 live births)
•Harris-Won States: 3.7, matching New Zealand (~3.6), a developed nation with robust child health policies.
•Trump-Won States: 8.6, akin to Sri Lanka (~8.5), a middle-income country with uneven access to prenatal and child healthcare.
Maternal Mortality (per 100,000 live births)
•Harris-Won States: 17, comparable to Latvia (~18), a European nation with moderate maternal care quality.
•Trump-Won States: 45, aligning with Ukraine (~45), a nation where access to comprehensive maternal healthcare is limited.
Violent Crime (per 100,000 population)
•Harris-Won States: 320, similar to Belgium (~327), reflecting moderate crime levels in urbanized, developed regions.
•Trump-Won States: 450, close to Mexico (~447), highlighting higher violent crime rates tied to social and economic instability.
Gun Violence (per 100,000 population)
•Harris-Won States: 3.7, comparable to Finland (~3.6), a developed nation with lower firearm-related violence.
•Trump-Won States: 29.6, resembling South Africa (~30), a country with significant gun-related crime.
Incarceration Rate (per 100,000 population)
•Harris-Won States: 275, similar to Poland (~195), reflecting a moderate reliance on incarceration.
•Trump-Won States: 1,094, aligning with El Salvador (~590), indicating systemic issues in criminal justice policies.
Chronic Disease Prevalence (% of population)
•Harris-Won States: 40%, comparable to United Kingdom (~39%), a developed nation with proactive healthcare.
•Trump-Won States: 55%, reflecting Russia (~54%), where healthcare challenges contribute to higher chronic disease rates.
Educational Attainment (% with bachelor’s degree or higher)
•Harris-Won States: 40%, akin to Ireland (~40%), a nation with high tertiary education rates.
•Trump-Won States: 25%, resembling Chile (~25%), indicating a focus on vocational education and barriers to higher education access.
Poverty Rate (% of population)
•Harris-Won States: 9%, similar to Netherlands (~8.8%), a nation with strong social safety nets.
•Trump-Won States: 16%, comparable to Romania (~16.4%), reflecting socioeconomic disparities.
Hunger Rate (% of population)
•Harris-Won States: 10%, akin to Austria (~9.9%), a developed nation with low food insecurity.
•Trump-Won States: 18%, similar to Philippines (~18.3%), highlighting persistent food insecurity issues.
"West Virginia ranks 50th out the 50 states & 4 territories in naturalizations, 51 in lawful permanent residents, 50th in new arrivals, 51st in Asylum...Those rankings stand out for a state that was the only one in the latest census to lose population" https://t.co/aLxUoEs9JD
New: In 2022, Gov. Justice announced a children’s crisis center because too many kids with mental health issues were sleeping in ERs or put in hotels. It never happened.
The WV Children's Center, which was supposed to house the crisis center, is closing. https://t.co/aCcYjiW5o3