Where You Live Suggests How You're Likely to Vote

Democrats are from cities, Republicans are from exurbs

Where you live has a lot to do with how you vote. I've suspected this for a while: Republicans are definitely a conservative party, but Democrats are not necessarily liberal — they're urban.

Every State's Favorite Band

Here's Every State's Favorite Band - Business Insider

Building on yesterday's map, here's a map of the US showing which artist "enjoys the most outsized support in each state."  For an overall summary of the study, visit the link; for a detailed breakdown and analysis, see the original study at Exploring regional listening preferences | Music Machinery.

The State of Music

Thanks to Allan Rothberg for bringing this to my attention. I don't know the original source.

The Internet: A Map

Quite Possibly the Most Brilliant Thing Ever — A Map of the Internet, Drawn to Scale - PolicyMic

I wouldn't go quite as far as "the most brilliant thing ever," but it's pretty cool. Thanks to Tracy Hickman for bringing this to my attention.

Equal Population Earth

Thanks to Allan Rothberg, who brought this to my attention. I can't find a link to the creator or much background on this particular map.

The 124 States of America

Andrew Shears – From Absaroka to Yazoo: The 124 United States That Could’ve Been

Throughout American history, there have been numerous proposals to create new states or redraw state boundaries. What if every single one of them had succeeded? If so, there would be 124 US states today — and here they are. What state do you live in? (Visit the link for more of the story.)

You Don't Have to Be Crazy to Live Here, But It Helps

Rural publications and updates from the Rural Assistance Center

Most of the United States is officially designated as a shortage area for mental health professionals. At the link, you'll find other maps showing areas with shortages of dentists, primary health care providers, and lots more.