You know you're a nerd when ... you get excited about data graphed over time.
I'm not the only nerd here in the room, right? Phew. Check out Remapping Debate's new graph of Bureau of Labor Statistics data of unemployment and underemployment, by state, over time. Don't miss the widget that lets you examine how the data differs by year.
In brief: It looks grim. Do use the data for good.
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