“Data matters. It helps us learn about where we live and the challenges we face. It should be handy, simple to understand and relevant. Elected officials — and you and I — ought to have access to good data. Over the next three months, we’ll release a series of online, interactive reports that allow you to learn more about jobs, money, education and housing in your congressional district. Just click Go on this page, find your district by entering your zip code or typing in your address. Get a summary of statistics for your district or explore a full interactive report with maps and tables comparing your district to the nation. It is simple and it is all right here.” [via Andrew F. Young]