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The US census has its flaws – but so has every attempt to count people throughout history

  • Written by Teresa A. Sullivan, Interim Provost, Michigan State University and President Emerita and University Professor, University of Virginia
Francis William Edmonds' 'Taking the Census,' from 1854. Heritage Art/Heritage Images/Getty Images

A few days ago, I completed my 2020 U.S. census form.

My latest book details the fundamentals and significance of the 2020 census. By April 1, every residence in the United States will be contacted, usually by mail, to answer only seven questions....

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