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New Literacy Statistics Just Dropped, and it's grim. 50% of Americans read so poorly that they are unable to perform simple tasks such as reading prescription drug labels (www.thenationalliteracyinstitute.com)
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[–] Gloomy@mander.xyz 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

If 21 % can't read (are Illiterate) then it makes sense that 79 % can read (are literate). So yes, nationwide and in the US are the same thing.

Besides that, I agree. No sources is a no go and no moderated comments is a fucking biohazard.

[–] Commiunism@beehaw.org 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

If 21 % can’t read (are Illiterate) then it makes sense that 79 % can read (are literate). So yes, nationwide and in the US are the same thing.

Seems like I can't read myself, I thought both said illiterate. My mistake.

[–] Gloomy@mander.xyz 1 points 2 days ago

No worries. I heard it a more common problem then one would think.