So many great things to note about Amanda’s newsletter but perhaps the thing that most shows her data journalism talent is in the data bit - foraging for, finding and collating insights from unique topics week after week

Economically, the Olympics almost never work out for the host city. They ALWAYS go over budget, and rarely make enough to cover the astronomical costs. Olympic economics are fascinating. But it does leave you wondering — why do cities still do this? www.not-ship.com/hosting-the-...

If you’re in DC, stop by the AAAS building for a really neat exhibit that showcases a decade of visuals in Science magazine 🤩 www.aaas.org/programs/art... Kudos to Beth Rakouskas and the Science Visuals team! 🧪#SciArt 📊

I’ve been cooking—building an original archive explorer from my collection of Isotype Institute charts and maps. So far, it includes 129 figures from 10 different publications. www.chartography.net/p/explore-li...

Hannah's new book is out today in the US and Canada! Order it from your favorite seller: mitpress.mit.edu/978026205274...

We're so far away from the peak. Actually, as long as I've been alive. Excellent from @ashendruk.com. www.not-ship.com/how-many-nuk...

Do I have a third place? I do love my local pub, but I also get surprisingly nice chats at the local fish shop ... does that count? Where's yours? www.not-ship.com/last-call-fo...

Attention visual journalists: I’m always open to pitches for @sciam.bsky.social’s Graphic Science column. The column tells concise stories on topics in science via graphics (dataviz, illustrated diagrams, comic-style explainers, etc). It appears in both print & online. DM me for a pitch guide.

The Post was foolish enough to unleash a bevy of the world’s most talented multi-disciplinary journalists out there for their competition to scoop up. These are some of the most hard working and skilled people I know. Save this one and reshare it please! 📊

Are third places disappearing? (You know, those spots outside of home and work where you go to hang out and everyone knows your name). Pubs, cafes, community centres ... there's a sense that they're on the decline. But is it true? www.not-ship.com/last-call-fo...

This looks awesome!

I'd like to introduce you to "joy watching". It's the act of watching birds, and thinking about how much joy they give us. Maybe we could use some of that right now. 🦉 🦜 🦅 Which birds bring YOU the most joy? www.not-ship.com/birds-might-...

This surprised me: The US seems like a pretty diverse country. But when compared to everyone else? It's actually middle of the pack. Do you ALSO like surprising data? Have I got a newsletter for you! www.not-ship.com

Trust is vanishing; traditional media isn't working; truth is a matter of opinion. The world could use more data. It's why I started Not-Ship. And it's why I'm trying to go paywall free. It's hard, but I'm betting there are enough people that agree. Are you in? www.not-ship.com/why-pay-for-...

Genuary Day 24: Perfectionist’s nightmare. #genuary #genuary2026 #genuary24 #RStats

Do you like #data combined with well written analysis of said data? If so, check out my friend's amazing website: www.not-ship.com #datascience #analytics #datavisualization #Bluesky

Last week I wrote about ways in which the US is a statistical outlier in my newsletter, Not-Ship. Readers had thoughts! www.not-ship.com/readers-resp...

Reuters has some of the best work in the biz. Lots of great visual inspiration here 🤩

✍️ New article: "How have crime rates in the United States changed over the last 50 years?" Crime is clearly a concern for many people. Nearly 60% of Americans, for example, say that reducing crime should be a top priority for the US president and Congress.

NEW POST: Last week I had a lovely chat with @georginasturge.bsky.social for an episode of her 'Talk Data To Me' podcast where we discussed all sorts of different matters to do with data viz: past, present and future. visualisingdata.com/2026/01/appe...

In many of the ways we measure 'the good life' — health, work-life balance, faith in government — the US is falling short. And not just a little bit. Over and over, data show it performing substantially worse than similar countries. I call it the American Outlier. www.not-ship.com/america-isnt...

Want to get paid for looking at beautiful data visualizations from the world's leading newsrooms and visualization specialists? 🗺️ 📊 👀 We're hiring a working student to curate the Data Vis Dispatch. 🗞️ If you're a student in Germany, we'd love to hear from you! 👇 www.datawrapper.de/careers/work...

Just starting out with Datawrapper, or curious about whether it's the right tool for your project or work? You can still join us for our intro webinar! 📚 It's happening today at 12pm EDT/6pm CET. You can register here 👇 streamyard.com/watch/XnsM2D...

brutal bag of charts by @ashendruk.com www.not-ship.com/america-isnt...

Gorgeous! 😍😍😍😍

Discovered some great data. You know that law of the sea: Women and children first? Yeah ... nope. The numbers show it's "every man for himself." www.not-ship.com/data-detours...

Maritime capitalist Barbie www.not-ship.com/data-detours...

New year, new uncertainties. Me? I combat the overwhelming feelings with data. That's why I launched Not-Ship: a newsletter where we navigate ~It All~ together. Come chart the chaos with me. www.not-ship.com

A positive start to the year!

How noisy is life in Singapore? Take a look at our latest project: str.sg/viz-noise #stgraphics #dataviz #d3 #svelte #p5 #noise #singapore

Absolutely stunning piece with a great mix of sound, #dataviz, and animation.

What feeds our curiosity? Entertainment and recent deaths. Last year, more than 50% of days had a most-read Wikipedia page in one of those two categories. Here's the ENTIRE list of most-read English language Wikipedia pages for 2025. www.not-ship.com/wikipedi/ What do you find most surprising?

"While the world churns through crisis after crisis, our curiosities remain remarkably stable: People watch the same things, and talk about the same sports. People die, and we want to know their stories." www.not-ship.com/wikipedi/

A really nice—and surprising—chart from Amanda Shendruk's excellent newsletter, Not-Ship www.not-ship.com/when-do-most...

Folks, here's a link to my newsletter where I express my exasperation with LinkedIn. Maybe we can get a critical mass of data viz people to agree to put in real effort to make BlueSky social work. mailchi.mp/b0a153ba5843...

There's one day a year when nearly 6 billion people — almost three quarters of the global population — have a public holiday. Do you know what it is? www.not-ship.com/when-do-most...

It's crazy that the US has the nearly the same rate of road traffic deaths per 100,000 people as India, Brazil and China. It does worse than Indonesia and Mexico. Wow! Neat stuff from @ashendruk.com's excellent new newsletter www.not-ship.com/huh-apparent...

Fascinating post from @ashendruk.com on how we don't "linger" as much. www.not-ship.com/we-dont-ling...

Big new blogpost! My guide to data visualization, which includes a very long table of contents, tons of charts, and more. --> Why data visualization matters and how to make charts more effective, clear, transparent, and sometimes, beautiful. www.scientificdiscovery.dev/p/salonis-gu...

When was the last time you lingered? You know, just hanging about. No purpose. No urgency. No real desire to leave. www.not-ship.com/we-dont-ling...

Hey folks 👋 I'm the reporter who revealed immigration agents detained 170+ citizens this year My fellowship w/ProPublica has been incredible, but it wraps January. I'm looking for my next gig. Please reach out to share leads & opportunities! [email protected] www.propublica.org/people/nicol...

Help me find all the data and/or dataviz focused newsletters! I've got a decent list going on LinkedIn... Add to it, or share in this thread. Let's find 'em all! #dataviz www.linkedin.com/posts/activi...

As someone who believes runaway capitalism is one of the main ills of our time, Christmas gift giving requires some uncomfortable mental gymnastics. But I've found a way to feel a bit better about it. Let me make the case for a B Corp Christmas. www.not-ship.com/the-hypocrit...

You’ll Be OK

An analysis of major US retailers found most items were discounted more often than sold at the 'regular' price. In other words, the 'discount' is the real price, and the 'regular' price is just there to make you feel good about paying it. 🫣 www.not-ship.com/theres-somet...

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🚨 If you're doing any Black Friday or Cyber Week shopping, watch out for the little crossed-out number beside the discounted price. 🚨 That little number will often deceive you into thinking you got a great deal! #blackfriday Examples in 🧵 www.not-ship.com/theres-somet...

Y’ALL SEAMUS IS GONNA QUIT IF YOU DON’T GIVE HIM YOUR MONEY HE DOESN’T EVEN PAY HIMSELF