Originally I was hoping to do some data visualizations with really old census stuff, but then I stumbled upon all of these amazing ones that had already been done. Jonathan Soma, the Brainery co-founder who created A Handsome Atlas, which is basically a treasure trove of awesome data depictions. He’s doing a great job of… Continue reading

Here’s what I had to say about the debate while it was happening. I rarely get political on this blog or elsewhere, but I am proud to be voting for BARACK OBAMA this November because frankly, I trust him to make generally smart, informed decisions, which I can’t say of Romney. This debate solidified it.

Here's what I had to say about the debate while it was happening. I rarely get political on this blog or elsewhere, but I am proud to be voting for BARACK OBAMA this November because frankly, I trust him to make generally smart, informed decisions, which I can't say of Romney. This debate solidified it.

Register to Vote Before the November Elections

Via usagov: There’s still time to register to vote before the November elections. Find state registration deadlines, eligibility and more. Deadlines are rapidly approaching and are a bit different in each state, so don’t wait to register. It’s your civic responsibility to vote even if you don’t like the candidates or you have a lot… Continue reading Register to Vote Before the November Elections

Interview with Lyndsay Rae Meiklem, Small Business Owner and Artist

For weeks, I’ve been excited by the national Mission Small Business contest sponsored by Chase and LivingSocial, which will award up to 12 individual grants of $250,000 to 12 small businesses. The business application calls for a thoughtful essay and community (online) support, and the project with my vote (and hopefully yours! It’s easy!) is Lyndsay… Continue reading Interview with Lyndsay Rae Meiklem, Small Business Owner and Artist