Data Journalism Top 10
Extreme Heat in US Prisons, Tremors and Tsunamis, DRC’s Illegal Timber Trade, Shark Meat in Brazilian Schools
Our round-up of the best in recent data journalism also features stories from Southeast Asia and Gaza.
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Reporting Tools & Tips
5 Tips for Slashing FOIA Costs (Including How One Reporter Lowered a Records Request Fee from $2,800 to Just $29)
With a little research and negotiation, reporters can slash the cost of obtaining records bundles and speed up the government’s response in the process.
Data Journalism
From Data to Storytelling: Concept and Design Tips from the Financial Times’ John Burn-Murdoch
The chief data reporter for the Financial Times discusses how he considers the use of text, color, and annotation to aid visual storytelling through charts and graphics.
Data Journalism Top 10
Ukraine’s ‘Audacious’ Drone Strikes, Irish Data Centers, US Medical Funding Cuts
Our data journalism column also features medical research funding at risk in the US, a report on Antarctica, and an interactive that lets you ‘drive’ the Monaco Grand Prix circuit.
Past event
GIJN Webinar: Behind the Data — Tools and Techniques from the 2025 Sigma Award Winners
June 3, 2025
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Resource Video
Gathering Evidence and Documents in Conflict and War Zones — A MENA Case Study
A webinar exploring how investigative journalists can document human rights abuses in war zones, with a focus on methods to ensure the information gathered can later be used by legal investigators or international courts.
Data Journalism Top 10
Electing a New Pope, North Korea Fighting Ukraine, Vaccination Rates to Stop Outbreaks, and a Deadly Gold Mine in Turkey
Also highlights how X influences Elon Musk’s government policy, the numbers behind the successful Danish toy maker Lego, and mapping the Sudan conflict.
Data Journalism MENA Focus Week
How Middle Eastern Data Outlets Use Data to Challenge Narratives and Advance Accountability
Data journalism in the Middle East has been driven by organizations that have produced collaborations and projects that combine innovative techniques with nuanced local knowledge.
Data Journalism Top 10
Europe’s Paths to Future Population, Germany’s Election Results, US Tariff War Woes, and Chinese State Real Estate
Our column also features stories on the history of African borders, Spain’s prisoner release algorithm, and the global impact of USAID funding cuts.
Resource Tipsheet
Investigating US Government — and Trump Administration — Influence in Your Country
The US government engages with virtually every country in the world and each new president can radically change its policy. Here’s GIJN’s updated tipsheet on digging into global US influence.