Writing.
A selection of articles and notes I've written for work, publication or for my own knowledge building. You can read more of my work on axios.com or dev.to.
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How Israel's war spread beyond Gaza
Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel sparked immediate fears of regional war. A year later, those fears are close to fruition.
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🍦 America's favorite special scoops
A new analysis of the most uniquely popular ice cream flavors by state reveals orange sherbet and rocky road ice cream are each the most popular in 11 states, according to summer 2023 purchase data from Instacart.
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Domino effect: Violence ripples beyond Gaza
The Israel-Hamas war has triggered new cycles of violence beyond the borders of Gaza, drawing global attention to the network of Iranian-backed militias that wield influence — and arms — across the Middle East.
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"Eggs" make history as top-ranked Google search on cost in 2023
In a year of high prices across the board, eggs stand out as the item most searched by Americans asking, "Why is ___ so expensive?"
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Climate change is forcing tweaks to a vital map for farmers and gardeners
Warming temperatures are changing where and when different plant varieties can grow most successfully, according to a newly released U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) map.
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No passport, no problem
We all want to see the world, but what a hassle! Passports, flight prices, visas — who has the time? Turns out you don’t need to get on a plane to see the world.
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Data Viz Horror Story
We’ve all made embarrassing dataviz mistakes, whether we’re beginners or superstars. I joined this series of Horror Stories aims to normalize “failure” as part of professional development. A version of this article appeared in Nightingale Magazine Issue 2.
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The states that celebrate both MLK Day and confederate holidays
Ten states — all in the American South — celebrate Martin Luther King Day and observe at least one confederate holiday during the rest of the year.
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Map: The rules for mail-in voting across the U.S.
Most of the country can now vote by mail, though the rapid expansion of mail-in voting has triggered a backlash on the right.
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Peeps reign supreme
Although Peeps received mixed reviews amongst the Axios Visuals team — and there are strong preferences as to whether they’re better fresh, aged or microwaved — there’s no denying the marshmallow treats bring us all joy.
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Who sanctions Russia, and why
The vast majority of global sanctions against Russia stem from its invasion of Crimea in 2014 — a violation of Ukraine's territorial integrity that Moscow is now threatening to repeat on a far larger scale in the remainder of the country.
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Exclusive: Airbnb hosts Xinjiang rentals on land owned by sanctioned group
Airbnb has more than a dozen homes available for rent in China's Xinjiang region on land owned by an organization sanctioned by the U.S. government for complicity in genocide and forced labor, an Axios investigation has found.
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Creating Pixel Art with CSS
I teach you how to draw a cat with this step-by-step guide on creating pixel art using the `box-shadow` property in CSS. Included in that week's Top 7 Posts.
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Refactoring the Worst Code I’ve Ever Written
I explain the pros and cons of 3 different approaches to refactoring code from my very first data visualization project. Included in that week's Top 7 Posts.
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10 Lessons Learned Conducting Code Reviews
Based on my experience of needing to learn how to conduct code effective code reviews on a growing team, these 10 lessons offer advice on improving your team's code review process through better communication and setting standards. Included in that week's Top 7 Posts.