Best Data Journalism Blogs and Websites

FiveThirtyEight uses statistical analysis to tell compelling stories about politics, sports, science, and economics. Founded by Nate Silver, the site is known for its rigorous data analysis and has a strong reputation for its election forecasts.

The Upshot provides news, analysis, and graphics about politics, policy, and everyday life. It focuses on data visualization and statistical analysis to explain complex issues in an accessible way.

DataBlog is The Guardian's dedicated platform for data journalism. It offers articles, visualizations, and interactive content on a wide range of topics, leveraging data to uncover and explain trends and stories.

ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest. Their Data Store provides access to the data behind their stories, offering transparency and encouraging further analysis.

FlowingData explores how statisticians, designers, and computer scientists use data to understand the world. Nathan Yau, a statistician, shares tutorials, tools, and examples of data visualization and analysis.

Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis, and other data-driven social science research.

Datawrapper Blog offers tips, tutorials, and case studies on data visualization. It is run by the team behind Datawrapper, a tool for creating charts and maps, and provides insights into how to effectively communicate with data.

The Pudding is a digital publication that explains ideas debated in culture with visual essays. Each article uses data visualization and storytelling to delve deep into topics like music, sports, and social issues.