U.S. Income Inequality: A Compelling Dataviz
Want to advance your political agenda these days? Bring data.
When asked about his refusal to make a formal political endorsement in a Senate race, Michael Jordan famously said "Republicans buy shoes too." It's a great quote, although prominent black athletes like Jim Brown were none too pleased at Jordan's apolitical stance given his stature.
Today, simple pie charts and spreadsheets can't tell the same stories that interactive data visualizations can.
I intentionally avoid overtly political discussions on my blog and in my talks. Sure, I have my own beliefs, but my clients don't hire me to wax philosophical on the way the body politic ought to operate.
Bring Data or Go Home
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