Amanda Shendruk
@ashendruk.com
https://www.not-ship.com/
Explaining the world through data and design • Newsletter: Not-Ship • Formerly Washington Post, Quartz, the Guardian 🇨🇦 🏴
Explaining the world through data and design • Newsletter: Not-Ship • Formerly Washington Post, Quartz, the Guardian 🇨🇦 🏴
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Why pay for what's free?
The world could use more data. Are you on board?
www.not-ship.com
Trust is vanishing; traditional media isn't working; truth is a matter of opinion. The world could use more data.
It's why I started Not-Ship. And it's why I'm trying to go paywall free. It's hard, but I'm betting there are enough people that agree. Are you in?
www.not-ship.com/why-pay-for-...
It's why I started Not-Ship. And it's why I'm trying to go paywall free. It's hard, but I'm betting there are enough people that agree. Are you in?
www.not-ship.com/why-pay-for-...
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We're so far away from the peak. Actually, as long as I've been alive. Excellent from @ashendruk.com. www.not-ship.com/how-many-nuk...
How many nukes does one nation need?
For the first time in decades, US and Russian nuclear stockpiles have no limits.
www.not-ship.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:05 PM
We're so far away from the peak. Actually, as long as I've been alive. Excellent from @ashendruk.com. www.not-ship.com/how-many-nuk...
Do I have a third place? I do love my local pub, but I also get surprisingly nice chats at the local fish shop ... does that count?
Where's yours?
www.not-ship.com/last-call-fo...
Where's yours?
www.not-ship.com/last-call-fo...
Last call for third places?
A healthy democracy needs manicures, playgrounds, and cheeky pints.
www.not-ship.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Do I have a third place? I do love my local pub, but I also get surprisingly nice chats at the local fish shop ... does that count?
Where's yours?
www.not-ship.com/last-call-fo...
Where's yours?
www.not-ship.com/last-call-fo...
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Attention visual journalists: I’m always open to pitches for @sciam.bsky.social’s Graphic Science column. The column tells concise stories on topics in science via graphics (dataviz, illustrated diagrams, comic-style explainers, etc). It appears in both print & online. DM me for a pitch guide.
February 7, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Attention visual journalists: I’m always open to pitches for @sciam.bsky.social’s Graphic Science column. The column tells concise stories on topics in science via graphics (dataviz, illustrated diagrams, comic-style explainers, etc). It appears in both print & online. DM me for a pitch guide.
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The Post was foolish enough to unleash a bevy of the world’s most talented multi-disciplinary journalists out there for their competition to scoop up. These are some of the most hard working and skilled people I know.
Save this one and reshare it please! 📊
Save this one and reshare it please! 📊
February 5, 2026 at 10:16 PM
The Post was foolish enough to unleash a bevy of the world’s most talented multi-disciplinary journalists out there for their competition to scoop up. These are some of the most hard working and skilled people I know.
Save this one and reshare it please! 📊
Save this one and reshare it please! 📊
Are third places disappearing? (You know, those spots outside of home and work where you go to hang out and everyone knows your name). Pubs, cafes, community centres ... there's a sense that they're on the decline. But is it true?
www.not-ship.com/last-call-fo...
www.not-ship.com/last-call-fo...
Last call for third places?
A healthy democracy needs manicures, playgrounds, and cheeky pints.
www.not-ship.com
February 5, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Are third places disappearing? (You know, those spots outside of home and work where you go to hang out and everyone knows your name). Pubs, cafes, community centres ... there's a sense that they're on the decline. But is it true?
www.not-ship.com/last-call-fo...
www.not-ship.com/last-call-fo...
This looks awesome!
I'm so be happy to be part of the organizing committee of this conference. Join us in Bologna! #dataViz #infographics #dataVisualization #dataJournalism You can submit a proposal for a talk, paper, workshop, etc: visualisingclimate.com/submissions/
January 28, 2026 at 11:10 AM
This looks awesome!
I'd like to introduce you to "joy watching". It's the act of watching birds, and thinking about how much joy they give us. Maybe we could use some of that right now.
🦉 🦜 🦅 Which birds bring YOU the most joy?
www.not-ship.com/birds-might-...
🦉 🦜 🦅 Which birds bring YOU the most joy?
www.not-ship.com/birds-might-...
January 28, 2026 at 8:59 AM
I'd like to introduce you to "joy watching". It's the act of watching birds, and thinking about how much joy they give us. Maybe we could use some of that right now.
🦉 🦜 🦅 Which birds bring YOU the most joy?
www.not-ship.com/birds-might-...
🦉 🦜 🦅 Which birds bring YOU the most joy?
www.not-ship.com/birds-might-...
This surprised me: The US seems like a pretty diverse country. But when compared to everyone else? It's actually middle of the pack.
Do you ALSO like surprising data?
Have I got a newsletter for you!
www.not-ship.com
Do you ALSO like surprising data?
Have I got a newsletter for you!
www.not-ship.com
January 27, 2026 at 11:05 AM
This surprised me: The US seems like a pretty diverse country. But when compared to everyone else? It's actually middle of the pack.
Do you ALSO like surprising data?
Have I got a newsletter for you!
www.not-ship.com
Do you ALSO like surprising data?
Have I got a newsletter for you!
www.not-ship.com
Trust is vanishing; traditional media isn't working; truth is a matter of opinion. The world could use more data.
It's why I started Not-Ship. And it's why I'm trying to go paywall free. It's hard, but I'm betting there are enough people that agree. Are you in?
www.not-ship.com/why-pay-for-...
It's why I started Not-Ship. And it's why I'm trying to go paywall free. It's hard, but I'm betting there are enough people that agree. Are you in?
www.not-ship.com/why-pay-for-...
Why pay for what's free?
The world could use more data. Are you on board?
www.not-ship.com
January 24, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Trust is vanishing; traditional media isn't working; truth is a matter of opinion. The world could use more data.
It's why I started Not-Ship. And it's why I'm trying to go paywall free. It's hard, but I'm betting there are enough people that agree. Are you in?
www.not-ship.com/why-pay-for-...
It's why I started Not-Ship. And it's why I'm trying to go paywall free. It's hard, but I'm betting there are enough people that agree. Are you in?
www.not-ship.com/why-pay-for-...
Reposted by Amanda Shendruk
January 23, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Reposted by Amanda Shendruk
Do you like #data combined with well written analysis of said data? If so, check out my friend's amazing website:
www.not-ship.com
#datascience #analytics #datavisualization #Bluesky
www.not-ship.com
#datascience #analytics #datavisualization #Bluesky
a cat wearing a pair of glasses with the words talk data to me above it
Alt: a grey cat wearing a pair of huge round glasses with the words "talk data to me" above it
media.tenor.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Do you like #data combined with well written analysis of said data? If so, check out my friend's amazing website:
www.not-ship.com
#datascience #analytics #datavisualization #Bluesky
www.not-ship.com
#datascience #analytics #datavisualization #Bluesky
Last week I wrote about ways in which the US is a statistical outlier in my newsletter, Not-Ship. Readers had thoughts!
www.not-ship.com/readers-resp...
www.not-ship.com/readers-resp...
Readers respond: America isn't exceptional — it's the exception
Opinions, additions, and one seriously impressive fact-check.
www.not-ship.com
January 21, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Last week I wrote about ways in which the US is a statistical outlier in my newsletter, Not-Ship. Readers had thoughts!
www.not-ship.com/readers-resp...
www.not-ship.com/readers-resp...
Reuters has some of the best work in the biz. Lots of great visual inspiration here 🤩
Very late to this but here we go! A collection of our visual and graphics storytelling from 2025. Enjoy 💞
What 2025 looked like - in graphics
Our most striking visual explainers and data stories of the year, all in one place.
www.reuters.com
January 21, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Reuters has some of the best work in the biz. Lots of great visual inspiration here 🤩
Reposted by Amanda Shendruk
✍️ New article: "How have crime rates in the United States changed over the last 50 years?"
Crime is clearly a concern for many people. Nearly 60% of Americans, for example, say that reducing crime should be a top priority for the US president and Congress.
Crime is clearly a concern for many people. Nearly 60% of Americans, for example, say that reducing crime should be a top priority for the US president and Congress.
January 19, 2026 at 3:36 PM
✍️ New article: "How have crime rates in the United States changed over the last 50 years?"
Crime is clearly a concern for many people. Nearly 60% of Americans, for example, say that reducing crime should be a top priority for the US president and Congress.
Crime is clearly a concern for many people. Nearly 60% of Americans, for example, say that reducing crime should be a top priority for the US president and Congress.
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NEW POST: Last week I had a lovely chat with @georginasturge.bsky.social for an episode of her 'Talk Data To Me' podcast where we discussed all sorts of different matters to do with data viz: past, present and future.
visualisingdata.com/2026/01/appe...
visualisingdata.com/2026/01/appe...
Appearance on the Talk Data To Me Podcast - Data Viz Excellence, Everywhere
Last month I had the pleasure of being invited on to The Chris Gill Podcast, a great series where Chris chats with people working within professional sport from around the world. I was there to talk a...
visualisingdata.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:40 PM
NEW POST: Last week I had a lovely chat with @georginasturge.bsky.social for an episode of her 'Talk Data To Me' podcast where we discussed all sorts of different matters to do with data viz: past, present and future.
visualisingdata.com/2026/01/appe...
visualisingdata.com/2026/01/appe...
In many of the ways we measure 'the good life' — health, work-life balance, faith in government — the US is falling short. And not just a little bit. Over and over, data show it performing substantially worse than similar countries.
I call it the American Outlier.
www.not-ship.com/america-isnt...
I call it the American Outlier.
www.not-ship.com/america-isnt...
America isn't exceptional — it's the exception
America has self-importance in abundance. What it lacks is the data to back it up.
www.not-ship.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:43 AM
In many of the ways we measure 'the good life' — health, work-life balance, faith in government — the US is falling short. And not just a little bit. Over and over, data show it performing substantially worse than similar countries.
I call it the American Outlier.
www.not-ship.com/america-isnt...
I call it the American Outlier.
www.not-ship.com/america-isnt...
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Want to get paid for looking at beautiful data visualizations from the world's leading newsrooms and visualization specialists? 🗺️ 📊 👀
We're hiring a working student to curate the Data Vis Dispatch. 🗞️
If you're a student in Germany, we'd love to hear from you! 👇
www.datawrapper.de/careers/work...
We're hiring a working student to curate the Data Vis Dispatch. 🗞️
If you're a student in Germany, we'd love to hear from you! 👇
www.datawrapper.de/careers/work...
We're hiring a working student to curate the Data Vis Dispatch
Help us create our most popular weekly blog format, featuring the best new data visualization.
www.datawrapper.de
January 13, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Want to get paid for looking at beautiful data visualizations from the world's leading newsrooms and visualization specialists? 🗺️ 📊 👀
We're hiring a working student to curate the Data Vis Dispatch. 🗞️
If you're a student in Germany, we'd love to hear from you! 👇
www.datawrapper.de/careers/work...
We're hiring a working student to curate the Data Vis Dispatch. 🗞️
If you're a student in Germany, we'd love to hear from you! 👇
www.datawrapper.de/careers/work...
Reposted by Amanda Shendruk
Just starting out with Datawrapper, or curious about whether it's the right tool for your project or work? You can still join us for our intro webinar! 📚
It's happening today at 12pm EDT/6pm CET. You can register here 👇
streamyard.com/watch/XnsM2D...
It's happening today at 12pm EDT/6pm CET. You can register here 👇
streamyard.com/watch/XnsM2D...
January 14, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Just starting out with Datawrapper, or curious about whether it's the right tool for your project or work? You can still join us for our intro webinar! 📚
It's happening today at 12pm EDT/6pm CET. You can register here 👇
streamyard.com/watch/XnsM2D...
It's happening today at 12pm EDT/6pm CET. You can register here 👇
streamyard.com/watch/XnsM2D...
Reposted by Amanda Shendruk
brutal bag of charts by @ashendruk.com www.not-ship.com/america-isnt...
America isn't exceptional — it's the exception
America has self-importance in abundance. What it lacks is the data to back it up.
www.not-ship.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:16 AM
brutal bag of charts by @ashendruk.com www.not-ship.com/america-isnt...
Gorgeous! 😍😍😍😍
I just stumbled upon featherbase, a database of feather pictures from a bunch of bird species.🪶
So pretty!
www.featherbase.info/zh/home
So pretty!
www.featherbase.info/zh/home
January 7, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Gorgeous! 😍😍😍😍
Discovered some great data. You know that law of the sea: Women and children first? Yeah ... nope. The numbers show it's "every man for himself."
www.not-ship.com/data-detours...
www.not-ship.com/data-detours...
January 7, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Discovered some great data. You know that law of the sea: Women and children first? Yeah ... nope. The numbers show it's "every man for himself."
www.not-ship.com/data-detours...
www.not-ship.com/data-detours...
January 7, 2026 at 12:35 PM
New year, new uncertainties.
Me? I combat the overwhelming feelings with data. That's why I launched Not-Ship: a newsletter where we navigate ~It All~ together. Come chart the chaos with me.
www.not-ship.com
Me? I combat the overwhelming feelings with data. That's why I launched Not-Ship: a newsletter where we navigate ~It All~ together. Come chart the chaos with me.
www.not-ship.com
January 6, 2026 at 9:47 AM
New year, new uncertainties.
Me? I combat the overwhelming feelings with data. That's why I launched Not-Ship: a newsletter where we navigate ~It All~ together. Come chart the chaos with me.
www.not-ship.com
Me? I combat the overwhelming feelings with data. That's why I launched Not-Ship: a newsletter where we navigate ~It All~ together. Come chart the chaos with me.
www.not-ship.com
A positive start to the year!
Happy new year. Here's a treat to start 2026: Kim Stanley Robinson on imagining better climate futures. omny.fm/shows/zero/a...
Abundance or adequacy? The search for better climate futures - Zero
Kim Stanley Robinson’s life project has been imagining utopias. He’s a science-fiction writer best known in climate circles for writing Ministry For The Future, which depicts a future in which the wor...
omny.fm
January 2, 2026 at 12:05 PM
A positive start to the year!
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How noisy is life in Singapore? Take a look at our latest project: str.sg/viz-noise
#stgraphics #dataviz #d3 #svelte #p5 #noise #singapore
#stgraphics #dataviz #d3 #svelte #p5 #noise #singapore
No quiet at home: The reality of living with Singapore’s traffic noise
We went inside residences near airports, busy roads and the MRT to experience the commotion.
str.sg
December 31, 2025 at 7:08 AM
How noisy is life in Singapore? Take a look at our latest project: str.sg/viz-noise
#stgraphics #dataviz #d3 #svelte #p5 #noise #singapore
#stgraphics #dataviz #d3 #svelte #p5 #noise #singapore