Rahul Bhargava
@rahulbot.bsky.social
Creative data & computational journalism. "Community Data" book eBook and pre-order available: http://communitydatabook.com
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My team at the Crowd Counting Consortium (@djpressman.bsky.social, Soha Hammam, & Chris Shay) has shared a big data update, covering all recorded US protests through Jan 2026. Some key takeaways 🧵:
February 12, 2026 at 6:19 PM
My team at the Crowd Counting Consortium (@djpressman.bsky.social, Soha Hammam, & Chris Shay) has shared a big data update, covering all recorded US protests through Jan 2026. Some key takeaways 🧵:
📆 Mark your calendar: "CyberHearts" (🤣) party & fundraiser *Sat 14th @ 8pm*. Cyberarts gallery has been a welcoming home to show student work many times 💜 Come support local arts in Boston! givebutter.com/Cyberhearts2...
February 11, 2026 at 3:05 PM
📆 Mark your calendar: "CyberHearts" (🤣) party & fundraiser *Sat 14th @ 8pm*. Cyberarts gallery has been a welcoming home to show student work many times 💜 Come support local arts in Boston! givebutter.com/Cyberhearts2...
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Her community rallied so fast and so diligently. This is a victory to uphold and celebrate. Reminds everyone that it's worth fighting back.
An immigration court dropped its case against Turkish graduate student Rumeysa Ozturk, a little less than a year after federal agents arrested her on a street near Tufts University
Immigration Court Drops Case Against Tufts Student Rumeysa Ozturk
The Turkish national had been arrested by plainclothes federal officers outside her apartment.
on.wsj.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Her community rallied so fast and so diligently. This is a victory to uphold and celebrate. Reminds everyone that it's worth fighting back.
You will cry.
Then you will believe this kind of imprisonment is a crime against humanity.
Keep up the pressure on those in power to end this.
Then you will believe this kind of imprisonment is a crime against humanity.
Keep up the pressure on those in power to end this.
1/ ProPublica collected handwritten letters in mid-January from children held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the same facility where 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was taken.
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
February 9, 2026 at 8:41 PM
You will cry.
Then you will believe this kind of imprisonment is a crime against humanity.
Keep up the pressure on those in power to end this.
Then you will believe this kind of imprisonment is a crime against humanity.
Keep up the pressure on those in power to end this.
Take a break today to revel in the joy of a man unapologetically celebrating his Boricua culture. youtu.be/G6FuWd4wNd8 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Then learn more from @beckyhammer.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/beck...
Bad Bunny's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show
Watch the world's biggest artist on the world's biggest stage at the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show. Get 3 free months of Apple Music and listen to Bad Bunny in Spatial Audio, access…
youtu.be
February 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Take a break today to revel in the joy of a man unapologetically celebrating his Boricua culture. youtu.be/G6FuWd4wNd8 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Then learn more from @beckyhammer.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/beck...
Headlines in news writing indicate what you stand for. They are a statement of priorities.
BREAKING: Madman President Promotes Racist Video of the Obamas as Apes
Trump’s policies and actions are fueled by explicit racism and election denial. The Obama-ape video encompasses both, writes @swin24.bsky.social.
Read now: zeteo.com/p/trump-obam...
Trump’s policies and actions are fueled by explicit racism and election denial. The Obama-ape video encompasses both, writes @swin24.bsky.social.
Read now: zeteo.com/p/trump-obam...
BREAKING: Madman President Promotes Racist Video of the Obamas as Apes
Trump’s policies and actions are fueled by explicit racism and election denial. The Obama-ape video encompasses both.
zeteo.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Headlines in news writing indicate what you stand for. They are a statement of priorities.
How did the WSJ use open-source investigation techniques to uncover the series of events that led to the terrible killing of Pretti? The backstory is on Storybench:
www.storybench.org/how-an-open-...
www.storybench.org/how-an-open-...
How an open-source investigation by the Wall Street Journal unmasked the official narrative of the killing of Alex Pretti - Storybench
U.S. Border Patrol head Greg Bovino justified the shooting of Alex Pretti, who was killed by federal agents at a protest in Minneapolis on Jan. 24, saying the 37-year-old ICU nurse was aiming to…
www.storybench.org
February 6, 2026 at 1:02 PM
How did the WSJ use open-source investigation techniques to uncover the series of events that led to the terrible killing of Pretti? The backstory is on Storybench:
www.storybench.org/how-an-open-...
www.storybench.org/how-an-open-...
There's outrage to be had as a journalism Prof every day, but sometimes you just gotta write a solidarity letter. I'm pleased to join current and former colleagues in condemning the latest arrests of journalists: huntnewsnu.com/91095/editor...
Op-ed: Journalism faculty members condemn the arrests of Don Lemon and Georgia Fort
As current and former faculty members of Northeastern University’s School of Journalism, we condemn the unconstitutional arrests of independent journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort. We…
huntnewsnu.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:02 PM
There's outrage to be had as a journalism Prof every day, but sometimes you just gotta write a solidarity letter. I'm pleased to join current and former colleagues in condemning the latest arrests of journalists: huntnewsnu.com/91095/editor...
So many niche publications are stepping up with helpful journalism in the ongoing crisis in the US. Latest example is this wonderful Signal guide for community organizers from the Verge 👏🏽
www.theverge.com/tech/872493/...
www.theverge.com/tech/872493/...
A community organizer’s guide to Signal group chats
Key privacy settings and best practices.
www.theverge.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM
So many niche publications are stepping up with helpful journalism in the ongoing crisis in the US. Latest example is this wonderful Signal guide for community organizers from the Verge 👏🏽
www.theverge.com/tech/872493/...
www.theverge.com/tech/872493/...
Excited to be speaking Wed evening on "Doing Civic Data Design" with the UConn Digital Media & Design speaker series. Join the YT stream online 📺 dmd.uconn.edu/major/divers...
Diverse Perspectives - Rahul Bhargava | Digital Media & Design
Doing Civic Data Design Rahul Bhargava, Director of the Data Culture Group and Assistant Professor in Journalism and Art + Design at Northeastern University ...
dmd.uconn.edu
February 2, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Excited to be speaking Wed evening on "Doing Civic Data Design" with the UConn Digital Media & Design speaker series. Join the YT stream online 📺 dmd.uconn.edu/major/divers...
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I just got tear gassed along with thousands of union members, many of whom had their families with them. Federal agents at the ICE facility tear gassed children. We must abolish ICE, DHS, and we must have prosecutions. I expect to see enforcement of our city code prohibiting the use of tear gas.
February 1, 2026 at 1:23 AM
I just got tear gassed along with thousands of union members, many of whom had their families with them. Federal agents at the ICE facility tear gassed children. We must abolish ICE, DHS, and we must have prosecutions. I expect to see enforcement of our city code prohibiting the use of tear gas.
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Journalists are being arrested in the United States.
It’s time for everyone to read @mariaressa.bsky.social’s How To Stand Up to a Dictator and watch the documentary A Thousand Cuts.
It’s time for everyone to read @mariaressa.bsky.social’s How To Stand Up to a Dictator and watch the documentary A Thousand Cuts.
January 30, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Journalists are being arrested in the United States.
It’s time for everyone to read @mariaressa.bsky.social’s How To Stand Up to a Dictator and watch the documentary A Thousand Cuts.
It’s time for everyone to read @mariaressa.bsky.social’s How To Stand Up to a Dictator and watch the documentary A Thousand Cuts.
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The Open Visualization Academy (OVA) IS LIVE!
openvisualizationacademy.org
Thread follows #dataViz #infographics #dataJournalism #dataVisualization
openvisualizationacademy.org
Thread follows #dataViz #infographics #dataJournalism #dataVisualization
January 30, 2026 at 3:09 PM
The Open Visualization Academy (OVA) IS LIVE!
openvisualizationacademy.org
Thread follows #dataViz #infographics #dataJournalism #dataVisualization
openvisualizationacademy.org
Thread follows #dataViz #infographics #dataJournalism #dataVisualization
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The thing about this is that I don’t know a single journalist who will be intimidated by Don Lemon being arrested?
But, then, that’s not why the administration is doing this. The founders couldn’t have imagined a president violating core freedoms for the purposes of social-media accolades.
But, then, that’s not why the administration is doing this. The founders couldn’t have imagined a president violating core freedoms for the purposes of social-media accolades.
January 30, 2026 at 1:42 PM
The thing about this is that I don’t know a single journalist who will be intimidated by Don Lemon being arrested?
But, then, that’s not why the administration is doing this. The founders couldn’t have imagined a president violating core freedoms for the purposes of social-media accolades.
But, then, that’s not why the administration is doing this. The founders couldn’t have imagined a president violating core freedoms for the purposes of social-media accolades.
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This is a huge win for higher ed! Unfortunately, many institutions complied in advance and already folded many of their DEI efforts. This is an example of why it’s so important to resist until there is no other option. Most of the programs that were terminated won’t be resurrected. What a loss.
"After a lawsuit and a defeat in court, however, the Trump administration says it is dropping the matter entirely."
Trump letter banning DEI in schools is dead after legal appeal is dropped
www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
Trump letter banning DEI in schools is dead after legal appeal is dropped
www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
Trump letter banning DEI in schools is dead after legal appeal is dropped
The Education Department said it would accept a federal judge’s order killing guidance issued by the Trump administration in February on civil rights law.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 29, 2026 at 8:36 PM
This is a huge win for higher ed! Unfortunately, many institutions complied in advance and already folded many of their DEI efforts. This is an example of why it’s so important to resist until there is no other option. Most of the programs that were terminated won’t be resurrected. What a loss.
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If you have not yet read @adamserwer.bsky.social on Minnesotans' heroics, you are going to feel way better when you do. He went there. He talked to the people doing the work. Then he thought about it and produced something rare. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0... [gift link]
January 28, 2026 at 10:11 PM
If you have not yet read @adamserwer.bsky.social on Minnesotans' heroics, you are going to feel way better when you do. He went there. He talked to the people doing the work. Then he thought about it and produced something rare. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0... [gift link]
One to keep track of: the Local News Impact Consortium is building toolkits and methods for mapping local news ecosystems. These kind of baseline assessments are critical for understanding some of the most trusted new sources in the US. www.localnewsimpact.org
News & Events | Local News Impact Consortium
News & Events
www.localnewsimpact.org
January 29, 2026 at 1:02 PM
One to keep track of: the Local News Impact Consortium is building toolkits and methods for mapping local news ecosystems. These kind of baseline assessments are critical for understanding some of the most trusted new sources in the US. www.localnewsimpact.org
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Join us in Bologna, Italy, 4–6 Nov 2026 for Visualising Climate — the first global conference fully dedicated to climate data visualization and its power to transform public understanding of a changing planet. Come see the data.
visualisingclimate.org
#VisualisingClimate2026 #DataVis #ClimateCrisis
visualisingclimate.org
#VisualisingClimate2026 #DataVis #ClimateCrisis
January 28, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Join us in Bologna, Italy, 4–6 Nov 2026 for Visualising Climate — the first global conference fully dedicated to climate data visualization and its power to transform public understanding of a changing planet. Come see the data.
visualisingclimate.org
#VisualisingClimate2026 #DataVis #ClimateCrisis
visualisingclimate.org
#VisualisingClimate2026 #DataVis #ClimateCrisis
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I’m ok. I’m a survivor so this small agitator isn’t going to intimidate me from doing my work.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
January 28, 2026 at 2:26 AM
I’m ok. I’m a survivor so this small agitator isn’t going to intimidate me from doing my work.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
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More good news, this time on the local front. DATA BY DESIGN has a page on the MIT Press website and with that, an official pub date! October 20th, 2026. Watch the skies! mitpress.mit.edu/978026205618...
Data by Design
mitpress.mit.edu
January 27, 2026 at 2:10 PM
More good news, this time on the local front. DATA BY DESIGN has a page on the MIT Press website and with that, an official pub date! October 20th, 2026. Watch the skies! mitpress.mit.edu/978026205618...
We have a lot to learn from and about trans data activism! Read a summary of new work my amazing colleagues Amelia Lee Dogan, @drnikko.bsky.social & @kanarinka.bsky.social presented at @acm-cscw.bsky.social this past fall. medium.com/acm-cscw/tra...
January 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM
We have a lot to learn from and about trans data activism! Read a summary of new work my amazing colleagues Amelia Lee Dogan, @drnikko.bsky.social & @kanarinka.bsky.social presented at @acm-cscw.bsky.social this past fall. medium.com/acm-cscw/tra...
Abolish ICE now.
Stephen Miller is a key architect of this war on the American people. He must go.
Stephen Miller is a key architect of this war on the American people. He must go.
Who’s next?
One demotion cannot detract from accountability.
Greg Bovino and Trump’s agents must still be held responsible for the killings and the damage they’ve done to America.
One demotion cannot detract from accountability.
Greg Bovino and Trump’s agents must still be held responsible for the killings and the damage they’ve done to America.
Greg Bovino Loses His Job
The Border Patrol chief has been ousted from his role as “commander at large,” and will return to El Centro.
www.theatlantic.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Abolish ICE now.
Stephen Miller is a key architect of this war on the American people. He must go.
Stephen Miller is a key architect of this war on the American people. He must go.
Music drives movements. So happy to see Brass Solidarity out there despite instrument-busting temperatures. They've attended HONK! Fest a few years in a row and are a fave 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
brass solidarity band performing “stand by me” in the streets of whittier next to alex pretti’s memorial. the crowd started chanting “the people united will never be defeated” so they incorporated it into the song. i love minneapolis
January 27, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Music drives movements. So happy to see Brass Solidarity out there despite instrument-busting temperatures. They've attended HONK! Fest a few years in a row and are a fave 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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Damn proud of Minnesota.
January 26, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Damn proud of Minnesota.
"Snowmageddon" incoming @bostonglobe.com? ❄️☃️
@mediacloud.bsky.social is primed and ready to track the use of apocalyptic storm names in news 🤣
@mediacloud.bsky.social is primed and ready to track the use of apocalyptic storm names in news 🤣
January 23, 2026 at 8:06 PM
"Snowmageddon" incoming @bostonglobe.com? ❄️☃️
@mediacloud.bsky.social is primed and ready to track the use of apocalyptic storm names in news 🤣
@mediacloud.bsky.social is primed and ready to track the use of apocalyptic storm names in news 🤣