Lauren Tierney

Bad Bunny rewriting the ‘rules’ of American popstardom How Bad Bunny rose to incredible success in the U.S. while singing in Spanish.

Love this from @graphics.reuters.com

"Bad Bunny Rewriting the "Rules" of American Popstardom"

via @datawrapper.de Data Vis Dispatch

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Thank you to everyone who joined our sessions at #FedGIS2026 this week. I really enjoyed making these little maps to demo some of the new software features and enhancements in ArcGIS Pro.

It was wonderful seeing you all ❤️

Thanks to everyone who came to our mapping sessions at #FedGIS this week, and for all your lovely comments. I know I speak for Nathan and @johnnelsonmaps.bsky.social when I say we're always deeply touched by the feedback we receive. Keep mapping!

Introduction (Subtleties of Color, Part 1 of 6) - NASA Science The purpose of data visualization—any data visualization—is to illuminate data. To show patterns and relationships that are otherwise hidden in an impenetrable mass of numbers.

Looks like my full series on using color in #dataviz finally made the migration to the new NASA science website: science.nasa.gov/blogs/earth-...

If you’re new to visualization, or just want a refresher, it covers the basics of color theory, how to build a palette, plus some tips & tricks.

2026 Esri FedGIS | Esri Join us for the 2026 Esri FedGIS.

This week is Esri #FedGIS, & I'll be presenting w/ the amazing Valeria Chavez. Catch us in:

ArcGIS Pro: Mapping & Visualization
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ArcGIS Pro: What's New
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Full list of mapping sessions: registration.esri.com/flow/esri/26...

Don't miss these three if you're at #FedGIS, they're in DC this week to share some cartographic magic!

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A yellow-and-blue poster titled on the bottom as "Projection Connections." It shows a complex flowchart of dozens of map projections. Each projection is shown as a pale yellow tile which contains the projection name and the appearance of its graticule, linked by patterned pipes on a dark teal geometric background. The pattern on each connecting line gives information on the relationships between projections.

A more detailed view of a few projections on part of the poster, and its legend. Different connecting lines can indicate whether one projection is a specific case of a parent projection, or an averaging of two projections, or a fusion of two projections, or otherwise a mathematically modified version.

More details from the poster, showing several uncommon projections, as well as some familiar ones. For example, the Goode Homolosine is shown, an connected to the Sinusoidal and Mollweide projections, since it is a fusion of the two.

A few years ago I made this poster and released it as a free PDF (somethingaboutmaps.wordpress.com/2022/12/19/p...). This week, I learned from a colleague that it has actually been posted in an educational setting!

Thank you for sharing @kennethfield.bsky.social ❤️

I was laid off from the Washington Post today, along with hundreds (!!!) of incredible colleagues. If you need a data journalist, chart designer, or wacky-idea-specialist, give me a shout!

Donate to Washington Post 2026 layoff fund, organized by Rachel Siegel On Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, The Washington Post laid off hundreds of journalists. We ar… Rachel Siegel needs your support for Washington Post 2026 layoff fund

The @postguild.bsky.social has organized a layoff fund for employees impacted by layoffs at The Washington Post:

www.gofundme.com/f/standing-t...

#mapping #cartography #datajournalism #visualjournalism | Lauren Tierney The last few weeks I've seen a lot of great job opportunities shared, listing a few that stood out to me in the mapping/cartography/visual journalism space: Data Visualization Journalist at The Seatt...

The last few weeks I've seen a lot of great job opportunities shared, listing a few that stood out to me in the mapping/cartography/visual journalism space:

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ICYMI: Excellent blog by Andy Skinner and @emilymeriam.bsky.social on building a bivariate color scheme for maps

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2026 Esri FedGIS: Feb 10-11 in Washington, DC Join peers, experts & GIS thought leaders at the Esri FedGIS event in Washington, DC. Explore new technology and attend professional development and training sessions.

Going to #FedGIS2026, or thinking about attending? Below are some helpful links to learn about and register for the event:

Overview: www.esri.com/en-us/about/...

Detailed agenda: registration.esri.com/flow/esri/26...

Registration: www.esri.com/en-us/about/...

Hope to see you there, Feb. 9-11 🗺️

Map of snow depth in the Mid-Atlantic on January 26, 2026

Map of snow depth in the Mid-Atlantic on January 26, 2026

A lot of snow (and ice) fell across the U.S. over the weekend. I decided to map snow depth totals in the Mid-Atlantic, and experiment with some new color ramps.

Here's a blog I wrote last year on mapping snow with SNODAS data: www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/...

What’s your snow situation this season? | CNN How much snow is in the forecast, and how much has fallen so far? La Niña is present again this winter, which can have significant impacts on winter weather around the United States.

"What’s your snow situation this season?" @cnn.com www.cnn.com/weather/snow...

One of the biggest storms in years is near. What to expect in your area. Snow and ice will start on Friday across the Rockies and Plains, push into the South, Midwest and Appalachians on Saturday, then reach the East Coast on Sunday.

"One of the biggest storms in years is near. What to expect in your area." @washingtonpost.com @capitalweather.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...

Everything You Could Possibly Want to Know About This Winter Storm

"Everything You Could Possibly Want to Know About This Winter Storm" @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/w...

Map by New York Times of January 2026 expected snow storm totals.

Map by The Washington Post of January 2026 expected amounts of snow, rain, sleet, freezing rain, and a mix.

Map by CNN of January 2026 expected snow storm totals.

I love weather and I love maps. So when there is an incoming snow storm it is interesting for me to see how different news agencies are mapping the event.

Here are examples from @nytimes.com @washingtonpost.com @cnn.com. Any others you've seen that work well (or don't)?

Links threaded below:

Another program from the @datavizsociety.bsky.social : bsky.app/profile/data...

NACIS.ORG The North American Cartographic Information Society (NACIS) is an enjoyable society of map enthusiasts. We have yearly meetings, an online discussion forum, and we work on a variety of projects and pu...

The @nacis.bsky.social mentor program is now accepting sign-ups for mentors and mentees. I have been a mentor for this program twice, and have learned so much from the amazing cartographers I was paired with.

Deadline to apply Feb. 17th
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I am still making my way through the playlist... What were some of your favorite cartography presentations at #NACIS2025?

Full @nacis.bsky.social 2025 playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

YouTube video by NACIS Relighting history: Building a 3d-printed interactive map of a hidden neighborhood - Jennifer Mapes

Jennifer Mapes, Relighting history: Building a 3d-printed interactive map of a hidden neighborhood #NACIS2025 www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQXP...

YouTube video by NACIS Putting Down Roots: Connecting Cartography with the Natural World - Louise Haupert, Georgia DNR

Louise Haupert, Putting Down Roots: Connecting Cartography with the Natural World #NACIS2025 www.youtube.com/watch?v=mljs...

YouTube video by NACIS Big Indulgent Maps That Take Forever To Make - Dylan Moriarty, The Washington Post

@moriartymaps.com Big Indulgent Maps That Take Forever To Make #NACIS2025 www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUfi...

YouTube video by NACIS Mapping Water: Coastal Wetlands - Margot Carpenter

@margot-carto.bsky.social Mapping Water: Coastal Wetlands #NACIS2025
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I've spent the last few weeks slowly going through #NACIS2025 recordings, looking for inspiration and joy in map-making to get me through a difficult time.

This is in no way a comprehensive list, but these cartographers and their presentations really stood out to me in their creative process (1/5)

Hello DMV folks! My colleague is working on a community-driven map of D.C. neighborhoods, if you have some time and know the area, let's draw some neighborhood boundaries!

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Your Zodiac Sign Is 2,000 Years Out of Date Over millennia, our view of the stars has shifted, because of Earth’s wobble. It may be time to rethink your sign.

Zodiac signs were originally based on the stars. But over thousands of years, our view of the stars has shifted. That means, if you account for this shift, your sign might not be what you think.

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