Lucia Walinchus
@walinchus.bsky.social
Managing Data Editor, NBC owned stations. Public records attorney, journalist, ice hockey player/coach. Former bylines: NY Times , Washington Post, Eye on Ohio, etc.
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Lucia Walinchus
@walinchus.bsky.social
· Nov 20
According datajournalism.com, 60% of data journalists in their last survey were male. And a recent @pewresearch.org paper showed about 2/3 of "news influencers" are men.
So please share this with anyone who might be interested in broader horizons.
Representation matters!
go.bsky.app/8gob51T
So please share this with anyone who might be interested in broader horizons.
Representation matters!
go.bsky.app/8gob51T
Fantastic FOIA find.🔎
November 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Fantastic FOIA find.🔎
1/5: Fascinating: researchers recruited elite basketball players, avid basketball fans, and regular folks to predict who would make a basket in a series of videos showing people about to shoot.
Players were much better at successfully predicting this. Even over “expert” watchers
Players were much better at successfully predicting this. Even over “expert” watchers
November 19, 2025 at 2:08 PM
1/5: Fascinating: researchers recruited elite basketball players, avid basketball fans, and regular folks to predict who would make a basket in a series of videos showing people about to shoot.
Players were much better at successfully predicting this. Even over “expert” watchers
Players were much better at successfully predicting this. Even over “expert” watchers
Wow commute times in NYC are solidly twice per year what they are in any other major city.
I would take an hour on a train though over half that in bumper-to-bumper traffic.
Created in #rstats using @kylewalker.bsky.social's #tidycensus
I would take an hour on a train though over half that in bumper-to-bumper traffic.
Created in #rstats using @kylewalker.bsky.social's #tidycensus
November 18, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Wow commute times in NYC are solidly twice per year what they are in any other major city.
I would take an hour on a train though over half that in bumper-to-bumper traffic.
Created in #rstats using @kylewalker.bsky.social's #tidycensus
I would take an hour on a train though over half that in bumper-to-bumper traffic.
Created in #rstats using @kylewalker.bsky.social's #tidycensus
Ha! Now you definitely have to give the miniseries version a try. Anything less would shortchange the brilliance of Jane Austen.
For example, Firth in the Pemberly scene is the awkwardness and hilarity of all of us stumbling upon, and trying to impress, our crush.
For example, Firth in the Pemberly scene is the awkwardness and hilarity of all of us stumbling upon, and trying to impress, our crush.
November 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Ha! Now you definitely have to give the miniseries version a try. Anything less would shortchange the brilliance of Jane Austen.
For example, Firth in the Pemberly scene is the awkwardness and hilarity of all of us stumbling upon, and trying to impress, our crush.
For example, Firth in the Pemberly scene is the awkwardness and hilarity of all of us stumbling upon, and trying to impress, our crush.
1/9 Fascinating book on a little-studied slice of sociology: the intersection of politics, race, suburbanization, & America’s largest church.
This is probably particularly interesting for Catholics but some good food for thought for anyone hoping to understand how the US has changed. 📚💙
This is probably particularly interesting for Catholics but some good food for thought for anyone hoping to understand how the US has changed. 📚💙
November 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
1/9 Fascinating book on a little-studied slice of sociology: the intersection of politics, race, suburbanization, & America’s largest church.
This is probably particularly interesting for Catholics but some good food for thought for anyone hoping to understand how the US has changed. 📚💙
This is probably particularly interesting for Catholics but some good food for thought for anyone hoping to understand how the US has changed. 📚💙
1/6 The irony of Pride & Prejudice is that Jane Austen never married the man she loved because of the prejudice she faced.
She had little $, his family didn't approve.
If only she could've made a living as a writer. After all she did create some of the most enduring works of English literature.💙📚
She had little $, his family didn't approve.
If only she could've made a living as a writer. After all she did create some of the most enduring works of English literature.💙📚
November 13, 2025 at 6:35 PM
1/6 The irony of Pride & Prejudice is that Jane Austen never married the man she loved because of the prejudice she faced.
She had little $, his family didn't approve.
If only she could've made a living as a writer. After all she did create some of the most enduring works of English literature.💙📚
She had little $, his family didn't approve.
If only she could've made a living as a writer. After all she did create some of the most enduring works of English literature.💙📚
To get an idea of the sheer scale of this change. 👇
Props to the reporters who were not allowed to film inside the courthouse but still managed to get some key glimpses of what is happening behind closed doors.
Props to the reporters who were not allowed to film inside the courthouse but still managed to get some key glimpses of what is happening behind closed doors.
November 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM
To get an idea of the sheer scale of this change. 👇
Props to the reporters who were not allowed to film inside the courthouse but still managed to get some key glimpses of what is happening behind closed doors.
Props to the reporters who were not allowed to film inside the courthouse but still managed to get some key glimpses of what is happening behind closed doors.
To produce this @nbcsandiego.com piece, reporters attended over 400 immigration court hearings, talked to dozens of witnesses, and I spent weeks analyzing millions of rows of case data.
If you watch/read just one news story today, may I humbly suggest this:
www.nbcsandiego.com/news/investi...
If you watch/read just one news story today, may I humbly suggest this:
www.nbcsandiego.com/news/investi...
Inside San Diego's Immigration Court
An in-depth look at how the Trump administration's policies are changing San Diego’s Immigration Court system and the fallout for local communities.
www.nbcsandiego.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:59 AM
To produce this @nbcsandiego.com piece, reporters attended over 400 immigration court hearings, talked to dozens of witnesses, and I spent weeks analyzing millions of rows of case data.
If you watch/read just one news story today, may I humbly suggest this:
www.nbcsandiego.com/news/investi...
If you watch/read just one news story today, may I humbly suggest this:
www.nbcsandiego.com/news/investi...
1/12 Really interesting book on the foundations of our federal fiscal fiasco.
I get that reading a book on tax policy sounds boring. But actually, this was really well-written and eye-opening.
I suggest reading the whole thing but a few highlights:
📚💙 🧵👇
I get that reading a book on tax policy sounds boring. But actually, this was really well-written and eye-opening.
I suggest reading the whole thing but a few highlights:
📚💙 🧵👇
November 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
1/12 Really interesting book on the foundations of our federal fiscal fiasco.
I get that reading a book on tax policy sounds boring. But actually, this was really well-written and eye-opening.
I suggest reading the whole thing but a few highlights:
📚💙 🧵👇
I get that reading a book on tax policy sounds boring. But actually, this was really well-written and eye-opening.
I suggest reading the whole thing but a few highlights:
📚💙 🧵👇
There are a lot of great posts out there that aren't very highly ranked.
Don't rely on bluesky to find you great content; you can find it on your own! Here's how:
#Rstats via @northeasternu.bsky.social's Storybench
www.storybench.org/how-to-analy...
Don't rely on bluesky to find you great content; you can find it on your own! Here's how:
#Rstats via @northeasternu.bsky.social's Storybench
www.storybench.org/how-to-analy...
How to Analyze bluesky Posts and Trends with R - Storybench
If all you're doing on bluesky is scrolling, liking and posting, then you're riding a bike with training wheels. Here are simple tools using its open-source skeleton.
www.storybench.org
November 5, 2025 at 7:58 PM
There are a lot of great posts out there that aren't very highly ranked.
Don't rely on bluesky to find you great content; you can find it on your own! Here's how:
#Rstats via @northeasternu.bsky.social's Storybench
www.storybench.org/how-to-analy...
Don't rely on bluesky to find you great content; you can find it on your own! Here's how:
#Rstats via @northeasternu.bsky.social's Storybench
www.storybench.org/how-to-analy...
Shout out to this librarian who had the perfect Halloween costume for spotting among the stacks.
@columbuslibrary.bsky.social
@columbuslibrary.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Shout out to this librarian who had the perfect Halloween costume for spotting among the stacks.
@columbuslibrary.bsky.social
@columbuslibrary.bsky.social
Some really great journalism out of @nbcchicago.com's investigative team: www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/n...
October 30, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Some really great journalism out of @nbcchicago.com's investigative team: www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/n...
As a kid, I saved up my "Book It!" certificates for 5 months so I could treat my whole family to pizza. I was devastated when I learned each was only valid for a month.
Ironically, this did encourage me to read—specifically fine print.
Not sure if this is my villain or lawyer origin story.
Ironically, this did encourage me to read—specifically fine print.
Not sure if this is my villain or lawyer origin story.
October 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
As a kid, I saved up my "Book It!" certificates for 5 months so I could treat my whole family to pizza. I was devastated when I learned each was only valid for a month.
Ironically, this did encourage me to read—specifically fine print.
Not sure if this is my villain or lawyer origin story.
Ironically, this did encourage me to read—specifically fine print.
Not sure if this is my villain or lawyer origin story.
Found the cutest little indie bookstore/ brunch bar this weekend.
And so neat: they give you a passport if you want to visit them all.
@twodollarradio.bsky.social 📚💙
And so neat: they give you a passport if you want to visit them all.
@twodollarradio.bsky.social 📚💙
October 27, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Found the cutest little indie bookstore/ brunch bar this weekend.
And so neat: they give you a passport if you want to visit them all.
@twodollarradio.bsky.social 📚💙
And so neat: they give you a passport if you want to visit them all.
@twodollarradio.bsky.social 📚💙
1/ I have to admit when I first heard they made Hamilton's life into a play that it sounded boring. The first Treasury Secretary? Are they going to do a song & dance about compound interest?!
But actually I highly recommend this book that the musical draws from.
A few key highlights:
💙📚
But actually I highly recommend this book that the musical draws from.
A few key highlights:
💙📚
October 22, 2025 at 3:43 PM
1/ I have to admit when I first heard they made Hamilton's life into a play that it sounded boring. The first Treasury Secretary? Are they going to do a song & dance about compound interest?!
But actually I highly recommend this book that the musical draws from.
A few key highlights:
💙📚
But actually I highly recommend this book that the musical draws from.
A few key highlights:
💙📚
Didn't know I'd be featured in this newsletter but I do love to learn something new!
Particularly fascinating: that the number of cars has declined but is still relatively steady in Madison, WI despite the steep rise in their price.
Particularly fascinating: that the number of cars has declined but is still relatively steady in Madison, WI despite the steep rise in their price.
October 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Didn't know I'd be featured in this newsletter but I do love to learn something new!
Particularly fascinating: that the number of cars has declined but is still relatively steady in Madison, WI despite the steep rise in their price.
Particularly fascinating: that the number of cars has declined but is still relatively steady in Madison, WI despite the steep rise in their price.
1/5 Really fascinating talk by @dingdingpeng.the100.ci today on causal inference.
Can money buy happiness?
Rohrer argues that often Researchers don‘t even realize or acknowledge that their research question requires causal reasoning.
Can money buy happiness?
Rohrer argues that often Researchers don‘t even realize or acknowledge that their research question requires causal reasoning.
October 20, 2025 at 3:07 PM
1/5 Really fascinating talk by @dingdingpeng.the100.ci today on causal inference.
Can money buy happiness?
Rohrer argues that often Researchers don‘t even realize or acknowledge that their research question requires causal reasoning.
Can money buy happiness?
Rohrer argues that often Researchers don‘t even realize or acknowledge that their research question requires causal reasoning.
Quick and rather unscientific poll: when you think about public transportation are your feelings positive, negative, or neutral?
October 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Quick and rather unscientific poll: when you think about public transportation are your feelings positive, negative, or neutral?
Feels appropriate that I should come across this passage today.
Happy anniversary to those of you who are brave.
Happy anniversary to those of you who are brave.
October 13, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Feels appropriate that I should come across this passage today.
Happy anniversary to those of you who are brave.
Happy anniversary to those of you who are brave.
1/13 If the only things you're doing on @bsky.app are scrolling, liking, & posting, then you are still riding a bike with training wheels. Hear me out.
There are several simple and free tools out there which let you take advantage of bluesky's secret weapon: its open-source skeleton.
A how-to🧵:
There are several simple and free tools out there which let you take advantage of bluesky's secret weapon: its open-source skeleton.
A how-to🧵:
October 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
1/13 If the only things you're doing on @bsky.app are scrolling, liking, & posting, then you are still riding a bike with training wheels. Hear me out.
There are several simple and free tools out there which let you take advantage of bluesky's secret weapon: its open-source skeleton.
A how-to🧵:
There are several simple and free tools out there which let you take advantage of bluesky's secret weapon: its open-source skeleton.
A how-to🧵:
I really appreciate that the @columbuslibrary.bsky.social converted their attendance stats to Ohioan.
October 8, 2025 at 8:44 PM
I really appreciate that the @columbuslibrary.bsky.social converted their attendance stats to Ohioan.
Behind the story: in theory the US is targeting criminals, but the data tells a different story.
@nbcsandiego.com's Shelby Bremer has more:
www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/i...
@nbcsandiego.com's Shelby Bremer has more:
www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/i...
October 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Behind the story: in theory the US is targeting criminals, but the data tells a different story.
@nbcsandiego.com's Shelby Bremer has more:
www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/i...
@nbcsandiego.com's Shelby Bremer has more:
www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/i...
Reposted by Lucia Walinchus
Please - stop doing the screenshot no link thing on Bluesky. This platform does not punish you for posting a URL. You picked up the habit from Meta apps? Stop doing Mark Z's bidding. Link ESPECIALLY to authors, reporters, bloggers, etc. where you quote the work.
September 30, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Please - stop doing the screenshot no link thing on Bluesky. This platform does not punish you for posting a URL. You picked up the habit from Meta apps? Stop doing Mark Z's bidding. Link ESPECIALLY to authors, reporters, bloggers, etc. where you quote the work.
Oh I love this. It drives me nuts when I see the chart on the left when I know it should be the chart on the right.
September 30, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Oh I love this. It drives me nuts when I see the chart on the left when I know it should be the chart on the right.
1/6 Behind the story: in theory, the current deportation push prioritizes criminals. Yet the gov recently reopened thousands of old cases, the vast majority of whom are non-offenders who've been here for years.
This required sorting through >7 million motions:
www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/s...
This required sorting through >7 million motions:
www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/s...
September 29, 2025 at 3:07 PM
1/6 Behind the story: in theory, the current deportation push prioritizes criminals. Yet the gov recently reopened thousands of old cases, the vast majority of whom are non-offenders who've been here for years.
This required sorting through >7 million motions:
www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/s...
This required sorting through >7 million motions:
www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/s...