The power of “positive deviant” data investigations
How good outliers can expose systemic misconduct or policy failure
Exiled journalists’ tips for source protection and avoiding ‘propaganda creep’
GIJN's key takeaways from a panel at IRE26 on covering severely repressed societies from afar.
Journalism-First Tools to Search Spreadsheet Text, Track Website Changes, and Mine Investigative Resources Through the Years
10 data projects win 2026 Sigma Awards
Ten outstanding data-driven journalism projects, from as many countries, were chosen from among the 31 finalists – 26 individual projects and five portfolios – by a diverse Prize Committee of 17 judges.
GIJN’s coverage of NICAR 2026
At the latest NICAR data journalism summit 2026, reporters spotlighted digital techniques reshaping investigative work.
Tips to investigate AI labor abuses in the global south
How to investigate artificial intelligence when the workers who power it remain invisible, and the data is manipulated.
Data Don’ts: Expert tips to avoid misleading audiences with numbers
Even the most diligent data and investigative reporters can sometimes let numbers get the best of them. Rowan Philp offers essential advice for journalists who aim to tell compelling stories through data.