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Francesca Fionda

Data is everywhere. How can we use it in ways that hold power to account? I see data journalism as a powerful tool — to explain complex issues and drive our investigations.

Francesca's Latest Articles

Canada’s best and worst cities to be a woman

On International Women's Day, let's talk about closing the gender gap

How the Jussie Smollett incident is dividing society

Can we talk about alleged hate crimes in a way that doesn’t dismiss survivors?

4 art projects that look a lot like journalism

How tapestries of data, family videos and a giant mural are filling gaps

Arrested, detained and back in the newsroom

Filipina journalist Maria Ressa keeps reporting in one of the deadliest places to be a journalist

Black cowboys white-washed out of wild west narrative

Can you imagine if Billy the Kid and The Lone Ranger were Black? It’s not as far fetched as you might think.

A new discovery by citizen scientists shows anyone can change the galaxy

“It took the keen eyes of citizen scientists to make this extremely valuable find,” one grad student says.

‘Hopping on the woke bandwagon’

Major companies are vying for hearts (and dollars)

‘I am so embarrassed as a Canadian today,’ says environmental activist

Did you rally in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en?

3 tips to make sure you’re buying authentic Indigenous art

Knock-offs are everywhere. Here’s what you need to know to avoid buying a fake.

Help us investigate fake Indigenous art

Cheap fakes are ripping off Indigenous artists in souvenir shops across Canada. Grab your phone to help us pinpoint where.