Police Say They're Increasing Their Presence in Herrin Due to Rising Crime. The Data Says Something Else.

See how crime has changed in Herrin since 2010.

Aug 18 • 

Aaron Lucas

The New York Times and Twitter Killed Their Most Powerful Anti-Censorship Tool

People living in countries with censored Internet connections used it to access blocked websites

Aug 12 • 

Aaron Lucas

Internal Email Shows Vandalism FBI Wouldn't Disclose While Pursuing Charges Against Protestors

In Carbondale, protestors were accused of vandalism. Local media couldn't find any damage.

Aug 1 • 

Aaron Lucas

July 2025

Gay Marriage Was Legal in 36 States Before Obergefell. It Isn't So Simple If It Falls.

If Obergefell is overturned, same-sex marriage would be legal in only 19 states

Jul 2 • 

Aaron Lucas

A Southern Illinois School Suspended Half of Students During School Year

The data on suspensions in Southern Illinois high schools, in 6 charts.

Jul 1 • 

Aaron Lucas

May 2025

Database of Southern Illinois Mental Health Resources

A list of mental healthcare providers and resources in Southern Illinois

May 20 • 

Aaron Lucas

January 2025

The Five Reasons Students Act Out

And how to deal with each reason why

Jan 26 • 

Aaron Lucas

November 2024

How TED Killed the TED Talk

And why TED is responsible

Nov 13, 2024 • 

Aaron Lucas

October 2024

Your Library Is Bigger Than You Know

The public didn't forget, they just never learned

Oct 2, 2024 • 

Aaron Lucas