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geojournalism

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Part of a "story map" of Paddle-to-the-Sea's journey through the Great Lakes to the Atlantic, prepared by the International Water Institute and based on Holling Clancy Holling's 1941 book.
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  • Local Journalism

Why Maps Matter, Starting in Childhood and Even More Now

  • James Fallows
  • July 23, 2021
A "geo-historical narrative" captured the imagination of many children in mid-20th century America. Maps have always had power to shape perceptions of reality. A memoir about their influence--and an introduction of what's to come.
Michael Jones, then of Google, speaking at an Atlantic event about the future of mapping several years ago.
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  • Local Journalism

Michael Jones Receives Royal Honors

  • James Fallows
  • August 2, 2020
Awarded the 2020 Patron's Medal for his contribution to the development of geospatial information.
Map by John Tierney and Deb Fallows
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  • Civic Life

A Day on the Road: A Story-Map View of Allentown

  • James Fallows
  • September 30, 2014
What you find is usually not quite what you were looking for.
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  • Local Journalism

The Power of Mapping

  • John Tierney
  • February 18, 2014
Geospatial information is changing the way we approach the world around us. Here's an example.

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