Today felt like a good moment to give readers a behind-the-scenes update on my strategic thinking for this newsletter. What follows is a short essay on what makes Strength In Numbers different from the rest of the political data journalism landscape, what my goals are for this business in 2026, and some of what I’m changing in the months ahead to accomplish those goals.
Political journalism needs fewer "takes" and more analytical legwork
Why I think what you’re getting with this newsletter is different, and why it matters right now
