Reuben Fischer-Baum
I’m an editor on the graphics team at The Washington Post. I previously worked at FiveThirtyEight and Deadspin, and was a 2021-2022 Nieman Fellow at Harvard. I teach data visualization at RISD and Brown, and experiment with webcam art.
See a list of my awards and talks, or reach me at reuben.fischerbaum [at] gmail.com. Here are some of the projects I’m most proud of editing.
Paris Olympics medal count
Can you tell which of these break-up texts are AI-generated?
Compare your life expectancy with others around the world
You’re one in 8 billion
Pandora papers
The U.S. hit 73% of 2016 voting before Election Day
At least 84% of American voters can cast ballots by mail in the fall
Trying to plan for retirement during the pandemic? We made a bot to help you.
Calculate how much you would get from the $600 (or more) coronavirus checks
The issues 2020 Democrats are running on, according to their social media
How did voter turnout in your county compare to the 2016 presidential election?
The many contradictions in Trump’s relationship with Russia
Who is ahead in 2024 presidential polls right now?
Hurricane tracker relaunch
AI can now create images out of thin air. See how it works.
Does everything really cost more? Find out with our inflation quiz.
Election Night 2020 could go on for weeks — just look at the primaries
As states start to reopen, here’s where people are going
The iconic brands that could disappear because of coronavirus
A timelapse inside one caucus site shows Iowa’s trouble narrowing the field
Unlike Mike
How would you narrow the 2020 Democratic field?
You found my secret column-balancing chart
Abused by the badge
Home schooling’s rise from fringe to fastest-growing form of education
See why AI like ChatGPT has gotten so good, so fast
See how much snow your hometown gets for the holidays
Tracking which 2020 election deniers are winning, losing in the midterms
What does DeJoy's plan mean for your Zip code?
How to vote in your state
Where Americans are still staying at home the most
Which of these 2020 Democrats agrees with you most?
2018 election results
You found my secret column-balancing chart
Can you spot which of these actors are wearing wigs?
Tracking mass gun violence in America
Are home prices falling? See what it’s like in your area.
Police shooting database redesign
Calculate how much of your student loan debt can be forgiven
How Big Tech got so big: Hundreds of acquisitions
How turnout and swing voters could get Trump or Biden to 270
How 59 Iowans see the 2020 Democratic field
Baseball players are famous for cliches. Here are the ones they actually use.
You found my secret column-balancing chart
Paris Olympics medal count
Can you spot which of these actors are wearing wigs?
Home schooling’s rise from fringe to fastest-growing form of education
Hurricane tracker relaunch
Are home prices falling? See what it’s like in your area.
Police shooting database redesign
Tracking which 2020 election deniers are winning, losing in the midterms
Does everything really cost more? Find out with our inflation quiz.
The U.S. hit 73% of 2016 voting before Election Day
How to vote in your state
Trying to plan for retirement during the pandemic? We made a bot to help you.
Calculate how much you would get from the $600 (or more) coronavirus checks
How 59 Iowans see the 2020 Democratic field
How would you narrow the 2020 Democratic field?
The many contradictions in Trump’s relationship with Russia
Who is ahead in 2024 presidential polls right now?
Tracking mass gun violence in America
See why AI like ChatGPT has gotten so good, so fast
AI can now create images out of thin air. See how it works.
Calculate how much of your student loan debt can be forgiven
What does DeJoy's plan mean for your Zip code?
Election Night 2020 could go on for weeks — just look at the primaries
How turnout and swing voters could get Trump or Biden to 270
The iconic brands that could disappear because of coronavirus
A timelapse inside one caucus site shows Iowa’s trouble narrowing the field
The issues 2020 Democrats are running on, according to their social media
Unlike Mike
2018 election results
You found my secret column-balancing chart
Abused by the badge
Can you tell which of these break-up texts are AI-generated?
Compare your life expectancy with others around the world
See how much snow your hometown gets for the holidays
You’re one in 8 billion
Pandora papers
How Big Tech got so big: Hundreds of acquisitions
At least 84% of American voters can cast ballots by mail in the fall
As states start to reopen, here’s where people are going
Where Americans are still staying at home the most
Which of these 2020 Democrats agrees with you most?
How did voter turnout in your county compare to the 2016 presidential election?
Baseball players are famous for cliches. Here are the ones they actually use.
You found my secret column-balancing chart
Paris Olympics medal count
Abused by the badge
Can you spot which of these actors are wearing wigs?
Home schooling’s rise from fringe to fastest-growing form of education
Compare your life expectancy with others around the world
Are home prices falling? See what it’s like in your area.
See how much snow your hometown gets for the holidays
Police shooting database redesign
Tracking which 2020 election deniers are winning, losing in the midterms
Pandora papers
What does DeJoy's plan mean for your Zip code?
The U.S. hit 73% of 2016 voting before Election Day
Election Night 2020 could go on for weeks — just look at the primaries
How turnout and swing voters could get Trump or Biden to 270
As states start to reopen, here’s where people are going
The iconic brands that could disappear because of coronavirus
Calculate how much you would get from the $600 (or more) coronavirus checks
Which of these 2020 Democrats agrees with you most?
The issues 2020 Democrats are running on, according to their social media
How did voter turnout in your county compare to the 2016 presidential election?
2018 election results
The many contradictions in Trump’s relationship with Russia
Who is ahead in 2024 presidential polls right now?
Can you tell which of these break-up texts are AI-generated?
Tracking mass gun violence in America
Hurricane tracker relaunch
See why AI like ChatGPT has gotten so good, so fast
AI can now create images out of thin air. See how it works.
You’re one in 8 billion
Calculate how much of your student loan debt can be forgiven
Does everything really cost more? Find out with our inflation quiz.
How Big Tech got so big: Hundreds of acquisitions
How to vote in your state
At least 84% of American voters can cast ballots by mail in the fall
Trying to plan for retirement during the pandemic? We made a bot to help you.
Where Americans are still staying at home the most
A timelapse inside one caucus site shows Iowa’s trouble narrowing the field
How 59 Iowans see the 2020 Democratic field
Unlike Mike
How would you narrow the 2020 Democratic field?
Baseball players are famous for cliches. Here are the ones they actually use.
You found my secret column-balancing chart
Paris Olympics medal count
Who is ahead in 2024 presidential polls right now?
Abused by the badge
Can you spot which of these actors are wearing wigs?
Can you tell which of these break-up texts are AI-generated?
Home schooling’s rise from fringe to fastest-growing form of education
Tracking mass gun violence in America
Compare your life expectancy with others around the world
Hurricane tracker relaunch
See why AI like ChatGPT has gotten so good, so fast
Are home prices falling? See what it’s like in your area.
AI can now create images out of thin air. See how it works.
See how much snow your hometown gets for the holidays
Police shooting database redesign
You’re one in 8 billion
Tracking which 2020 election deniers are winning, losing in the midterms
Calculate how much of your student loan debt can be forgiven
Pandora papers
Does everything really cost more? Find out with our inflation quiz.
What does DeJoy's plan mean for your Zip code?
How Big Tech got so big: Hundreds of acquisitions
The U.S. hit 73% of 2016 voting before Election Day
Election Night 2020 could go on for weeks — just look at the primaries
How to vote in your state
How turnout and swing voters could get Trump or Biden to 270
At least 84% of American voters can cast ballots by mail in the fall
As states start to reopen, here’s where people are going
Trying to plan for retirement during the pandemic? We made a bot to help you.
The iconic brands that could disappear because of coronavirus
Where Americans are still staying at home the most
Calculate how much you would get from the $600 (or more) coronavirus checks
A timelapse inside one caucus site shows Iowa’s trouble narrowing the field
Which of these 2020 Democrats agrees with you most?
How 59 Iowans see the 2020 Democratic field
The issues 2020 Democrats are running on, according to their social media
Unlike Mike
How did voter turnout in your county compare to the 2016 presidential election?
How would you narrow the 2020 Democratic field?
2018 election results
Baseball players are famous for cliches. Here are the ones they actually use.
The many contradictions in Trump’s relationship with Russia
Here are some projects I made myself. Most are from 2012 to 2018, before I became an editor. Some are more recent!
Can you identify these NFL cities from their dramatic stadium shots?
When coronavirus strikes, kids make the news
One of the World Cup’s best goals was even crazier than you thought
Thousands of Virginians may have voted in the wrong state House districts
The least distinguished careers in NBA history
The Colin Kaepernick tracker
How America's Thinking Changed Under Obama
Which Olympic Sport Is Hardest On Its Goalies?
The Facebook Primary
Uber Is Taking Millions Of Manhattan Rides Away From Taxis
Nobody Knows How Many Americans The Police Kill Each Year
The Durant-LeBron Arms Race Is Real—And Statistically Unprecedented
Six Decades of the Most Popular Names for Girls, State-by-State
Where do you stand financially? Get a score on this quiz — and our advice.
For some national politicians, over-the-top competition isn’t limited to elections
Trump turnover tracker
Will your taxes go up or down in 2018 under the new tax bill?
Houston’s ‘Wild West’ growth
College Football Predictions
Gun Deaths In America
Should Prison Sentences Be Based On Crimes That Haven’t Been Committed?
When Did Nazi Insults Spike On Twitter During USA-Germany?
Superbowl: What Time Is the Super Bowl in One Amazing Chart
Is Your State's Highest-Paid Employee A Coach? (Probably)
Webcam studies
No other president has said these words in an annual address to Congress
What 'tech world' did you grow up in?
‘This deal will make me look terrible’: Full transcripts of Trump’s calls with Mexico and Australia
2016 Election Forecast
Which City Has The Most Unpredictable Weather?
Which Words Are Used To Describe White And Black NFL Prospects?
Vote For Mike Timlin, World Champion Of Baseball
You found my secret column-balancing chart
You found my secret column-balancing chart
How To Make (Almost) Anything 2021
This underdog candidate ran in nine Senate primaries and lost them all
How Virginia went from blue to red and back again
Some tax breaks are for the rich. Others for the poor. Which are for you?
Trump Jr.’s Russia meeting: What we know and when we learned it
Ricky Williams’s Awful NFL Contract Never Gave Him A Chance
The Complete History Of MLB
March Madness Predictions
Feel Old With Our "How Many Pro Athletes Are Younger Than You?" Tool
How The Braves' Atlanta Exodus Compares With Other MLB Moves
You found my secret column-balancing chart
You found my secret column-balancing chart
Can you identify these NFL cities from their dramatic stadium shots?
How To Make (Almost) Anything 2021
For some national politicians, over-the-top competition isn’t limited to elections
Trump turnover tracker
Thousands of Virginians may have voted in the wrong state House districts
How Virginia went from blue to red and back again
The least distinguished careers in NBA history
Houston’s ‘Wild West’ growth
How America's Thinking Changed Under Obama
Ricky Williams’s Awful NFL Contract Never Gave Him A Chance
2016 Election Forecast
Uber Is Taking Millions Of Manhattan Rides Away From Taxis
Which City Has The Most Unpredictable Weather?
Which Words Are Used To Describe White And Black NFL Prospects?
Superbowl: What Time Is the Super Bowl in One Amazing Chart
Six Decades of the Most Popular Names for Girls, State-by-State
Where do you stand financially? Get a score on this quiz — and our advice.
When coronavirus strikes, kids make the news
This underdog candidate ran in nine Senate primaries and lost them all
Will your taxes go up or down in 2018 under the new tax bill?
Some tax breaks are for the rich. Others for the poor. Which are for you?
‘This deal will make me look terrible’: Full transcripts of Trump’s calls with Mexico and Australia
Which Olympic Sport Is Hardest On Its Goalies?
The Complete History Of MLB
The Facebook Primary
Should Prison Sentences Be Based On Crimes That Haven’t Been Committed?
Nobody Knows How Many Americans The Police Kill Each Year
Feel Old With Our "How Many Pro Athletes Are Younger Than You?" Tool
Vote For Mike Timlin, World Champion Of Baseball
Is Your State's Highest-Paid Employee A Coach? (Probably)
Webcam studies
One of the World Cup’s best goals was even crazier than you thought
No other president has said these words in an annual address to Congress
What 'tech world' did you grow up in?
The Colin Kaepernick tracker
Trump Jr.’s Russia meeting: What we know and when we learned it
College Football Predictions
Gun Deaths In America
March Madness Predictions
When Did Nazi Insults Spike On Twitter During USA-Germany?
The Durant-LeBron Arms Race Is Real—And Statistically Unprecedented
How The Braves' Atlanta Exodus Compares With Other MLB Moves
You found my secret column-balancing chart
You found my secret column-balancing chart
Can you identify these NFL cities from their dramatic stadium shots?
Webcam studies
For some national politicians, over-the-top competition isn’t limited to elections
One of the World Cup’s best goals was even crazier than you thought
Trump turnover tracker
Thousands of Virginians may have voted in the wrong state House districts
What 'tech world' did you grow up in?
The least distinguished careers in NBA history
The Colin Kaepernick tracker
‘This deal will make me look terrible’: Full transcripts of Trump’s calls with Mexico and Australia
College Football Predictions
Which Olympic Sport Is Hardest On Its Goalies?
2016 Election Forecast
The Facebook Primary
Uber Is Taking Millions Of Manhattan Rides Away From Taxis
Should Prison Sentences Be Based On Crimes That Haven’t Been Committed?
Nobody Knows How Many Americans The Police Kill Each Year
Which Words Are Used To Describe White And Black NFL Prospects?
The Durant-LeBron Arms Race Is Real—And Statistically Unprecedented
Vote For Mike Timlin, World Champion Of Baseball
Six Decades of the Most Popular Names for Girls, State-by-State
Where do you stand financially? Get a score on this quiz — and our advice.
How To Make (Almost) Anything 2021
When coronavirus strikes, kids make the news
This underdog candidate ran in nine Senate primaries and lost them all
No other president has said these words in an annual address to Congress
Will your taxes go up or down in 2018 under the new tax bill?
How Virginia went from blue to red and back again
Some tax breaks are for the rich. Others for the poor. Which are for you?
Houston’s ‘Wild West’ growth
Trump Jr.’s Russia meeting: What we know and when we learned it
How America's Thinking Changed Under Obama
Ricky Williams’s Awful NFL Contract Never Gave Him A Chance
Gun Deaths In America
The Complete History Of MLB
March Madness Predictions
Which City Has The Most Unpredictable Weather?
When Did Nazi Insults Spike On Twitter During USA-Germany?
Feel Old With Our "How Many Pro Athletes Are Younger Than You?" Tool
Superbowl: What Time Is the Super Bowl in One Amazing Chart
How The Braves' Atlanta Exodus Compares With Other MLB Moves
Is Your State's Highest-Paid Employee A Coach? (Probably)
Can you identify these NFL cities from their dramatic stadium shots?
Where do you stand financially? Get a score on this quiz — and our advice.
Webcam studies
How To Make (Almost) Anything 2021
When coronavirus strikes, kids make the news
For some national politicians, over-the-top competition isn’t limited to elections
This underdog candidate ran in nine Senate primaries and lost them all
One of the World Cup’s best goals was even crazier than you thought
Trump turnover tracker
No other president has said these words in an annual address to Congress
Thousands of Virginians may have voted in the wrong state House districts
Will your taxes go up or down in 2018 under the new tax bill?
What 'tech world' did you grow up in?
How Virginia went from blue to red and back again
The least distinguished careers in NBA history
Some tax breaks are for the rich. Others for the poor. Which are for you?
The Colin Kaepernick tracker
Houston’s ‘Wild West’ growth
‘This deal will make me look terrible’: Full transcripts of Trump’s calls with Mexico and Australia
Trump Jr.’s Russia meeting: What we know and when we learned it
How America's Thinking Changed Under Obama
College Football Predictions
Ricky Williams’s Awful NFL Contract Never Gave Him A Chance
Which Olympic Sport Is Hardest On Its Goalies?
Gun Deaths In America
2016 Election Forecast
The Complete History Of MLB
The Facebook Primary
March Madness Predictions
Uber Is Taking Millions Of Manhattan Rides Away From Taxis
Should Prison Sentences Be Based On Crimes That Haven’t Been Committed?
Which City Has The Most Unpredictable Weather?
Nobody Knows How Many Americans The Police Kill Each Year
When Did Nazi Insults Spike On Twitter During USA-Germany?
Which Words Are Used To Describe White And Black NFL Prospects?
Feel Old With Our "How Many Pro Athletes Are Younger Than You?" Tool
The Durant-LeBron Arms Race Is Real—And Statistically Unprecedented
Superbowl: What Time Is the Super Bowl in One Amazing Chart
Vote For Mike Timlin, World Champion Of Baseball
How The Braves' Atlanta Exodus Compares With Other MLB Moves
Six Decades of the Most Popular Names for Girls, State-by-State
Is Your State's Highest-Paid Employee A Coach? (Probably)