Jamie Raskin on CBS: "Two of the hallmarks of a fascist political party are, one, they don't accept the results of elections that don't go their way, and two, they embrace political violence. And I think that's why President Biden was right to sound the alarm this week."

Most people suck at presenting data. Instead of telling a story they throw numbers at the audience. Here are 7 crucial tips to present your data effectively:

#1: Tell a story with your data. Presenting data is EXACTLY THE SAME as any other type of presentation. You need to draw your audience in with storytelling. Find these 3 things: • Setup • Conflict • Resolution Take time to find the story in your data before create slides.

#2: Never use a single number. The best presenters know that a single number makes no sense. Instead COMPARE for more meaning. "865 subscribers" is meaningless on its own. But comparison figures give context and help the audience understand you.

#3: Provide a focal point. When we look at a complex chart our eyes dart all over the place. So, highlight a specific area to channel the audience's attention. It tells them where to look and what's important.

#4: Use contrast. 99% of the time when I look at a data slide, I have NO IDEA what it's supposed to be telling me. Contrast helps draw the eye. Contrast with: • Size • Color • Orientation They all make it easier to make sense of data.

#5: Maintain consistency. Too often slides have charts that are totally inconsistent. Presenters just cut + paste. Instead, take time to create charts yourself. Maintain consistency of: • Color • Font • Size This makes it dead-simple for the audience to read + interpret.

TL;DR 7 ways to present data that actually makes sense #1: Tell a story with your data #2: Never use a single number #3: Highlight a focal point #4: Use contrast #5: Maintain consistency #6: Choose the right chart type #7: Use a QR code not a full reference

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LE'VEON BELL JUST KO’D ADRIAN PETERSON AND MADE HIS KNEES BUCKLE

Wow. Can you believe this guy? Sellout. @GOPLeader

That’s a great group right there. Pretty sure I see several summer school students of the week winners!

The most AMAZING students and teacher! 🧡🖤 Excellent work!

Donald Trump believes we should terminate “all rules, regulations and articles, even those found in the Constitution” to overturn the 2020 election. That was his view on 1/6 and remains his view today. No honest person can now deny that Trump is an enemy of the Constitution.

I'm no political scientist, but it does strike me that a guy who negotiates by giving stuff up and and getting nothing in return probably wouldn't make a good leader of a legislative body

Trump called this the darkest day in American history. Not Antietam, Not Pearl Harbor, not 9/11 This.

I was watching a documentary on D-Day and thinking: We are witnessing the “Greatest Generation” of Ukrainians recognizing their national identity and defending it. Whether an artist or machinist, fighting together. It’s inspiring #Slava_Ukraini

“Grit. We’ll go a little bit longer, push a little harder. We’ll think a little deeper and a little sharper. We’ll play you on grass, turf or go to a landfill. It doesn’t matter. Because we’ll tread water as long as it takes,” Detroit Lions Leaders believe and trust in what they teach.

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