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Javier Zarracina

Javier Zarracina

Former Graphics Editor

    Latest articles by Javier Zarracina

    Politics
    Study: black people are 7 times more likely than white people to be wrongly convicted of murderStudy: black people are 7 times more likely than white people to be wrongly convicted of murder
    Politics

    More evidence of an unfair criminal justice system.

    By German Lopez and Javier Zarracina
    Politics
    The Trump-Russia scandals: a quick visual guideThe Trump-Russia scandals: a quick visual guide
    Politics

    The web of connections in Trump’s Russia controversies.

    By Alvin Chang and Javier Zarracina
    The top 7 ways a trip to Mars could kill you, illustrated
    Science

    What exactly makes a journey to Mars so perilous?

    By Brad Plumer, Javier Zarracina and 1 more
    archives
    8 feminist Valentine’s Day cards to share with your friends8 feminist Valentine’s Day cards to share with your friends
    archives

    Roses are red, violets are blue, patriarchy sucks, let’s smash it in two!

    By Javier Zarracina, Emily Crockett and 1 more
    Culture
    Every year, more people watch the Super Bowl. Why did it hit its ratings peak in 1982?Every year, more people watch the Super Bowl. Why did it hit its ratings peak in 1982?
    Culture

    It’s all thanks to US population growth.

    By Emily St. James and Javier Zarracina
    Photos: the crowd at the Women’s March vs. Donald Trump’s inauguration
    archives
    By Sarah Frostenson and Javier Zarracina
    Science
    Wireless charging for cars, phones, and everything else electric is coming soonWireless charging for cars, phones, and everything else electric is coming soon
    Science

    We’ve got the pretty pictures to prove it.

    By Javier Zarracina and David Roberts
    World Politics
    The growth of Israeli settlements, explained in 5 chartsThe growth of Israeli settlements, explained in 5 charts
    World Politics

    The numbers can be hard to grasp. These maps and charts should help.

    By Jennifer Williams and Javier Zarracina
    Politics
    These 100 CEOs have more retirement savings than 41% of American households combinedThese 100 CEOs have more retirement savings than 41% of American households combined
    Politics

    And this inequality could get worse under a Trump administration.

    By Javier Zarracina and Alvin Chang
    The fascinating, strange medical potential of psychedelic drugs, explained in 50+ studies
    The mind, explained

    Psychedelic drugs like LSD and psilocybin (from magic mushrooms) are in the middle of a research renaissance. Here’s why.

    By German Lopez and Javier Zarracina

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