FiveThirtyEight
FiveThirtyEight is a data journalism website that covers politics, sports, science, and economics. Founded by statistician Nate Silver in 2008, the site takes its name from the 538 electors in the United States Electoral College. It is best known for its data-driven analyses and probabilistic forecasts, especially surrounding elections.
The site began as a blog offering readers numeric analysis of political polls and models. It drew
Content and methodology: FiveThirtyEight publishes articles, explainers, and interactive graphics that apply statistical methods to politics,
Impact: The site is widely cited in mainstream journalism for data-driven analysis and has influenced public