Josh Katz

Josh Katz is a graphics editor for The New York Times, where he covers politics, sports and culture for The Upshot. He is the author of "Speaking American: How Y’all, Youse, and You Guys Talk," a visual exploration of American regional dialects, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2016.

Mr. Katz studied political science and philosophy at Drew University and earned his master's degree in statistics from N.C. State University. He joined The Times in 2013.

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Vote for Your 10 Best Books of the 21st Century
More than 500 writers and notable book lovers have shared their picks for the best books of the 21st century. Now it’s your turn.
By The New York Times Books Staff
Stephen King, Sarah Jessica Parker and More Share Their Top Books of the 21st Century
We asked some literary luminaries to share their full ballots.
By The New York Times Books Staff
The 100 Best Books of the 21st Century
As voted on by 503 book lovers — with a little help from the staff of The New York Times Book Review.
By The New York Times Books Staff
In Texas, Infant Mortality Rose After Abortion Ban
Deaths of infants in the state increased by 13 percent in 2022, a study found, driven by fatal birth defects.
By Claire Cain Miller
Florida’s Abortion Ban Will Reach Well Beyond Florida
Seven hundred miles to the nearest clinic: how one ban will reshape access in the South.
By Josh Katz, Margot Sanger-Katz and Claire Cain Miller
The Book Review’s Best Books Since 2000
Looking for your next great read? We’ve got 3,228. Explore the best fiction and nonfiction from 2000 - 2023 chosen by our editors.
By The New York Times Books Staff
10 Years, 100 Stories: The Work That Defines the Upshot
The Upshot is 10 years old this week. Here’s a collection of our most distinctive work from the last decade.
By The Upshot Staff
What Researchers Discovered When They Sent 80,000 Fake Résumés to U.S. Jobs
Some companies discriminated against Black applicants much more than others, and H.R. practices made a big difference.
By Claire Cain Miller and Josh Katz
What’s the Cloud Forecast for Eclipse Day? See if the Weather Is on Your Side.
April 8 could be your best opportunity to see a total solar eclipse for decades. But if clouds fill the sky, you may miss the spectacle.
By Josh Katz, K.K. Rebecca Lai, William B. Davis and Judson Jones
How do proposed budgets match reality? Compare presidents.
This was featured in live coverage.
By Josh Katz, Alicia Parlapiano and Margot Sanger-Katz