Do we need to supply 2 visualization examples for each story? One where we focus on human empathy and another where we present the larger, grander picture?
Empathetic design can't always be the ideal solution for presenting data, even when the data set is small enough that it would seem a good fit. Will it ever be possible to create generalized patterns for data vis?
Should data visualizations be produced with extreme time and care (like a digital product) to make sure they are always read as intended, even without descriptions? For breaking news articles that are time sensitive, it's hard to expect a quality visualization to accompany the story.