Ideas

06
May

Presentation: Audience Research & AI, Hacks/Hackers Journalism AI Summit, Baltimore, May 2025

So much opportunity, just not where one would think.
28
Feb

Some post-RightsCon reflections on the dissident media space

Philanthropy's blind spots in dissident media funding.
1 min read
07
Feb

Public libraries as local civic tech hubs

There's no easy fix for democracy – here's a long-term idea that could help.
1 min read
06
Feb

News product development from exile: a Q&A with 'Product Notes'

Reflections on product thinking and community, one year into the Gazzetta adventure.
5 min read
06
Feb

From gatekeepers to guides of People Who Do Journalism

Inspiration on empowering others who share stories.
1 min read
20
Jan

Understanding why people share news: A research guide

"I thought you should see this."
3 min read
09
Jan

Stop pretending journalism matters on its own

Learning to measure journalism by its human value.
3 min read
31
Dec

The media leadership crisis isn't about credentials, it's about mindset

The skills gap between editorial excellence and organizational leadership.
3 min read
09
Sep

VPNs: A lifeline of free information in closed societies

How VPNs protect information access in Russia and other censorship-prone areas.
2 min read
01
Sep

Ten recurring information myths

Enduring misconceptions about human information needs.
2 min read