Heather Bryant

Nov 7, 2024 | hbcompass.io | Heather Bryant

The enemy of control is information. Book bans (historically book burning), data purges, the wiping of websites and logs are all common acts by those who seek to re-write and overwrite a history that does not support their actions. Knowledge, history, community discourse and our recorded narratives are all critical elements to a free and participatory society.

Aug 30, 2024 | carefully.org | Heather Bryant

If you are providing care or assistance to someone, you may find yourself wondering how to help them vote. Here is a quick start guide to what you need to do to fulfill your support role. Always check with your state voting officials and materials to ensure you are in compliance with regards to what actions you can or cannot take on behalf of the person you are assisting.

Jun 14, 2024 | hbcompass.io | Heather Bryant

I've been thinking on this a lot lately. This note is by no means an exhaustive nor final exploration of my thoughts, but more where I’m at with it right now. I want to say upfront, I’m not arguing there is zero use for generative AI. There are a lot of fascinating and valuable applications. There’s also a more nuanced exploration about its role as a tool for artists and creators for a future note.

Dec 12, 2023 | tinynewsco.org | Heather Bryant

By Heather BryantIt’s a fascinating experience to write a statement about a leadership change and feel this much excitement, but I find myself smiling as I write this. For all the things that are difficult about the field and industry of journalism, there are still bright spots, and, for me, the Tiny News Collective has long been one of them.

Jul 28, 2023 | hbcompass.io | Heather Bryant

Or your nonprofit. Or your company. Or your service. Or your product. On its face that's a terrible thing to say. But sit with it for a minute. From someone who has worked in, around, and in support of news organizations, that does seem like a rather bleak take. But I don't think that it is, because I don't believe that trust was ever the right goal. Please note, this post isn't a dig at the various projects focused on trust in journalism. This is an examination of terminology and why it matters.