Citizen journalism project

An active and engaged citizenry can expand the range of topics discussed, and improve the quality and extent of information about any given issue, by opening it 

Citizen journalism projects can use a range of technolo- gies, such as digital audio and video, online tools for posting and accessing stories, authentication 

The beauty of Citizen Journalism is that it only requires: citizens with dedication, skills, and access to networks, and an audience for the news they produce.

The Commons project trains citizens to do neighborhood reporting and gathers reporting from mainstream media aggregates it on a local web site. (www.