Civic Catalyst: Summer 1997

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Is Privatizing Tampa General Hospital Good for our Community?

1 Jun, 1997  in Summer 1997  tagged Defining Civic Journalism

The Weekly Planet in Tampa Bay frames a complicated issue in their community in a new way, exploring the consequences and options of privatizing a local public hospital.

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ASNE Survey: Support for Civic Journalism Techniques

1 Jun, 1997  in Summer 1997  tagged Research

A surprising number of editors surveyed by ASNE show some level of support for civic journalism values and/or tools, according to a report released in April.

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Media, Values, Moguls

1 Jun, 1997  in Summer 1997  tagged Civic Journalists

Jennie Buckner, James Fallows, Daniel Okrent and Mario Cuomo discuss the state of modern journalism: excerpts from a symposium April 16 in New York City sponsored by the Pew Center with Atlantic Monthly.

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Needed: The Courage to be Different

1 Jun, 1997  in Summer 1997  tagged Civic Journalists

Rebecca Rimel, President of The Pew Charitable Trusts, shares words of inspiration and encouragement with attendees of the Batten Awards on May 14.

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Congratulations

1 Jun, 1997  in Summer 1997  tagged Kudos

KCTS wins a civic journalism award from the Central Education Network for its part of the "Front Porch Forum" series entitled "Listening to Washington."

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