In It Together: A Conversation about Race
The Spokesman Review designed coverage around an Aryan Nations march that triggered community discussion and action - and a threat to the paper.
Civic Catalyst: Fall 1998
Tune In Your Community. Turn On Your Viewers
A new Pew Center video offers an in-depth look at how five television newsrooms around the country use civic journalism to create powerful programming that connects with viewers.
Scouting Out Third Places: Framing for Depth
Students unearthed some surprising civic spaces on assignment at The Missourian. By George Kennedy, University of Missouri.
What’s Happening in Pew Projects
Developments and techniques in Pew-funded projects.
Newsroom Turnarounds: Civic vs. Traditional Approaches
Newsroom turnaround models at The Sun in Baltimore and The Gazette in Colorado Springs share similarities. By Glen Bleske, California State - Chico.
Sifting through Perceptions, Seeking the Truth
Lessons learned in covering a changing Chicago community. By Jim Perez, Chicago Reporter.
Public Journalism Cited in Portland Purchase
A tradition of civic journalism, including the 1996's "Maine Citizens' Campaign," was among the reasons cited in The Seattle Times Co. purchase of The Portland Newspapers.
Social Security: Up for Grabs
The Pew Center helped journalists discuss ways to include citizen voices in covering various Social Security reform options at a September workshop.