What’s New in Pew Projects
News organizations involved in nine projects work to make a difference on issues including education, the environment and community relations.
Civic Catalyst: Summer 2002
TBON: Crime is Down, Life is Better
In the eight years since news organizations in Charlotte, NC, joined efforts for "Taking Back Our Neighborhoods" (TBON), the quality of life has improved in at least eight of the 10 neighborhoods. By Charlene Price-Patterson.
Batten Semifinalists: More Great Work
Semifinalists for this year's Batten Awards include the Raleigh News & Observer for "The New Segregation" series, the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle for "The Big Deal: Illegal Drugs in the Rochester Region" and the Chronicle-Tribune for "Defining Moments," a look at community renewal in Marion, IN.
2002 Batten Awards Winners
Hear what civic journalism leaders said about their winning projects.
Combating Subversive Inactivity
Civic journalism is an arrow in our quiver in fighting subversive inactivity. By Rebecca Rimel.
Speaking Truth to the Power of Wall Street
Hodding Carter III, president and CEO of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, challenges journalists to change the culture of the newsroom from that motivated to acquire profit to that motivated to acquire news.
Civic Impact: Citizens Do Notice – Panel Highlights from 2002 Batten Symposium
Four people who have participated in civic journalism initiatives discuss the impact of those efforts in a panel at the 2002 Batten Symposium.
Civic Innovations: Building New Interactions
Top editors and educators discussed new forms of interactivity that are connecting citizens and altering journalism.