The New York Times: A Civic Nomination
James Fallows tells why he thinks The New York Times should be awarded the James K. Batten Award for Excellence in Civic Journalism. Reprinted from Slate, Dec. 3, 2001.
Civic Catalyst: Civic Journalists
Covering a New America: How Multicultural Communities are Shaping the Future of Journalism
Martin Baron, Editor of the Boston Globe, speaks to the AEJMC Convention at the annual Pew Center Luncheon August 7, 2001.
10 Tips on Award-Winning Civic Journalism
Leonard Witt, executive director of the Civic Journalism Initiative at Minnesota Public Radio which produced the award-winning "Guinea Pig Kids," shares lessons on achieving excellence in civic journalism.
Civic Journalist Turns Civic Mayor
A look at how Wayne Poston, former editor of the Bradenton Herald, has incorporated the lessons of civic journalism into his new job as Bradenton's mayor. By Pat Ford.
Civic Journalism: Savior of Newspapers in the 21st Century?
Chris Peck, editor of the Spokesman-Review, proposes a future game plan for newspapers and outlines how he believes civic journalism will be a key to industry survival in the 21st century.
The Batten Winners: Journalism that Took Risks
Pew Center Director Jan Schaffer describes how the 1999 Batten Award winners were willing to take risks.
Why “the Informed Citizen” is Too Much to Ask – and Not Enough
Michael Schudson, author of "The Good Citizen, A History of American Civic Life," tracks what it means to have informed citizens at the end of the 20th century and the implications for journalists.
A Citizen’s Eye View: Civic Journalism, Civic Engagement
Philadelphia Daily News Editor Zack Stalberg advocates journalism with power, passion, influence - and humor.