TALLAHASSEE, FLA.6
Publications Civic Journalism: Six Case Studies TALLAHASSEE, FLA. “The Public Agenda” Tallahasseans don’t have to belong to a discussion group to get involved in “The Public Agenda.” Residents with computers can dial in free to the Tallahassee Free-Net for live, on-line discussions about “The Public Agenda.” Future plans call for on-line access to “The Public […]
TALLAHASSEE, FLA.5
Publications Civic Journalism: Six Case Studies TALLAHASSEE, FLA. “The Public Agenda” A relative newcomer to Tallahassee, Merrick was looking for a way to become involved in the community. After two different friends suggested “The Public Agenda” race relations group as a place to start, he decided to try a December meeting. “I was anticipating a […]
TALLAHASSEE, FLA.4
Publications Civic Journalism: Six Case Studies TALLAHASSEE, FLA. “The Public Agenda” Countdown “The Public Agenda” staff spent the summer of 1994 meeting with individuals and organizations as they prepared to launch the initiative in the fall. Every effort was made to make sure elected officials and community leaders were not only aware of the […]
TALLAHASSEE, FLA.3
Publications Civic Journalism: Six Case Studies TALLAHASSEE, FLA. “The Public Agenda” Living Room Conversations From the beginning, Heldman was convinced research would play a significant role in “The Public Agenda.” Two research firms were chosen to participate: The Harwood Group, the Bethesda, Md., public issues research firm, and Kerr & Downs Research, a market […]
TALLAHASSEE, FLA.2
Publications Civic Journalism: Six Case Studies TALLAHASSEE, FLA. “The Public Agenda” Recruiting Partners Heldman found an eager partner in WCTV6. “I wanted [the project] to be part of the fabric of news in this town. I had to get them in — in my mind — to be a success,” Heldman said. General Manager Dave […]
TALLAHASSEE, FLA.1
Publications Civic Journalism: Six Case Studies TALLAHASSEE, FLA. “The Public Agenda” From Theory to Proposal Every idea needs a catalyst to make it a reality. Democrat Editor Lou Heldman carefully distributes credit for “The Public Agenda” but it is clear he is the spark that made this engine run. His enthusiasm shines through when discussing even the […]
TALLAHASSEE, FLA.
Publications Civic Journalism: Six Case Studies TALLAHASSEE, FLA. “The Public Agenda” Now we take what has come to be known as public journalism or civic journalism to an entire new dimension with “The Public Agenda” . . . This is not the Tallahassee Democrat’s project or WCTV6’s project. It is not our agenda. We bring […]
MADISON, WIS.10
Publications Civic Journalism: Six Case Studies MADISON, WIS. “We the People, Wisconsin” March 24, 1995 You Be the Judge — the Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Approximately 75 participants. “We the People,Wisconsin” again spotlighted a seldom-noticed race. State Supreme Court candidates Patrick Crooks and Ann Walsh Bradley presented their case for election to voters gathered in […]
MADISON, WIS.9
Publications Civic Journalism: Six Case Studies MADISON, WIS. “We the People, Wisconsin” March 3, 1994 Health Care Reform on Trial Approximately 50 participants. In a mock trial in front of a circuit court judge, a jury of eight Wisconsin citizens heard “testimony” on four national health care proposals from two congressmen, a state legislator and […]
MADISON, WIS.8
Publications Civic Journalism: Six Case Studies MADISON, WIS. “We the People, Wisconsin” A Chronology and Lessons Learned March 28, 1992 Clinton-Brown Presidential Primary Town Hall Meetings/Debate About 300 participants attended town hall meetings in Wisconsin and Minnesota; their meeting with candidates aired live on public television across the country and was simulcast on public […]