Civic Catalyst: Summer 1995

Some Editors are Saying "No"
Overcoming the "orchestra-pit" instinct of political journalists and placing substance at the center of coverage is the goal for the future of these editors.

Getting People Talking
The Record's David Blomquist tells how "Local Live" tried to relieve the sense of powerless among Bergen County citizens and tapped into a citizen hunger to be involved.

Civic Journalism ... What's Happening
Projects sponsored by the Pew Center continue to learn from their civic journalism efforts, which are expanding to both on-line and cable television forums.

Civitas @ Prague.1995
Martha Steffens of the Dayton Daily News was one of six American civic journalists at the USIA conference in Prague to discuss journalism's role in democracy.

The James K. Batten Award
A new $25,000 award for excellence in civic journalism has been established and named in the memory of former Knight Ridder CEO James Batten.

New Hampshire Mission Statement
A partnership of New Hampshire media organizations lays down its civic journalism goals and priorities for covering the 1996 elections.

Congratulations...
Civic journalism projects in Charlottle, Dayton and Wisconsin are recognized for their efforts.