Civic Catalyst: Fall 1998

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.

Scouting Out Third Places: Framing for Depth
Students unearthed some surprising civic spaces on assignment at The Missourian. By George Kennedy, University of Missouri.

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.

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.

Congratulations to...
KVIA-TV in El Paso has been honored with a regional Emmy for "The Survey of Race Relations in El Paso."

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.