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Participatory Websites

Avenues that support and foster citizen journalism, the act of people "playing an active role in the process of collecting, reporting, analyzing and disseminating news and information". [Quote from We Media: How Audiences are Shaping the Future of News and Information, by Shayne Bowman and Chris Willis].- Category ID : 83622
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MeriNews
Platform where citizens can share news and debate general issues. Content tends to focus on events in India.
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OhmyNews International
Online newspaper with the motto "every citizen is a reporter". The majority of articles are written by freelance contributors.
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Coastsider
News and information covering the San Mateo county communities. Open for readers to post stories, add to the conversation, or ask a question.
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Newsvine
Register to add a news story, comment or write a column. Open source, community news service, which lets members customize the news viewed.
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Universal Hub
Group of bloggers in Boston write about community news and information.
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Muncie Free Press
Publishing citizen and volunteer submitted journalism for East Central Indiana. Includes user guide, blogs, frequently asked questions, and contact form.
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iBrattleboro
Alternative information source and community forum for Brattleboro, VT.
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Backfence.com
Citizen journalism site for posting news, information and events. Currently covering California, Illinois, Maryland and Virginia.
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Wikinews:Wikinews needs you!
Explains the basics of writing articles for the Wikinews community, how to edit a page, plus links to the newsroom and tips on how to ask for help.
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BMark.it
Register to vote and discuss items listed in news directory.
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Barefoot Workshops
Details about a not-for-profit body offering workshops in documentary film making. Project list and gallery showcases the use of participatory video in the developing world to address issues such as HIV/AIDS, displacement, natural disaster, and youth empowerment.
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MeriNews
Find feature news content from a citizen journalist site with a focus on India.
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WickedLocal
That’s “wicked” as in “very” – not “witch.” Provides tools for New England communities to write stories, join forums, post events, upload videos and publish pictures.
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WinnipegFIRST
Grassroots local news site covering community events in Winnipeg, Canada. Contribute, comment and blog.
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Babblestorm
People in the UK sharing items of interest to discuss and rank the latest news items. Create a profile and submit content.
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freshare
Resource for news, information, pictures and events relevant to the Ozarks, Missouri.
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mixeye
A platform for public journalism. Submit insights and opinions, news and events.
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Publish A Letter .com
Send letters to the editor of any English language newspaper in the world. In case the letter is not printed, post the letter also on this site.
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CNN: I-Reports
Accepts video, photos and audio from a computer or cell phone. A compilation of news items submitted by citizen journalism.
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Your Hub
Community site to share stories and photos, events, weblog items and classifieds among USA-based neighborhoods.
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Global Voices
A focal point for citizens’ media. Providing training, online tutorials, and free open-source tools for people around the world to use safely to express themselves. Offers weblog, wiki, and aggregator of international weblogs.
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