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The Journalism That Matters Google group is a home base for sharing of best practices, new projects and important insights among alumni of Journalism That Matters gatherings. We aim to foster mutual aid and insight among local online news community entrepreneurs and others.
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WORKSHOP: The Art of Possibility and Radical Appreciation, near Jerusalem, Israel, July 8-10
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The stories that we tell ourselves shape the way we see the world. And that shapes our behavior. In his ground breaking work, The Image of the Future, social scientist Fred Polak tells us that cultures without a positive image of their future die within a generation. So cultural narrative is more critical than many of us realize. And, as cultural storytellers, journalists have a unique role to play in influencing the narrative that weaves our societies together. In fact, that's the reason that I got involved with journalists.... more »
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Fwd: Solutions Journalism Network - applications for climate change stories
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Hi all,
A heads up from the newly formed Solutions Journalism Network, (SJN). If you are interested in applying for $5,000 in reporting support for stories related to climate change, information follows.
David Bornstein, who is the founder of SJN, is the author of How to Change the World: Social Entrepreneurs and the Power of New Ideas. And he writes for the Fixes blog for the New York Times website.... more »
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Online news projects that raise new voices?
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I am not sure if you saw the Pew report last week, but it essentially
says those who already show up and now showing up online.
My analysis: [link]
Somebody out there is doing far better than that! Please share your
examples or toot your horn.
We know (or at least it seems) most online news commenting is by angry... more »
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Job opening in Vancouver, BC
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Hi all,
I recently spent time with Peter Pula, Axiom News Founder and CEO. Appreciative Inquiry, a practice that also informs Journalism That Matters, is at the heart of Axiom's approach to reporting. They call it generative journalism because they follow the energy of what's working. And that tends to generate productive outcomes.... more »
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What does 3D printing have to do with journalism?
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Hi JTM…
I'm really excited for Journalism That Matters and the National Conference for Media Reform next week in Denver, and looking forward to seeing many of you out there.
We've built a really unique event. We have a public-square style Commons at the center of the space, which will feature live music, poetry readings, 3-D printing, soapbox speeches and wearable computers, 80+ sessions and hands-on workshops, a film festival, a dance party, a comedy showcase -- there is truly something for everyone<[link]>.... more »
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Why I'm excited about Denver
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Hi JTM - I know a lot of you have already booked tickets to Denver, and I can't wait to see you at the JTM pre-conference and at our event. (Thanks to Bill, Peggy and everyone working on the JTM event which looks terrific.)
We just posted the complete list of sessions for the National Conference for Media Reform: [link]. I'm happy to talk to anyone who is interested or has more questions about the conference. Give me a call and let's chat and strategize about what you can get out of NCMR.... more »
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Just a little rant against youtube and Fox Studios
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Hello folks:
Here are the facts. The movie Grand Canyon (1991) contains a scene relatively early in the movie. Kevin Kline is returning from a Laker's game and his car goes kaput in a rather tough part of town and he calls for a tow.
The other main character in the movie played by Danny Glover meets Kline... more »
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