Articles: GroundReport Connects Readers and News Outlets to Impromptu Citizen Journalists in Mumbai
Region: New York
NEW YORK (GroundReport)-- Citizen journalism platform GroundReport.com provided crucial coverage of the Mumbai terrorist attacks last week, breaking updates hours ahead of mainstream outlets and marking a sea change in the way news is gathering and disseminated. The ten coordinated terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India’s financial capital, began on November 26, 2008 and claimed over 170 lives before Indian forces regained control on Saturday, November 29th. As Indian citizen jour... more
Views: 2303'Your last chance to help GroundReport'
Region: United States
As America observes Thanksgiving, and the world prays for Mumbai, I would like to thank you for your courage and support. GroundReport has seen unprecedented coverage of the Mumbai attacks, and as I write, GroundReport has just published its first report that the fighting is over. So we are hopeful. Now I would like to ask you once again to help GroundReport win a $20,000 grant. Every penny of the grant from Neo.org will go towards funding you, our community, as you report ... more
Views: 1737Vote GroundReport and Win a Flip Camera
Region: New York
Vote for GroundReport, and you could win a free Flip video camera! Thanks to our 3,000 global contributors, GroundReport has been a vehicle for democracy, with coverage like Tibetan freedom protests during the Beijing Olympics and American voter experiences in the 2008 election. Now, this is where you come in. GroundReport is in the running for a $20,000 grant-- and every penny will go towards funding citizen journalism projects for a FULL YEAR. The best part? When you vote fo... more
Views: 4725Local Matters: Voters Weigh In
Region: United States
Are all politics local? On GroundReport.com, contributors are voting in the affirmative. As GroundReport gears up to participate in the YouTube and PBS-sponsored Video Your Vote project, contributors are writing about the issues affecting them personally this election cycle. Below, from Alaska to California, excerpts from engaged citizen around the country. Alaska From Alaska, public defender Charles1 argues that the legal system puts natives at a disadvantage-- and must be reformed... more
Views: 1563Anchorage Daily News: 'Obama For President'
Region: Alaska
Alaska's biggest newspaper, the Anchorage Daily News, today endorsed Senator Barack Obama, their governor's opponent, in the presidential election. Saying that 'few...would argue that [Governor Sarah Palin] is truly ready,' the paper called the possibility of Palin leading the free world 'too risky'. The Daily News also decries Senator John McCain's 'extreme Republican orthodoxy,' lamenting the loss of his fabled bipartisan 'maverick' approach. Read the full endorsement in the Anc... more
Views: 1649Media Leaders Chart Future of News Business Models
Region: New York
Thought leaders from the world's most prominent media companies gathered today at the behest of charismatic Jeff Jarvis to discuss the future of business models in the news industry. For the day's itinerary and attendee list, see the website for the summit, New Business Models for News, hosted at CUNY Graduate School of Journalism. GroundReport is on site producing the exclusive live broadcast. more
Views: 2019In NY, a Homespun Campaign for Obama
Region: United States
Organic fashion designer Kate Goldwater has achieved a lot for her 23 years. She has a store in the East Village, a signature style that stops strangers in the street, and a steady stream of alternative press. But she's not stopping there. As the 2008 presidential election heated up, Goldwater began designing exclusively around Barack Obama, building a homespun campaign that reflects her organic approach. She now sells recycled fashions emblazoned with a striking Barack Obama icon at ... more
Views: 2658Video: Behind the Scenes at GroundReport.com
Region: New York
Blogger and graduate student Jay Yarow spent part of last week profiling GroundReport and CEO Rachel Sterne as part of a course on Guerilla Reporting. In his documentary short, Yarow captured an idealistic social venture at a crossroads, navigating GroundReport's next steps as it pursues its mission to democratize the media. more
Views: 1748Video: Film Your Vote on November 4th
Region: United States
November 4th marks one of the most pivotal presidential elections in US history. By casting ballots, American voters-- ok, the Electoral College-- will determine the future course of the nation on issues like healthcare, nuclear power, abortion, the economy, education, social security and foreign policy. But YouTube wants to take the democratic process a step further-- by documenting voter experiences, and sharing them with the world. GroundReport is excited to take part in Video Your... more
Views: 5740GroundReport Introduces Editor Program
Region: New York
This summer we saw GroundReport's most phenomenal growth to date. More of you are reporting, filming and discovering GroundReport's original on-the-ground news than ever before. Now we need to keep the momentum going-- and we need your help to do it. I'm excited to announce GroundReport's Editor Program. Ever found a spelling typo or grammar error in a GroundReport story? Now you can fix it yourself. Starting now, we are promoting our top contributors to give them... more
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