  CNN: I-Reports - http://www.cnn.com/exchange/
Accepts video, photos and audio from a computer or cell phone. A compilation of news items submitted by citizen journalism. |
Backfence.com - http://www.backfence.com/
Citizen journalism site for posting news, information and events. Currently covering California, Illinois, Maryland and Virginia. |
Your Hub - http://www.yourhub.com/
Community site to share stories and photos, events, weblog items and classifieds among USA-based neighborhoods. |
YourHub.com: Denver - http://denver.yourhub.com/
Submit stories, photographs and opinions to this citizen journalism site. |
Coastsider - http://coastsider.com
News and information covering the San Mateo county communities. Open for readers to post stories, add to the conversation, or ask a question. |
OhmyNews International - http://english.ohmynews.com/
Online newspaper with the motto "every citizen is a reporter". The majority of articles are written by freelance contributors. |
Universal Hub - http://www.universalhub.com/
Group of bloggers in Boston write about community news and information. |
Hypergene MediaBlog - http://www.hypergene.net/blog/weblog.php
Dealing with participatory journalism, and how audiences shape tomorrow's news. Written by media design consultants Chris Willis and Shayne Bowman. |
Philly Future - http://www.phillyfuture.org/
Philadelphia-based blogger-driven online newspaper. |
Potrero Hill, San Francisco - http://www.potrerohillsf.com/
Neighborhood guide to Potrero Hill, California. Add to news, police blotter, message board, local directory, events and photos. |
Wikinews:Wikinews needs you! - http://en.wikinews.org/wiki/Wikinews:Wikinews_needs_you%21
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. |
iBrattleboro - http://www.ibrattleboro.com/
Alternative information source and community forum for Brattleboro, VT. |
Kuro5hin - http://www.kuro5hin.org/
Community discussion website focused on primarily on culture and technology. Content generated and selected by the users, with the exception of site news which is written by the editors. |
Barefoot Workshops - http://www.barefootworkshops.org/
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. |
BMark.it - http://www.bmark.it/
Register to vote and discuss items listed in news directory. |
Sportingo - http://www.sportingo.com/
Register and write articles on any sports-related event. Vote, discuss and set the forum's agenda. |
Online News Squared - http://www.onsquared.com/
Project begun in 2003 by the director of shared content for Chicago-based Tribune Publishing and Interactive, Scott Anderson. Covers trends in the online news industry. |
Tennessee Folk - http://www.tennesseefolk.com/
Citizen journalism and networking site, with a particular focus on rural places. Tools for creating classifieds, weblogs and for sharing events, links, and images. |
WickedLocal - http://wickedlocal.com/
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. |
National Gazette - http://www.nationalgazette.org/
Dubbing itself "the Jeffersonian Newspaper", its digital pages are open to all contributors wishing to submit articles, photos, and comments. Intentionally adopts a non-objective viewpoint of advocacy journalism. |
WorldVoice - http://www.worldvoicenews.com
Citizen journalism site based in Los Angeles. Register to submit or access full stories. |
WinnipegFIRST - http://www.winnipegfirst.ca
Grassroots local news site covering community events in Winnipeg, Canada. Contribute, comment and blog. |
Public Press - http://www.publicpress.org
Global and local filters displaying citizen published columns, photos, questions, classifieds, and events. |
Helium - http://www.helium.com/
Citizen journalism outlet offering a platform for writers to write articles on topics about which they are knowledgeable. |
Share Your Progress - http://www.shareyourprogress.com/
Share everyday goals with a like-minded community, to receive comments and support. |
MeriNews - http://www.merinews.com/rss.jsp
Find feature news content from a citizen journalist site with a focus on India. |
8020 Publishing - http://www.8020publishing.com/
Media company printing travel and photographic magazines using online input from its web communities. View company history, staff biographies and press reviews. |
BrooWaha - http://www.broowaha.com/
Project enabling people to write about news events in their U.S. city. Contributors' input ranked according to popularity. |
Online Journalism Blog - http://onlinejournalismblog.com/
Comments and content by Paul Bradshaw and a team of "virtual interns" linked through a Facebook Group. |
PopularVoice.Org - http://popularvoice.org/
Create an account to share news and current events with neighbors. Submit to RSS feed and browse headlines. |
Feed The Bull - http://www.feedthebull.com/
User-driven, social content site where people submit, comment, and vote on financial news articles. Every user can feed (help promote), starve (remove spam), and comment on the items posted. |
MeriNews - http://www.merinews.com/
Platform where citizens can share news and debate general issues. Content tends to focus on events in India. |
Citizen Journalism Nepal - http://www.cjnepal.org/
Community-driven site. Create content, polls, or search articles covering news, arts, sports, technology, opinion, and lifestyle. A citizen journalism initiative of a non-profit Syracuse University student organization. |
CoMagz Linkadlic Magazine - http://www.comagz.com/webmagazine/
Community e-zine of items created and rated by users. Covers art, gadgets, technology, science and the life observations of columnists. |
NewsCloud - http://www.newscloud.com/
A community directory for sharing and commenting on news. Creates tiny url shortcuts for emailing friends about uploaded content. Join to submit stories, videos and weblog posts from around the web. |
Newsvine - http://www.newsvine.com/
Register to add a news story, comment or write a column. Open source, community news service, which lets members customize the news viewed. |
43 Things - http://www.43things.com/
A social networking site where users create accounts and then share lists of goals and hopes. |
mixeye - http://www.mixeye.com/
A platform for public journalism. Submit insights and opinions, news and events. |
University Chic - http://www.universitychic.com/
E-zine written for and by university women. Submit items about campus social news, study abroad, advice, beauty, health and fitness. |
SCVTalk.Com - http://www.scvtalk.com
Community information portal for Santa Clarita Valley, in Los Angeles. Offers news, restaurant reviews, photo galleries, and message boards. |
SpyderWeb News - http://spyderweb.org/
Post stories and vote on their ranking. User-posted content, tag cloud, and list of most active members. |
JeQQ - http://www.Jeqq.com/
A social bookmarking site at which users can submit and share news, get listed and vote on other posts. |
NowPublic - http://www.nowpublic.com/
Vancouver-based platform for participatory news-gathering. Global posts of news, photos, and video. |
MyTown - http://mytowncolorado.com/
Virtual town square for users to post community news, events, photos and weblogs. Sort by Colorado town name or topic. Create a group of common interest. Submissions vetted by staff at The Daily Camera. |
Global Voices - http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/
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. |
Muncie Free Press - http://www.munciefreepress.com/
Publishing citizen and volunteer submitted journalism for East Central Indiana. Includes user guide, blogs, frequently asked questions, and contact form. |
The Daily Acts - http://www.thedailyacts.com/
User-generated citizen journalism site. Does not accept opinion pieces, only news items. |
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