Citizen Journalism

Most reporters ask the same questions. Meena from Al Jazeera was different. She really wanted to know about "citizen journalism," and made me think all over again about the "citizen" part of the equation.

Independent journalists inspire trust in ways that would be impossible if they were associated with a corporate brand. "Citizen journalism" is just a form of journalism that recognizes current technology.

The title "citizen journalist" was always too French Revolution for me, but I've come to appreciate it. The hierarchical world of politics and media is turning upside down, and I feel like Alice down the rabbit hole.

Your story of the endorsement was fresh and insightful. You citizen journalists were on the ground at the arena in Michigan and in North Carolina and all over the Web. Join us in delivering more important stories that come from outside the circle of media insiders who meet "on the bus."

Stevie Wonder extemporized a soundtrack for Obama-maniacs in Indianapolis Monday. Uptake Reporter Citizen Kate experiences the joys and frustrations of a life as a citizen journalist.

Local indie band Superchunk and indie hotness of the moment - Arcade Fire - get the groove on for Obama in Carrboro, North Carolina.

At a Hillary rally in Indiana, John Mellencamp played a song. Mary Steenburgen told me that she and Hill are gal pals and that their daughters grew up together and that Hillary brags about Chelsea.

Republicans in Minnesota have grown increasingly belligerent in keeping journalist video and audio equipment out of Republican events. The latest incident was nevertheless caught on tape.

The Bittergate story has prompted responses from many OffTheBus contributors. They've written on the story and its interpretations but also on the new experience of practicing citizen journalism.

Every day, it seems, someone is trying to harness the power of the Web to cover the presidential campaign in a new way and give voice to people who ar...