Citizen journalism is ending 2005 on a bullish note. Here is a review of the week that was,
Pulitzer Board Allows Online Journalism in All Entries
The Pulitzer Prize Board announced today that newspapers may submit online material as well as print content in all 14 of its journalism categories, starting with the 2006 competition.
In two categories — Breaking News Reporting and Breaking News Photography — an entry consisting entirely of material published online will be permitted. In other categories, an entry may contain online material but it must also contain material published in the newspaper’s print edition.
Anyone who has read Gates of Fire by Michael Yon undertsands this was a smart move by the Pulitzer committee.
Also this week, Michael’s photography is being featured on Time.com.
People feel politically empowered by internet
This fifth comprehensive research report on the impact of the Internet on politics, commerce and culture was released by the USC Annenberg School Center for the Digital Future,
“The Internet will forever change the course and nature of American politics, probably in ways in which today’s political leaders may not be comfortable because there are so many information sources and opportunities for dialogue online,” Cole said. “The Internet is no longer a marginal force in American politics — it is quickly becoming the central force in empowering voters.”
For online developments from Capitol Hill, Danny Glover’s Beltway Blogroll is the place to go.
Senator’s web site adopts Porkbusters logo
Shared logos are becoming a regular feature in the blogosphere as bloggers unite in common causes. But it’s not often that you see one of those logos on a congressional Web site.
Beltway Blogroll also has a fascinating sneak preview of a New York Times article that is to be published tomorrow that asks the question Who Has Mastered The Power of The Blog
