It’s time for journalism to get back to listening and engaging – and the rewards have never been greater … Read More
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Marginalized Voices in Comment Spaces
What we learned from people whose voices were not represented in most comment sections … Read More
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How we can agree to disagree
It is possible to turn an argument into a meaningful debate, argues the author of a new book on participatory journalism … Read More
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De Correspondent: A New Kind of Journalism
“We tell our journalists: talking with readers is not extra work. It is your work.” … Read More
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12 Tips For Doing Journalism With Communities
If you plan it right, this can be the most fulfilling work of your career … Read More
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The Empty Box
It’s time to be strategic around your comments … Read More
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Help Us Broaden The Conversation
Announcing our latest research collaboration, an investigation into underserved communities of color … Read More

Talking Politics: An Interview With Spaceship Media
How a small organization created positive dialog between voters in Alabama and California … Read More
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Your Best Stories of 2017
If you’re planning a big story in 2017, you should take inspiration from some of 2016’s best journalism. … Read More
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Time for Change
If we aren’t listening to people every day, why should they listen to us? … Read More
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How To Use Forms With Your Audience
If you don’t ask in the right way, you can alienate the readers with whom you’re trying to connect … Read More
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Brexit and the value of the comments
Over the past few days, a number of online comments about Brexit have gone viral. It’s a sign of what we need to do next … Read More
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How Can Newsrooms Not Be Creepy?
If journalists want readers to share personal information, they have to make them feel safe … Read More
How To Engage In The Comments: A Journalist’s Guide
There’s huge value in interacting with your community, both for your reporting and your company. Here’s how to do it effectively. … Read More