Athens on the Web

I've been thinking a lot about the whole idea of "citizen journalism" - which seems to be one of the hot topics among journalism innovators and the money-giving foundations. How does that trend play out in terms of the journalism we do and newspapers' future online? For me, in the context of immigration coverage, it of course goes back to those who relentlessly send angry comments, mostly anti-illegal immigrant in nature. But also, it's a question of how journalism will look like in the future as we head towards more interaction, more reader inclusion. The NYT had an interesting article last Sunday addressing internet public participation. With that, two other articles to add to the mix. What are the implications for journalists?

"Athens" on the Net
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/13/weekinreview/13giridharadas.html

Some fear GOP is being carried to the extreme
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-gop-fringe14-2009sep14,0,940651.story

House Passes Resolution Rebuking Rep. Wilson for Outburst
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/15/AR2009091502943.html?hpid=topnews




And here is the rest of it.