The Influence of Citizen Journalism

Citizen journalism has gained popularity with the rise of social media, allowing ordinary people to report news and share their perspectives. Platforms like Twitter and YouTube have allowed citizens to document events in real time, often providing firsthand accounts before traditional media arrives. This way of reporting news has its challenges, including issues of credibility and verification. As journalist Dan Gillmor states, "We the media is about everyone being a journalist." Explore more about citizen journalism and storis from citizens at the Global Investigative Journalism Network.

Work Cited:

Gillmor, Dan. We the Media: Grassroots Journalism by the People, for the People. O'Reilly Media, 2004.