OJR: Participatory Journalism Puts the Reader in the Driver's Seat
OJR: Personal Broadcasting Opens Yet Another Front for Journalists

More rooting for the little guy, quoting from the story linked above:

Over the past few years, the outlines of a new form of journalism have begun to emerge. Call it participatory journalism or one of its kindred names — open-source journalism, personal media, grassroots reporting — but everyone from individuals to online newspapers has begun to take notice.

We're also among those taking notice:

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