The Surprising Power of Community-Based Journalism I just completed my first community outreach event on electricity. If you’d have told me a year ago that I’d be doing this, I’d have laughed. Like most people, I only even thought about electricity when it was out. Electricity seemed like a tedious subject best left to experts. …
Face-to-face events like public meetings and consultations are, with good reason, at the heart of much public engagement. They provide a dedicated block of time and a common space to learn about, discuss, and gather community input into public issues. However, no matter how well designed the event, such gatherings are pointless if nobody shows …
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