Tag: citizen journalism

James O’Keefe: It’s Time to ‘Decentralize’ Journalism

In the wake of his public split from Project Veritas, investigative reporter James O’Keefe has launched a new venture that aims to put the power of the media in the hands of everyday people. The goal, he said, is to “decentralize” journalism. “What if there was a way to empower and mobilize journalists, citizen journalists,…


Citizen Journalism Faster on the Draw Than Mainstream Media in Uncovering FTX Scandal

News Analysis On Sept. 3, 2022, veteran short-seller Marc Cohodes leveled several bold accusations at crypto exchange FTX and its founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Among the many predictions made by the short-seller was the fact that FTX did not have as much money as it claimed. “Everything reads like this thing is a complete scam,” Cohodes…


James O’Keefe: A Proposal for a New Type of Journalism

A muckraker is someone who makes public what those in power want to keep hidden. And in an environment where many news outlets have become mouthpieces of political parties and corporate powers, a new type of muckraker journalism is needed. James O’Keefe, founder of Project Veritas, has presented in his new book, “Muckraker,” a proposal…


Citizen Journalism Rises Among Parents Who Question Health Policies

As more people question whether their local health policies are engaging in government overreach, parents are becoming citizen investigative journalists who form constitutional rights groups to hold policymakers accountable. For Kelly Wiggen in Rutherford County, North Carolina, it began when she said the mask mandates in her child’s school weren’t adding up. From there, the…