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Happy #InternationalDemocracyDay! We’re taking the WHOLE WEEK to celebrate the everyday people powering our #DocumentersNetwork.

We’re kicking off a weeklong fundraiser to keep #DocumentersOnDuty, with the goal to raise $5,000 by September 22! www.citybureau.org/documenters-...

City Bureau is scaling civic journalism, one Documenter at a time - Editor and Publisher City Bureau is quietly transforming how local government is covered — by paying thousands of everyday people to attend public meetings and take detailed notes. Since 2016, its Documenters program has ...

✨ We’re honored to see Editor & Publisher spotlight our #DocumentersNetwork, now in 24 communities across 16 states! Shoutout to Documenters Director @sonamvashi.bsky.social for leading this civic journalism movement with clarity and care. Read the feature: www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/city...

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All bangers!!

Last week, we had the honor of celebrating Collier Heights and the rich culture, profound courage and fortitude of its residents. We ate well and played Name that Collier Heights Icon.

See more photos from the event: canopyatlanta.org/2025/02/12/t...

As the managing partner of Detroit Documenters, we train and pay everyday Detroiters to document public meetings for the residents who can't make it there.

It's wasteful of Documenters' time (and their supporters' dollars) when city officials cancel these meetings at the last minute.

News Futures Since 2018, News Futures has been a collective of people, ideas, and spaces focused on building a participatory and networked future for local news. As we evolve, we invite you to join us in shaping t...

📢 So excited to support the launch of News Futures

Started by a group of news practitioners, we envision a future where:
• Everyone has access to reliable, actionable local news
• Local news reflects community
• Civic participation thrives

Join us here: www.newsfutures.org #NewsFutures

Cleveland nonprofit hopes to run with restoring Jesse Owens home Cuyahoga County Council’s Community Development Committee approved $20,000 to determine the feasibility of a Jesse Owens museum.

For over a year, #Documenters have followed the journey of Olympic Gold Medalist Jesse Owens' #Cleveland home up to its city landmark status in the spring. Read all about it 🏅https://signalcleveland.org/could-the-jesse-owens-home-become-a-museum-the-cleveland-restoration-society-wants-to-find-out/

Documenters.org: Making Local Government More Accountable All the info you need on public meetings in your town, in one easy-to-search place. Get TRAINED and PAID to hold your local government accountable. Powered by City Bureau.

Hey Bluesky!

Ready for a week of public meetings? Documenters are covering:

✅ SE Michigan Council of Governments
🚗 Detroit Transportation Committee
🚨 Board of Police Commissioners
🚶 Detroit Public Works
🚌 Transportation Riders United
🧑‍💼 Detroit City Council

Catch the notes: detroit.documenters.org

CFP for Atlanta Studies Symposium 2025 Call for Proposals 12th Annual Atlanta Studies Symposium From Diaries to Data: The Unfolding Stories of Atlanta May 2, 2025 Morehouse College Shirley Massey Executive Conference Center ...

📣 DEADLINE EXTENDED 🙏

Abstract submissions for the 12th Annual Atlanta Studies Symposium are now being accepted through February 14th!

If you weren't already able to get your submission in, be sure not to miss the opportunity to submit by the extended deadline!

Sandy Springs officials spar over proposed law limiting public protest The Sandy Springs City Council sparred over a proposal making it a misdemeanor offense to pass a leaflet, display a sign or protest within 50 feet of public places without

Everyone should pay attention to this one. Courtesy of Appen Media.

Decaturish is hiring another reporter.

📢 Today is #DocumentersDay! Join us in celebrating the people who make local democracy more accessible across the country.

#ChicagoDocumenters have covered 2500+ local meetings this year, ensuring you stay informed about decisions that affect your community. citybureau.org/donate

📢 Atlanta Documenters have covered more than 250 public meetings this year to ensure you stay informed. Donate today to fund this critical work and to support the community members who make local democracy more accessible for everyone. #DocumentersDay

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Today is #DocumentersDay! 📝 We’re proud to be part of a network of 3,500+ trained community members working across 22 U.S. cities to make local government more accessible and transparent. Hear from one of our own on why they chose to become a documenter: