2011-01-23 Tucson still has excellent professional journalists, like Josh Brodesky and Jim Nintzel. In ten years, will we? Corporate ownership of the media and tight budgets threaten our 'fourth estate'. Having professional quality citizen journalists sounds like a good plan for the future - not to mention a fascinating hobby that supports democracy and your local community!
How can independent citizen journalists be supported?
We don't have all the answers, but traditionally advertising has been the main revenue stream that pays journalists. Donations from readers may be another.
bTucson.com gives you direct access to both, as well as editorial support.
To start now, email with a brief note of what you'd like to write about.
If you'll write insightful articles about subjects of local interest, we will run ads on them that pay directly to you. If desired, we will help you add a 'Donate to the author' link with each article that goes directly to your own paypal account - or donate to your favorite cause. You're also welcome to link to your own site or sites.
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