Gannett's new lease on news

Involving citizen journalists in the journalism process seems to be paying off for Gannett - and journalism, as a whole - according to this editorial by Jon Fine in BusinessWeek online. It's not just Gannett, though, that is taking this approach. Other newspapers around the country, that aren't Gannett-owned or operated, are following a similar path. People want to feel like they're a part of the news process and often they have much to offer. But it is still up to the pros when there are major stories and controversial issues to make sure things are thoroughly investigated and properly balanced.