Here are some interesting news articles I have found that relate to the application of citizen journalism in the current political climate in America, namely in the 'Occupy Wall Street' revolt.
I will draw on this current issue as an example of citizen journalism as an effective way of disseminating information that is not on mainstream media's agenda.
http://blog.sfgate.com/hleon/2011/09/26/occupy-wall-street-and-citizen-journalists-keeping-it-honest/
http://www.editorsweblog.org/web_20/2011/10/occupy_wall_streetoccupy_wall_street.php
http://www.observer.com/2011/09/media-coverage-on-occupy-wall-street/
http://knightcenter.utexas.edu/blog/citizen-journalists-use-cell-phones-social-media-cover-occupy-wall-street-protests
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