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JA Resource Q&A: Sunlight’s Scout is “useful in an obvious way.”

Aiming to be useful and easy to use, Scout is a free tool for journalists and others to track policy as it's legislated and regulated. Read highlights of a live resource Q&A with Scout’s developer.

Posted by Emily Harris on August 21, 2012
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Scout

Penetrate the lawmaking labyrinth with this tech-marries-mission tool from Sunlight Foundation. Cuts research time and brings custom state or Congressional bill tracking right to you.

Posted by Journalism Accelerator on June 27, 2012
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HARO: Help A Reporter Out

Mark Fidelman suggests HARO to the JA community as a useful tool to connect reporters with experts in almost anything. Free and built on user input, the biz model reflects a return to mimic.

Posted by Journalism Accelerator on June 15, 2012
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JA How-to: A four-step guerrilla guide to social listening

How to tap into the powerful promise of social listening: Four essential steps and tools to support each that won’t break the bank.

Posted by Jacob Caggiano on June 4, 2012
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Sparkwise

Designed to visualize multiple metrics to track your success and tell your story, Sparkwise builds in calls-to-action to measure the real-world impact of your work.

Posted by Journalism Accelerator on April 19, 2012
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Socialbrite Sharing Center

Rich in resources to increase your impact through social media, communication tools and strong partnerships, “a learning & sharing hub for social good.”

Posted by Journalism Accelerator on April 19, 2012
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Timeline

A new timeline tool designed to be easy on the eyes and easy to use, courtesy of Medill's Knight News Innovation Lab. You choose: template or code. Some free assistance for publishers “of all sizes.”

Posted by Journalism Accelerator on April 6, 2012
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CoverItLive

Votes, shooting, sports: top, breaking news deserves comprehensive live coverage. Hyperlocal leaders apply this tool to meld multimedia, social and real time coverage.

Posted by Journalism Accelerator on December 29, 2011
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SeeClickFix

A powerful crowdsourcing tool, SeeClickFix documents issues that “become the seeds for news stories, investigative reports, and citizen advocacy pieces.” Check out their text and map widget!

Posted by Journalism Accelerator on November 23, 2011
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The National Institute on Money in State Politics: Follow the Money

A treasure trove of data to help you inform your communities; follow the Money is the only program in the nation that provides high-quality campaign spending data across all fifty states to further the public good.

Posted by Journalism Accelerator on October 3, 2011
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