The growth of corporate media over the past two decades has pulled the plug on thousands of local news outlets, leaving many citizens in the dark on the important issues shaping their communities. But thanks to Re:Public, a people-driven platform dedicated to disseminating grassroots voices and enhancing civic engagement at all levels, a new light is dawning in Florida that promises to change the news landscape across the nation.
“Re:Public was created to give people the information they need to identify the issues of greatest concern, share the information with their local communities, and work together with elected officials to address them and bring about improvement,” says Vince Cvijanovic, VP of Marketing and Sales at Re:Public. “The more people are informed, the better they will be able to participate in their communities and guide the government.”
Re:Public is creating a new news narrative with citizen-journalists
Re:Public is a digital platform that brings together local news, a calendar of local events, and a directory of government officials who are making an impact in the local community. As new users visit the site, they are invited to complete a free registration account form via a pop-up window. Required information includes entering their state and town, allowing Re:Public to direct them to content relevant to their location.
Users reading Re:Public news will immediately realize the stories aren’t dominated by the same narrative they have come to expect from corporate media, which is often biased toward the perspectives and prerogatives of the corporations that own them. Re:Public’s coverage has a different feel because it comes from a different source: citizen-journalists. These journalists are local users of the platform who are covering issues with a different set of eyes.
“Your town’s story shouldn’t be written by people who don’t even live there,” Cvijanovic says. “Local voices should lead vocal news, and on Re:Public, they do. We built our platform for local activists, concerned citizens, and citizen-journalists — real people who can investigate, report, and hold power accountable.”
Members who want to contribute to Re:Public with news content they prepare pay $15 per month (or $125 per year) for access that allows them to submit long-form articles and videos, tag local officials, organize actions, and create events that drive change. While access to the site is free for those who simply want to benefit from reading the news and viewing videos, Re:Public allows its users to voluntarily provide financial support to citizen-journalists who post on the site.
“Re:Public is local journalism powered by ‘we the people,’” Cvijanovic explains. “It’s transparent and independent with no ads, clickbait, or corporate influence. The amount of visibility articles get is based on the quality of the work and the outreach that citizen-journalists do to promote it, not on algorithms or paywalls.”
Re:Public helps citizens connect with news, officials, and organizations
Re:Public is creating a public forum where community, integrity, and unity can be cultivated and celebrated. The platform’s subsections — Local News, Calendar, Polls, and My Representatives — provide a unique space in the digital landscape for users to share and discover information that matters to the local community. Users can post and explore articles, events, and initiatives that uplift local causes, fundraisers, and civic actions.
“When citizens lack the ability to get information about local issues and events, their participation in local affairs is hampered,” Cvijanovic says. “The current landscape has made information about elections and information on elected officials hard to find, which makes it very difficult to hold those officials accountable. Re:Public provides the tools needed to solve that problem.”
In the near future, the Re:Public platform will empower users to promote small businesses, which its founders consider to be one of the most important participants that make communities function well. “We’re dedicated to spotlighting the issues and topics that drive our communities forward, which includes celebrating hardworking local businesses and community organizations that embody the spirit of American entrepreneurship and solidarity,” Cvijanovic says.
How citizens can get the most out of Re:Public’s revolutionary platform
To be a part of the Re:Public movement and contribute to its momentum, users need to explore and engage. Actively tapping into all of the platform’s resources contributes to a stronger, more connected network that honors American values and promotes unity.
Cvijanovic suggests users start by logging in daily to ensure they’ll see the articles and events posted by their local contributors. When users encounter articles and events that resonate with them, they should comment, expressing their point of view and engaging in community discussions.
“Users should also follow elected officials to see what issues they have been tagged on and how they respond,” Cvijanovic adds. “The information your engagement prompts can help you to make voting decisions that lead to the election of the best available representatives.”
Re:Public is the new freedom of speech platform, providing a place where everyone can get informed, organized, and active on issues shaping local communities. From its launch site in Florida, it is mobilizing a movement that will have a nationwide impact — one story and town at a time.
“Re:Public is providing Americans with an alternative to the crowded and confusing social media landscape, which is where nearly a quarter of citizens are now turning to for local news,” says Cvijanovic. “It’s a platform that represents the best of what America stands for — community, support, and a commitment to bring people together.”
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