On April 1st, the Kansas Free Press will mark its 6-month anniversary. With gratitude for the Kansans who nobly commit their time and talents to citizen journalism, we are celebrating our upcoming half-year anniversary by proudly showcasing each of our writers.
ELLIS, Kan. - In this profile, we are honored to introduce KFP correspondent, Darrell Hamlin. He holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in Political Science from Rutgers University, and a B.A. in American Studies from Baylor University. He has taught full time on the faculties of Rutgers, Spring Hill College, and Fort Hays State University. His scholarship, teaching, and service have received awards, and he has been the recipient of grants for research and for educational development.
As a writer, educator, and consultant, he focuses on civic renewal and expanded narratives of public life.
He wrote a wonderful piece here, Signs of Democratic Life in Kansas, when he first joined our writing staff at Kansas Free Press. In it, Darrell wrote,
I have been consuming the product of journalism for many years, with a particular appetite for civic journalism - representations of reality that are useful and necessary for citizens to do their jobs. I have been hungry for something more relevant, something less like caloric content and more like nutrition. And yes, I also hunger for inspiration.
Kansas Free Press is my opportunity to start growing my own garden and making the meals I want to eat. It is also my opportunity to break bread with other Kansans who want something different.
Darrell also contributes commentary for print and broadcast media. He has used the byline, D.A. Hamlin, in his professional publications. When asked what he's likely to write about at Kansas Free Press, Darrell said,
What I have in mind is some fusion of human interest and political/cultural reporting. I want to profile people around the state who are doing work under the radar, as well as people who hold positions of official authority. I also want to find some way to get Kansans to articulate just what they want this place to be and become. And, of course, there are critical elections to cover - especially Governor, Senator, and U.S. Rep. One of the hopeful things about the blogosphere is that it gives engaged citizenry the opportunity (and responsibility) to practice the kind of journalism a democracy needs.
Darrell also writes at EverydayCitizen.com. We are very honored that he has become a Kansas Free Press journalist. You can browse all of Darrell's historical archives.
To learn more about any KFP writers, we encourage you to browse our directory of citizen journalists.
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