Call for Papers: The commons as a force for rethinking information production?

In this call for papers, we pursue a twofold objective: applying the concept of commons to contemporary shifts in news production, and examining it through the tangible practices emerging within the information sector. Methodologically, we draw on the proposals of Ostrom and Bollier, who argue that any attempt to grasp the commons in a given project must take into account (1) the groups and individuals who initiate commons-based practices, (2) the object of the commons (in this case, the resource at stake, namely information) and (3) the governance rules established by the community. As these three dimensions may be present to varying degrees across different projects, it is crucial to consider both their respective contributions and their interrelations.

Editors of this special issue:
Éric George, Université du Québec à Montréal, Canada
Fábio Henrique Pereira, Université Laval, Canada
Nathalie Pignard-Cheynel, Université de Neuchâtel, Suisse

The deadline for submitting full manuscripts (between 30,000 and 50,000 characters, including footnotes and bibliographical references) is May 31, 2026 directly on the journal's website. Please indicate in the subject of your message the title of the issue to which you wish to contribute.

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