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This category is for two kinds of sites. The first are sites that utilize media to promote grassroots social activism. The second are the ones that protest specific media sources.
There is a fine line between having a site that criticizes a specific source and one that promotes activism in opposition to it. However, if your site is more of a critical examination of a media source (or sources) than an activist one, it should be submitted to Media: Analysis and Opinion.
In addition, if your site is more oriented towards educating the public in how to consume the media in general, it should be submitted to Media Literacy.
Also, if your site promotes the "public interest" generally, and is not tied to any specific issue, it may belong here. It also should also be submitted to Media: Public Interest.
There is a fine line between having a site that criticizes a specific source and one that promotes activism in opposition to it. However, if your site is more of a critical examination of a media source (or sources) than an activist one, it should be submitted to Media: Analysis and Opinion.
In addition, if your site is more oriented towards educating the public in how to consume the media in general, it should be submitted to Media Literacy.
Also, if your site promotes the "public interest" generally, and is not tied to any specific issue, it may belong here. It also should also be submitted to Media: Public Interest.
Sites in Media
Free Speech Internet Television
From Public Communicators Inc.; audios, videos, a newsletter, opportunities, membership information, items for sale, contact and donation information.
The Zapatista Social Netwar in Mexico
A report for sale explaining the tactics of "netwar" (i.e., communicating grassroots ideas) using the Zapatista rebellion in Mexico as an instructive example.
Media File
A nonprofit resource and training center. About the organization, history, news, commentary, recommended links, archives, class schedules, how to become a member, special events and contact information.
Radio Free Conscience
Web site and radio program focusing on issues in community and grassroots media, including: free/pirate radio, community radio, DIY media.
Holding Hollywood Accountable
A group which supports voluntary change by the entertainment industry in favor of portraying less violence. Introduction, recommended links, forums and contact information.
Planet Earth Media
From a nonprofit public service agency; includes their history, services offered, success stories, who their clients are, a client application form and their Board of Directors.
Campaign for Press and Broadcasting Freedom
A coalition of community and labor groups concerned about the concentration of ownership of Canadian news sources. News, commentary, recommended links, a listserv and contact information.
D2KLA
A group protesting the Democratic National Convention in 2000. Viewpoints, commentary and information about post-Convention legal issues.
Independent Media Center - news
From a collective of independent organizations and independent journalists. History of the organization, news, commentary, archives, a listserv, links and contact information.
Independent Media Center, Los Angeles
A collective of organizations and journalists offering a grassroots, non-corporate perspective. About the group, upcoming events, recommended links, forums, special projects, contact information and how to join and donate.
Media Education Foundation
From a nonprofit organization, includes mission statement, the group's history, contact information and previews of videos for sale.
Underground Advertising
An advertising agency for nonprofits. Who they are, previous clients, services offered, recent publicity, staff members, opportunities and contact information.
Jean Kilbourne's Lecture Series
Biography, calendar, latest releases, description of her lecture content, about her films, resources, opportunities and contact information.
World Campaign
From the Planet Earth Foundation. Includes vision and motivational statements, commentary on a variety of issues, videos and images of public service announcents, recommended links, listserv, a forum and how to contribute.
eActivist.org
A volunteer organization promoting citizen involvement for people without much time for it. Mission statement, petitions, faxes, emails, favorite quotes, how to list your cause, how to support other causes and contact information.
Roundtable, Inc.
A production company. About the organization, previous productions, future plans, directions and contact information.
Fresh Green Blog
From an alliance of people who favor the Green party. Upcoming events, links and archives.
Radio For All
An association of grassroots radio broadcasters. About the group, selected audio, upload facility for new audio, contact information and how to donate.
Active Free Media
Videos, a listserv, pictures, t-shirts for sale and contact information.
The Video Activist Network
From an informal association of videographers; includes videos, resources, upcoming screenings, list of members and recommended links.
Mediarights.org
A group using documentaries to advance social causes. Membership information, information on workshops, news commentary, how to purchase documentaries, upcoming television programs of interest and film festival information.
Media Transparency
Commentary, analysis and investigative data related to links between prominent conservative think-tanks and their funding sources.
Media Awareness Network
From a Canadian non-profit organization especially concerned with violence in mass communications. Includes reports, opportunities, recommended links, contact information, members, sponsors, awards received and a press gallery.
PMW Palestine Media Watch
A group combating what it perceives as an anti-Palestinian bias in the US. How to use the site, contact information for representatives of major publications, an online fax-sending capability, news, commentary, issues of concern, archives, staff members, talking points, a message board, recommended links, how to volunteer, how to donate and a booklet for sale.
The Truth in America Project
From a group interested in achieving reform of the major news monopolies. Who they are, their goals, commentary, recommended links, forum, contact information and how to donate.
The Meadiae Trust
A company striving to improve the lives of rural Africans. Goals, details about the organization, current and past projects, methodology, forums and staff members.
ACME - the Action Coalition for Media Education
A group which is putting on a convention in October, 2002. Goals of the meeting, who should attend, costs, online registration forms, nominate speakers and contact information.
Film Industry Reform Movement
An international association concerned with "propaganda effects" of the US film industry. Mission statement, commentary, forums, press releases, recommended links, topics for further research, listserv, bookstore and how to volunteer.
Morality in Media
Commentary, resources and current developments from a national interfaith organization which seeks to combat obscenity and to uphold decency standards in mass communications.
Arab American Resources and Commentary on all subjects, from Chicago to Jerusalem
From Ray Hanania, a resource for the Arab community. Information on conferences, a directory of Arab journalists and publishers, information on the National Arab Journalists Association, commentary, a bookstore and recommended links.
Madison, Wisconsin Independent Media Center
From a Wisconsin branch of IndyMedia, about the group, breaking news, analysis, reports on past demonstrations, upcoming events, audio, video, pictures and contact information.
Progressive Portal: Easy Online Activism
From a group of volunteer contributors. Fax letters, forums, recommended links, download flyers, feedback, purchase merchandise and donate online.
Christians of Action
From a Canadian-based group of Christians, includes newsletter, recommended links, resources and contact information.
Friends of the ABC
From a group defending the independence of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Includes newsletter, talking points about advertising, the Board of Directors and funding; a discussion forum, contact information and how to submit information.
Cause Communications
From a consulting group for activists and non-profit organizations; includes beginner's guide to communicating, resources, services offered, client list, staff members and books for sale.
HonestReports.com
From a group combatting stereotypes of Muslims; includes news, newsletter, researched publications, background information, tips on journalism and contact information.
Showcasing a Better World
A voice for conscious cultural evolution toward a world that works for everyone.
Savage Stupidity
From a husband and wife team opposing the viewpoints of conservative radio talk show host Michael Savage; includes news, letters, newsletter, boycotts, things to buy and contact information.
A program for media reform in Australia
From Terry and Hazel Giesecke; includes overview of concerns, history of the movement, proposals for reform, recommended links and contact information.
Dobmeyer Communications
From a consultant; includes services offered, suggested stories, tips on promotion and contact information.
Citizens for Media Literacy
Non-profit organization linking media literacy with the concepts and practices of citizenship. Includes suggested reading and contact information.
Union for Democratic Communications
Promotes varied critical approaches to communications and media, analyzes power structures that control mass media, and advocates the creation of structures to promote democratic communications. Includes membership information.
DIYRevolution
From a group of musicians, artists and other activists; includes resources pertaining to upcoming events, recent film and media productions, art shows, writing and miscellaneous work.
Our Media
From a global network of scholars; includes planned conferences, white papers, brochures, participants, recommend links and contact information.
Nacefly
Political humor, news, protest literature.
COPSwatch
Richard Glen Boire's 'media parasite' that transforms the television reality show "Cops" into a teaching vehicle for learning about civil rights and unlawful police tactics. Audio and text archives available as well as related links, mailing list, and books for sale.
Cascadia Media Collective
From an anti-globalization group, offers CD's, books, zines and videos of protests and tactics.
Iconmedia
From a Texas-based group, includes videos for sale, a military documentation project, services offered, recommended links and contact information.
Free Press
From an organization promoting decentralization in broadcasting. Includes how to help, a list of organizations, breaking news, issues of concern and a calendar of events.
Media That Matters
From a nonprofit organization, includes videos from its film festival, who they are, how to participate and how to order products.
Civic Media
From a group of Romanian journalists, includes mission statement, structure, proposals and contact information.
Free Press
From a national organization founded by Robert McChesney, includes mission statement, frequently asked questions, calendar of events, current campaigns, issues, petitions, recommended organizations, contact information and how to support it.
Wiretap
From Alternet, an information source "by and for" young people. News, commentary, recommended links, message boards, upcoming events, image galleries, listserv, archives and contact information.
Media Mouse
From a collective in Grand Rapids Michigan, includes history of the group, mission statement, current issues, news blog, flyers, photographs, publications, videos and contact information.
Citizens for C-SPAN
From an organization which seeks to preserve and expand access to C-SPAN; includes mission statement, history, board of directors, campaigns, email alerts, membership and contact information.
American Forum
From a nonprofit organization; includes state forums, services offered, article archive, how to get involved and contact information.
Alliance for Community Media - USA
From a nonprofit organization, includes mission statement, about the group, listserv, marketing opportunities, current events, merchandise for sale, resources, recommended links and contact information.
Activism News - Topix.net
News on activism collected from diverse sources on the web.
Fazendo Media
An online newspaper from a group of students in Rio de Janeiro, includes editorials, special reports, short stories and contact information.
Media Tank
Works to bring together media arts, education, and activism to build awareness and support for media as a vital civic, cultural, and communications resource. Includes mailing list, news, press kits, articles, and links.
Lying Media Bastards
Includes news, resources, recommended links and rants from radio talk-show host Jake Sexton.
Fire the FCC
News, polls, and an interactive forum dealing FCC regulations, censorship, and freedom of expression.
Public Affairs Access News
About the site, news, newsletter, resources and contact information.
Carbon Defense League [CDL]
From an international collective; includes projects, writing, locations.
Free Press
National (USA) media reform organization promoting policies that will produce a more competitive and public interest-oriented media system with a strong nonprofit and noncommercial sector.
Critical Notes
Josh Honn's web blog which includes news, reports on activism and recommended links.
OUTFOXED: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism
From MoveOn.org, includes clips, interviews, publicity, recommended movies and activism campaigns. |
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