Media Activism

Media Activism

Media

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. 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.

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- From a group combatting stereotypes of Muslims; includes news, newsletter, researched publications, background information, tips on journalism and contact information.
- Videos, a listserv, pictures, t-shirts for sale and contact information.
- Non-profit organization linking media literacy with the concepts and practices of citizenship. Includes suggested reading and contact information.
- From a group of Romanian journalists, includes mission statement, structure, proposals and contact information.
- Commentary, analysis and investigative data related to links between prominent conservative think-tanks and their funding sources.
- 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.
- Web site and radio program focusing on issues in community and grassroots media, including: free/pirate radio, community radio, DIY media.
- From a global network of scholars; includes planned conferences, white papers, brochures, participants, recommend links and contact information.
- From an online community; includes streaming video, a webblog, e-books, forums, chat, FAQ and contact information.
- Commentary, resources and current developments from a national interfaith organization which seeks to combat obscenity and to uphold decency standards in mass communications.
- An association of grassroots radio broadcasters. About the group, selected audio, upload facility for new audio, contact information and how to donate.
- 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.
- From a San Francisco-based company videotaping riders in a van; includes sample broadcasts, release form, web blog and contact information.
- From Terry and Hazel Giesecke; includes overview of concerns, history of the movement, proposals for reform, recommended links and contact information.
- 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.
- From a nonprofit organization, includes videos from its film festival, who they are, how to participate and how to order products.
- From a Canadian-based group of Christians, includes newsletter, recommended links, resources and contact information.
- 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.
- Global Voices' mission is twofold: (1) To call attention to interesting conversations and perspectives emerging from citizens’ media around the world, and (2) To facilitate the emergence of new citizens’ voices through training, online tutorials, and
- A company striving to improve the lives of rural Africans. Goals, details about the organization, current and past projects, methodology, forums and staff members.
- 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,
- Current sponsors of Fox News, recommended actions, news blog, registration form and contact information.
- 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.
- 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.
- Includes news, resources, recommended links and rants from radio talk-show host Jake Sexton.
- News on activism collected from diverse sources on the web.
- 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.
- 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.
- From a nonprofit organization, includes mission statement, about the group, listserv, marketing opportunities, current events, merchandise for sale, resources, recommended links and contact information.
- An advertising agency for nonprofits. Who they are, previous clients, services offered, recent publicity, staff members, opportunities and contact information.
- From a nonprofit organization, includes mission statement, the group's history, contact information and previews of videos for sale.
- 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 lis
- 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.
- An online newspaper from a group of students in Rio de Janeiro, includes editorials, special reports, short stories and contact information.
- A group which supports voluntary change by the entertainment industry in favor of portraying less violence. Introduction, recommended links, forums and contact information.
- Mission statement, how to identify bias, press releases, current actions, guestbook, chat and contact information.
- A group protesting the Democratic National Convention in 2000. Viewpoints, commentary and information about post-Convention legal issues.
- From MoveOn.org, includes clips, interviews, publicity, recommended movies and activism campaigns.
- Biography, calendar, latest releases, description of her lecture content, about her films, resources, opportunities and contact information.
- 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.
- From Public Communicators Inc.; audios, videos, a newsletter, opportunities, membership information, items for sale, contact and donation information.
- From a nonprofit organization; includes state forums, services offered, article archive, how to get involved and contact information.
- Information on conferences, a directory of Arab journalists and publishers, information on the National Arab Journalists Association, commentary, a bookstore and recommended links.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- News, polls, and an interactive forum dealing FCC regulations, censorship, and freedom of expression.
- A report for sale explaining the tactics of "netwar" (i.e., communicating grassroots ideas) using the Zapatista rebellion in Mexico as an instructive example.
- From a group of volunteer contributors. Fax letters, forums, recommended links, download flyers, feedback, purchase merchandise and donate online.
- From a Wisconsin branch of IndyMedia, about the group, breaking news, analysis, reports on past demonstrations, upcoming events, audio, video, pictures and contact information.
- 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.
- 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.
- From an all women, NJ-based, video production company; includes portfolio, marketing strategies, special programs and information about film festivals.
- 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.
- From an alliance of people who favor the Green party. Upcoming events, links and archives.
- A production company. About the organization, previous productions, future plans, directions and contact information.
- 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.
- From a Texas-based group, includes videos for sale, a military documentation project, services offered, recommended links and contact information.
- 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.
- 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.
- From a non-profit organization; includes boycott and support lists, suggested resources, recommended links and contact information.
- From an informal association of videographers; includes videos, resources, upcoming screenings, list of members and recommended links.
- From a collective of independent organizations and independent journalists. History of the organization, news, commentary, archives, a listserv, links and contact information.
- 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.
- From an international collective; includes projects, writing, locations.
- From a consultant; includes services offered, suggested stories, tips on promotion and contact information.
- 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.

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