Media Activism
There are a total of 59 listings in this category.
Site Listings:
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.
www.pcug.org.au/~terryg/media.htm
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.
www.acmecoalition.org
Active Free Media
Videos, a listserv, pictures, t-shirts for sale and contact information.
www.activefreemedia.org
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.
www.alliancecm.org
American Forum
From a nonprofit organization; includes state forums, services offered, article archive, how to get involved and contact information.
www.mediaforum.org
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.
www.presscampaign.org
Carbon Defense League [CDL]
From an international collective; includes projects, writing, locations.
www.carbondefense.org
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.
www.causecommunications.com
ChristianMedia.ca
From a Canadian-based group of Christians, includes newsletter, recommended links, resources and contact information.
www.christianmedia.ca
Citizens for Media Literacy
Non-profit organization linking media literacy with the concepts and practices of citizenship. Includes suggested reading and contact information.
www.main.nc.us/cml
Civic Media
From a group of Romanian journalists, includes mission statement, structure, proposals and contact information.
euro21.blueline.ro
Dobmeyer Communications
From a consultant; includes services offered, suggested stories, tips on promotion and contact information.
dobmeyer.com
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.
www.eactivist.org
Fazendo Media
An online newspaper from a group of students in Rio de Janeiro, includes editorials, special reports, short stories and contact information.
www.fazendomedia.com/en
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.
www.homevideo.net/FIRM
Fire the FCC
News, polls, and an interactive forum dealing FCC regulations, censorship, and freedom of expression.
www.firethefcc.com
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.
www.freepress.net
Free Speech Internet Television
From Public Communicators Inc.; audios, videos, a newsletter, opportunities, membership information, items for sale, contact and donation information.
www.freespeech.org
Fresh Green Blog
From an alliance of people who favor the Green party. Upcoming events, links and archives.
green.blogspot.com
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.
friendsoftheabc.org
Gaaagle Free Speech Video Images Audio Blog
Commentary, images, video and contact information pertaining to Google's relationship with China.
gaaagle.com
Global Voices Online
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
www.globalvoicesonline.org
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.
www.members.tripod.com/mustread
Iconmedia
From a Texas-based group, includes videos for sale, a military documentation project, services offered, recommended links and contact information.
www.iconmedia.org
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.
www.indymedia.org
Jean Kilbourne's Lecture Series
Biography, calendar, latest releases, description of her lecture content, about her films, resources, opportunities and contact information.
www.jeankilbourne.com/schedule.html
Lying Media Bastards
Includes news, resources, recommended links and rants from radio talk-show host Jake Sexton.
www.lyingmediabastards.com
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.
madison.indymedia.org
Media Bias News
Mission statement, how to identify bias, press releases, current actions, guestbook, chat and contact information.
www.fairpress.org/mbn/blog.htm
Media Education
About the organization, vision, portfolio, forum, projects, current news and contact information.
www.mediaeducation.co.uk
Media Education Foundation
From a nonprofit organization, includes mission statement, the group's history, contact information and previews of videos for sale.
www.mediaed.org
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.
www.media-alliance.org
Media Mouse
An independent news and media source in Grand Rapids, Michigan operated by a media activist group; site includes feature length articles, daily news briefs, photographs, book reviews, commentary, video, and audio.
www.mediamouse.org
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.
www.mediatank.org
Media That Matters
From a nonprofit organization, includes videos from its film festival, who they are, how to participate and how to order products.
mediathatmattersfest.org
Media Transparency
Commentary, analysis and investigative data related to links between prominent conservative think-tanks and their funding sources.
www.mediatransparency.org
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.
www.mediarights.org
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.
www.moralityinmedia.org
NewsBusters.org
About the organization, commentary, forums, images and links to media sources.
newsbusters.org
Our Media
From a global network of scholars; includes planned conferences, white papers, brochures, participants, recommend links and contact information.
www.ourmedianet.org
OUTFOXED: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism
From MoveOn.org, includes clips, interviews, publicity, recommended movies and activism campaigns.
www.outfoxed.org
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.
www.planetearthmedia.com
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,
www.pmwatch.org
Progressive Portal: Easy Online Activism
From a group of volunteer contributors. Fax letters, forums, recommended links, download flyers, feedback, purchase merchandise and donate online.
www.progressiveportal.org
Propadganda
From a non-profit organization; includes boycott and support lists, suggested resources, recommended links and contact information.
www.propadganda.org
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.
www.radio4all.net
Ray Hanania
Information on conferences, a directory of Arab journalists and publishers, information on the National Arab Journalists Association, commentary, a bookstore and recommended links.
www.hanania.com
RINF.com
From an online community; includes streaming video, a webblog, e-books, forums, chat, FAQ and contact information.
www.rinf.com
Roundtable, Inc.
A production company. About the organization, previous productions, future plans, directions and contact information.
roundtablemedia.com
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.
www.savagestupidity.com
Spending Liberally
Current sponsors of Fox News, recommended actions, news blog, registration form and contact information.
www.spendingliberally.org/index.cgi
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.
www.mediae.org
The Video Activist Network
From an informal association of videographers; includes videos, resources, upcoming screenings, list of members and recommended links.
www.videoactivism.org
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.
www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR994/index.html
Underground Advertising
An advertising agency for nonprofits. Who they are, previous clients, services offered, recent publicity, staff members, opportunities and contact information.
www.undergroundads.com
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.
www.udc.org
Voices of Hope Productions
From an all women, NJ-based, video production company; includes portfolio, marketing strategies, special programs and information about film festivals.
www.voicesofhope.tv
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.
www.alternet.org/wiretap
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.
www.worldcampaign.net