Lukol Directory: Society: Activism: Media

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.
http://www.pmwatch.org

Citizens for Media Literacy
Non-profit organization linking media literacy with the concepts and practices of citizenship. Includes suggested reading and contact information.
http://www.main.nc.us/cml/

Jean Kilbourne's Lecture Series
Biography, calendar, latest releases, description of her lecture content, about her films, resources, opportunities and contact information.
http://www.jeankilbourne.com/schedule.html

Media Bias News
Mission statement, how to identify bias, press releases, current actions, guestbook, chat and contact information.
http://www.fairpress.org/mbn/blog.htm

Lying Media Bastards
Includes news, resources, recommended links and rants from radio talk-show host Jake Sexton.
http://www.lyingmediabastards.com/

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.
http://www.mediae.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.
http://www.members.tripod.com/mustread/

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.
http://www.presscampaign.org/

Propadganda
From a non-profit organization; includes boycott and support lists, suggested resources, recommended links and contact information.
http://www.propadganda.org/

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.
http://www.acmecoalition.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.
http://www.moralityinmedia.org

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.
http://www.homevideo.net/FIRM

Free Press
Media reform organization promoting policies to produce a more competitive and public interest-oriented media system with a strong nonprofit and noncommercial sector. Includes how to help, a list of organizations, and a calendar of events.
http://www.freepress.net/

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.
http://www.radio4all.net/

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.
http://www.mediatank.org/

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.
http://www.eactivist.org

Active Free Media
Videos, a listserv, pictures, t-shirts for sale and contact information.
http://www.activefreemedia.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.
http://www.indymedia.org/

Carbon Defense League [CDL]
From an international collective; includes projects, writing, locations.
http://www.carbondefense.org/

The Video Activist Network
From an informal association of videographers; includes videos, resources, upcoming screenings, list of members and recommended links.
http://www.videoactivism.org/

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.
http://www.pcug.org.au/~terryg/media.htm

RINF.com
From an online community; includes streaming video, a webblog, e-books, forums, chat, FAQ and contact information.
http://www.rinf.com

Our Media
From a global network of scholars; includes planned conferences, white papers, brochures, participants, recommend links and contact information.
http://www.ourmedianet.org

OUTFOXED: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism
From MoveOn.org, includes clips, interviews, publicity, recommended movies and activism campaigns.
http://www.outfoxed.org/

American Forum
Organized by state and offering both material for news outlets and communication services for social change organizations.
http://www.mediaforum.org

Free Speech Internet Television
From Public Communicators Inc.; audios, videos, a newsletter, opportunities, membership information, items for sale, contact and donation information.
http://www.freespeech.org

Spending Liberally
Current sponsors of Fox News, recommended actions, news blog, registration form and contact information.
http://www.spendingliberally.org/index.cgi

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.
http://www.worldcampaign.net

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.
http://www.planetearthmedia.com

Media Transparency
Commentary, analysis and investigative data related to links between prominent conservative think-tanks and their funding sources.
http://www.mediatransparency.org/

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.
http://www.udc.org/

Alliance for Community Media
Advocate for grass-roots democratic media.
http://www.alliancecm.org/

Roundtable, Inc.
A production company. About the organization, previous productions, future plans, directions and contact information.
http://roundtablemedia.com

Media Education
About the organization, vision, portfolio, forum, projects, current news and contact information.
http://www.mediaeducation.co.uk/

Voices of Hope Productions
From an all women, NJ-based, video production company; includes portfolio, marketing strategies, special programs and information about film festivals.
http://www.voicesofhope.tv

The Zapatista Social Netwar in Mexico
Academic report explaining the tactics of "netwar" (that is, communicating grassroots ideas) using the Zapatista rebellion as an instructive example.
http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports...

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.
http://www.savagestupidity.com

Fazendo Media
An online newspaper from a group of students in Rio de Janeiro, includes editorials, special reports, short stories and contact information.
http://www.fazendomedia.com/en/

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.
http://www.diyrevolution.com

Gaaagle Free Speech Video Images Audio Blog
Commentary, images, video and contact information pertaining to Google's relationship with China.
http://gaaagle.com/

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.
http://www.media-alliance.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.
http://www.progressiveportal.org

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.
http://www.hanania.com/

Civic Media
From a group of Romanian journalists, includes mission statement, structure, proposals and contact information.
http://euro21.blueline.ro

Wiretap
Showcases investigative news articles, personal essays and opinions, and activist resources.
http://www.alternet.org/wiretap/

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.
http://www.mediarights.org/

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.
http://madison.indymedia.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.
http://www.causecommunications.com/

The Truth in America Project
From a group of grassroots volunteers; includes who they are, their goals, commentary, recommended links, forum, contact information and how to donate.
http://www.truthinamerica.net

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 publicizing the ways in which open-source and free tools can be used safely by people around the world to express themselves.
http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/

ChristianMedia.ca
From a Canadian-based group of Christians, includes newsletter, recommended links, resources and contact information.
http://www.christianmedia.ca/

Dobmeyer Communications
From a consultant; includes services offered, suggested stories, tips on promotion and contact information.
http://dobmeyer.com

Iconmedia
From a Texas-based group, includes videos for sale, a military documentation project, services offered, recommended links and contact information.
http://www.iconmedia.org

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.
http://friendsoftheabc.org

Media Mouse
Independent media activists document and participates in a variety of progressive movements. This collective in Grand Rapids, includes a group history, mission statement, current issues, news blog, flyers, photographs, publications, videos and contact information.
http://www.mediamouse.org/

Underground Advertising
An advertising agency for nonprofits. Who they are, previous clients, services offered, recent publicity, staff members, opportunities and contact information.
http://www.undergroundads.com

Media Education Foundation
From a nonprofit organization, includes mission statement, the group's history, contact information and previews of videos for sale.
http://www.mediaed.org

Fire the FCC
News, polls, and an interactive forum dealing FCC regulations, censorship, and freedom of expression.
http://www.firethefcc.com

Fresh Green Blog
From an alliance of people who favor the Green party. Upcoming events, links and archives.
http://green.blogspot.com

NewsBusters.org
About the organization, commentary, forums, images and links to media sources.
http://newsbusters.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.
http://mediathatmattersfest.org/

Sub Topics:
Anti-Media
Internet
Video
Culture Jamming
Anti-Channel-Logos
Radio


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