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 specif...
This page was last updated on September 30th, 2008
This page was last updated on September 30th, 2008
Media (from Activism)
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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.
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.
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.
Christians of Action
From a Canadian-based group of Christians, includes newsletter, recommended links, resources 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.
Fire the FCC
News, polls, and an interactive forum dealing FCC regulations, censorship, and freedom of expression.
Media Education Foundation
From a nonprofit organization, includes mission statement, the group's history, contact information and previews of videos for sale.
OUTFOXED: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism
From MoveOn.org, includes clips, interviews, publicity, recommended movies and activism campaigns.
Lying Media Bastards
Includes news, resources, recommended links and rants from radio talk-show host Jake Sexton.
Jean Kilbourne's Lecture Series
Biography, calendar, latest releases, description of her lecture content, about her films, resources, opportunities and contact information.
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.
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.
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,
Critical Notes
Josh Honn's web blog which includes news, reports on activism 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.
Fazendo Media
An online newspaper from a group of students in Rio de Janeiro, includes editorials, special reports, short stories and contact information.
American Forum
From a nonprofit organization; includes state forums, services offered, article archive, how to get involved and contact information.
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.
Media That Matters
From a nonprofit organization, includes videos from its film festival, who they are, how to participate and how to order products.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Carbon Defense League [CDL]
From an international collective; includes projects, writing, locations.
Progressive Portal: Easy Online Activism
From a group of volunteer contributors. Fax letters, forums, recommended links, download flyers, feedback, purchase merchandise and donate online.
Roundtable, Inc.
A production company. About the organization, previous productions, future plans, directions and contact information.
Nacefly
Political humor, news, protest literature.
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.
Underground Advertising
An advertising agency for nonprofits. Who they are, previous clients, services offered, recent publicity, staff members, opportunities 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.
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.
HonestReports.com
From a group combatting stereotypes of Muslims; includes news, newsletter, researched publications, background information, tips on journalism and contact information.
Dobmeyer Communications
From a consultant; includes services offered, suggested stories, tips on promotion and contact information.
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.
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.
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.
Civic Media
From a group of Romanian journalists, includes mission statement, structure, proposals 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.
Citizens for Media Literacy
Non-profit organization linking media literacy with the concepts and practices of citizenship. Includes suggested reading and contact information.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activism News - Topix.net
News on activism collected from diverse sources on the web.
Public Affairs Access News
About the site, news, newsletter, resources and contact information.
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 lis
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.
D2KLA
A group protesting the Democratic National Convention in 2000. Viewpoints, commentary and information about post-Convention legal issues.
Radio Free Conscience
Web site and radio program focusing on issues in community and grassroots media, including: free/pirate radio, community radio, DIY media.
Active Free Media
Videos, a listserv, pictures, t-shirts for sale and contact information.
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.
Cascadia Media Collective
From an anti-globalization group, offers CD's, books, zines and videos of protests and tactics.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Video Activist Network
From an informal association of videographers; includes videos, resources, upcoming screenings, list of members and recommended links.
Free Speech Internet Television
From Public Communicators Inc.; audios, videos, a newsletter, opportunities, membership information, items for sale, contact and donation information.
Our Media
From a global network of scholars; includes planned conferences, white papers, brochures, participants, recommend links and contact information.
Media Transparency
Commentary, analysis and investigative data related to links between prominent conservative think-tanks and their funding sources.
Fresh Green Blog
From an alliance of people who favor the Green party. Upcoming events, links and archives.
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.
Showcasing a Better World
A voice for conscious cultural evolution toward a world that works for everyone.
Iconmedia
From a Texas-based group, includes videos for sale, a military documentation project, services offered, recommended links 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 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.
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 Canadian-based group of Christians, includes newsletter, recommended links, resources 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.
News, polls, and an interactive forum dealing FCC regulations, censorship, and freedom of expression.
From a nonprofit organization, includes mission statement, the group's history, contact information and previews of videos for sale.
From MoveOn.org, includes clips, interviews, publicity, recommended movies and activism campaigns.
Includes news, resources, recommended links and rants from radio talk-show host Jake Sexton.
Biography, calendar, latest releases, description of her lecture content, about her films, resources, opportunities 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 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.
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,
Josh Honn's web blog which includes news, reports on activism and recommended links.
From a Wisconsin branch of IndyMedia, about the group, breaking news, analysis, reports on past demonstrations, upcoming events, audio, video, pictures and contact information.
An online newspaper from a group of students in Rio de Janeiro, includes editorials, special reports, short stories and contact information.
From a nonprofit organization; includes state forums, services offered, article archive, how to get involved and contact information.
From a collective of independent organizations and independent journalists. History of the organization, news, commentary, archives, a listserv, links and contact information.
From a nonprofit organization, includes videos from its film festival, who they are, how to participate and how to order products.
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.
Media Awareness NetworkFrom 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.
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.
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 an international collective; includes projects, writing, locations.
From a group of volunteer contributors. Fax letters, forums, recommended links, download flyers, feedback, purchase merchandise and donate online.
A production company. About the organization, previous productions, future plans, directions and contact information.
Political humor, news, protest literature.
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.
An advertising agency for nonprofits. Who they are, previous clients, services offered, recent publicity, staff members, opportunities and contact information.
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.
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.
From a group combatting stereotypes of Muslims; includes news, newsletter, researched publications, background information, tips on journalism and contact information.
From a consultant; includes services offered, suggested stories, tips on promotion 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.
Media FileA 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.
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.
From a group of Romanian journalists, includes mission statement, structure, proposals 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.
Non-profit organization linking media literacy with the concepts and practices of citizenship. Includes suggested reading and contact information.
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.
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.
A company striving to improve the lives of rural Africans. Goals, details about the organization, current and past projects, methodology, forums and staff members.
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.
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.
News on activism collected from diverse sources on the web.
About the site, news, newsletter, resources and contact information.
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
From a nonprofit organization, includes mission statement, about the group, listserv, marketing opportunities, current events, merchandise for sale, resources, recommended links and contact information.
A group protesting the Democratic National Convention in 2000. Viewpoints, commentary and information about post-Convention legal issues.
Web site and radio program focusing on issues in community and grassroots media, including: free/pirate radio, community radio, DIY media.
Videos, a listserv, pictures, t-shirts for sale and contact information.
An association of grassroots radio broadcasters. About the group, selected audio, upload facility for new audio, contact information and how to donate.
From an anti-globalization group, offers CD's, books, zines and videos of protests and tactics.
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.
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.
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.
From Terry and Hazel Giesecke; includes overview of concerns, history of the movement, proposals for reform, recommended links and contact information.
From an informal association of videographers; includes videos, resources, upcoming screenings, list of members and recommended links.
From Public Communicators Inc.; audios, videos, a newsletter, opportunities, membership information, items for sale, contact and donation information.
From a global network of scholars; includes planned conferences, white papers, brochures, participants, recommend links and contact information.
Commentary, analysis and investigative data related to links between prominent conservative think-tanks and their funding sources.
Fresh Green BlogFrom an alliance of people who favor the Green party. Upcoming events, links and archives.
A group which supports voluntary change by the entertainment industry in favor of portraying less violence. Introduction, recommended links, forums and contact information.
A voice for conscious cultural evolution toward a world that works for everyone.
From a Texas-based group, includes videos for sale, a military documentation project, services offered, recommended links and contact information.
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