On AlterNet: independent media

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "independent media"

Independence Day and Independent Journalism

Rory O'Connor, MediaChannel.org. July 2, 2010.

Let us not forget that independent journalism is crucial to informed consent of the governed -- and thus a functioning democracy.

Strengthening Democracy Means Funding Independent Media

Rory O'Connor, MediaChannel.org. May 3, 2010.

Less than 0.05% of the $307 billion given to charity in 2008 went to non-profit journalism, at a time when news rooms are going extinct.

Izzy Award Winner Jeremy Scahill: "We're At a Ground Zero Moment to Save Real Journalism"

Byard Duncan, AlterNet. March 25, 2010.

The winner of the second annual Izzy Award, named after muckraking journalist I.F. Stone, discusses independent media and this critical moment in journalism.

Judy Miller Protected Scooter Libby, and Now She's a Saint?

Arianna Huffington, Huffington Post AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. July 31, 2008.

"Having Judy Miller be the face of such laws is like having Amy Winehouse doing PSAs for Partnership for a Drug Free America."

Jeremy Scahill: Blackwater is Still in Charge, Deadly, Above the Law and Out of Control

Antonia Juhasz, AlterNet. June 19, 2008.

Think Blackwater's days are numbered? Think again. Jeremy Scahill explains why its slaughter of Iraqis has not stopped the notorious mercenary firm.

Blackout of Winter Soldier Hearings Exposes Weakness of Indy Media

Sam Husseini, AlterNet. March 28, 2008.

While independent media outlets covered the hearings quite well themselves, they failed to push the story into the mainstream press.

Corporate Media's Virtual Blackout on Iraq Atrocity Hearings

FAIRMarch 20, 2008.

Independent media outlets such as AlterNet did the bulk of the Winter Soldier coverage, while the rest of the press shied away.

Sundance Docs Showcase Activist Agendas

Pat Aufderheide, In These Times. March 5, 2008.

This year's Sundance Film Festival featured a host of political documentaries promoting activist causes.

Creating Radio for the People

Amy Goodman, King Features Syndicate. August 8, 2007.

People are finding innovative ways to fight back against Rupert Murdoch, to demand independent, community-based media. You can join the movement to create new, full-power, noncommercial FM radio stations in the U.S.

Are Media Out to Get John Edwards?

Jeff Cohen, AlterNet. June 1, 2007.

Today, elite media are doing their best to raise Edwards' unfavorable rating. But the independent media and the Netroots are four years stronger than during Howard Dean's rise and fall.

Message to Readers: Help Us Keep the Bushies' Feet to the Fire

Don Hazen, AlterNet. April 11, 2007.

Tired of the war in Iraq, broken elections and crushing debt? Here's one way you can help.

Indy journalist slain in Mexico violence

Deanna Zandt, AlterNet: PEEK. October 29, 2006.

Deanna Zandt: Left-wing protesters in Oaxaca were attacked by pro-government forces, and videographer Brad Will was caught in the crossfire.