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Social
Justice and Peace Studies Alternative Media Resources List
Mainstream media has
become increasingly attached to profits and the interests of big business
often at the expense of independent analysis, objective
journalism and public common interest. The following
alternative media websites offer different perspectives than that found in
the mainstream media and could be of great interest to Social Justice
and Peace Studies students. Please explore the following websites
with openness and criticism.
This list is certainly not exhaustive, if you have a suggestion or an addition then please email the web administrator at sjpsweb@uwo.ca
SOJOURNERS
Sojourners is a Christian ministry whose mission is to proclaim and practice the biblical call to integrate spiritual renewal and social justice. In our lives and in our work, we seek to be guided by the biblical principles of justice, mercy, and humility. http://www.sojo.net/
ZNet intends to become a community of mutually supportive actors in the struggle to make the world a better place for human beings and other living things. It focuses largely, though not exclusively, on issues of class, race, gender, political power, ecology, and international relations as they affect people throughout the world and mainly in the U.S. ZNet presents analyses, but also vision. It provides diagnosis but also prescription. http://www.zmag.org/
This list is certainly not exhaustive, if you have a suggestion or an addition then please email the web administrator at sjpsweb@uwo.ca
The ACTivist Magazine is a
toolkit for building a better world, published quarterly by ACT for the
Earth. The ACTivist Magazine explores the interconnections of peace,
ecology and human rights through various activist campaigns and
experiences. By bringing these issues together in people's minds, the
ACTivist seeks to educate and engage its readers in the arts of
resistance.
http://www.activistmagazine.com/
ADBUSTERS
Adbusters offers incisive philosophical articles as well as activist commentary from around the world addressing issues ranging from genetically modified foods to media concentration. In addition, our annual social marketing campaigns like Buy Nothing Day and TV Turnoff Week have made us an important activist networking group. Ultimately, though, Adbusters is an ecological magazine, dedicated to examining the relationship between human beings and their physical and mental environment. We want a world in which the economy and ecology resonate in balance. We try to coax people from spectator to participant in this quest. We want folks to get mad about corporate disinformation, injustices in the global economy, and any industry that pollutes our physical or mental commons. http://www.adbusters.org/
Adbusters offers incisive philosophical articles as well as activist commentary from around the world addressing issues ranging from genetically modified foods to media concentration. In addition, our annual social marketing campaigns like Buy Nothing Day and TV Turnoff Week have made us an important activist networking group. Ultimately, though, Adbusters is an ecological magazine, dedicated to examining the relationship between human beings and their physical and mental environment. We want a world in which the economy and ecology resonate in balance. We try to coax people from spectator to participant in this quest. We want folks to get mad about corporate disinformation, injustices in the global economy, and any industry that pollutes our physical or mental commons. http://www.adbusters.org/
ALTERNET
AlterNet's online magazine provides a mix of news, opinion and investigative journalism on subjects ranging from the environment, the drug war, technology and cultural trends to policy debate, sexual politics and health issues. The AlterNet article database includes more than 7,000 stories from over 200 sources. A nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening and supporting independent and alternative journalism. http://www.alternet.org/
AlterNet's online magazine provides a mix of news, opinion and investigative journalism on subjects ranging from the environment, the drug war, technology and cultural trends to policy debate, sexual politics and health issues. The AlterNet article database includes more than 7,000 stories from over 200 sources. A nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening and supporting independent and alternative journalism. http://www.alternet.org/
Alt London provides a space
where people can publish their articles on local issues, or respond to
others' articles. It also features an announcement board, a local
events calendar, and a page of local links.
http://www.altlondon.org
ANTIWAR.COM
From a lone protest against the NATO-crats' brutal war against Serbia, to a website dedicated to fighting interventionism on every front -- Antiwar.com is building an international movement against the would-be overlords of a "New World Order." http://www.antiwar.com/
From a lone protest against the NATO-crats' brutal war against Serbia, to a website dedicated to fighting interventionism on every front -- Antiwar.com is building an international movement against the would-be overlords of a "New World Order." http://www.antiwar.com/
Common Dreams is a national
non-profit citizens' organization working to bring progressive Americans
together to promote progressive visions for America's future. Founded in
1997, we are committed to being on the cutting-edge of using the internet
as a political organizing tool - and creating new models for internet
activism. http://wwwo.commondreams.org/
DEMOCRACY
NOW!
Democracy Now! is a national, listener-sponsored public radio and TV show online, pioneering the largest community media collaboration in the country. A national news show committed to bringing the voices of the marginalized to the airwaves on issues ranging from the global to the local. It brings to life the ideas and voices of some of the best minds of this generation (and previous ones), including activists, muckrakers, visionaries, artists, risk-takers, academics and "just folks" who share a commitment to truth, democracy, justice, diversity, equality and peace. http://www.democracynow.org/
Democracy Now! is a national, listener-sponsored public radio and TV show online, pioneering the largest community media collaboration in the country. A national news show committed to bringing the voices of the marginalized to the airwaves on issues ranging from the global to the local. It brings to life the ideas and voices of some of the best minds of this generation (and previous ones), including activists, muckrakers, visionaries, artists, risk-takers, academics and "just folks" who share a commitment to truth, democracy, justice, diversity, equality and peace. http://www.democracynow.org/
INDEPENDENT MEDIA
CENTRES
London Indymedia: http://loam.yi.org/
The Independent Media Center is a grassroots organization committed to using media production and distribution as a tool for promoting social and economic justice. It is our goal to further the self-determination of people under-represented in media production and content, and to illuminate and analyze local and global issues that impact ecosystems, communities and individuals. We seek to generate alternatives to the biases inherent in the corporate media controlled by profit, and to identify and create positive models for a sustainable and equitable society. To link to the Seattle Media Center click here.
Independentmedia.ca is a directory of non-corporate media in Canada, including print, television and video, online, local, français, organizations and activism, indymedia, "independent" weeklies, student press and radio resources. http://www.independentmedia.ca
The London Commons is a local
media collective working to be a cooperative in London, Ontario. This
website is a free and open media space that is by, for and of Londoners.
You are welcome to publish documents, blogs, audio, events on our
calendar, chat it up on our forums, or get to know your neighbours in
the user profiles.
http://www.londoncommons.net
On Media Channel, you will find
original news, opinions and reports. You will also have access to hundreds
of media issues organizations from all points on the globe. These include
media watch groups, university journalism departments, professional
organizations, anti-censorship monitors, and trade publications. This
supersite is a reading room, a research center, and a meeting place for
everyone with an interest in the media. http://www.mediachannel.org/
NEW
INTERNATIONALIST
New Internationalist exists to report on issues of world poverty and inequality; to focus attention on the unjust relationship between the powerful and the powerless in both rich and poor nations; to debate and campaign for the radical changes necessary if the basic material and spiritual needs of all are to be met. http://www.newint.org/ To link directly to the NI back issues and the NI mega keyword index click here.
New Internationalist exists to report on issues of world poverty and inequality; to focus attention on the unjust relationship between the powerful and the powerless in both rich and poor nations; to debate and campaign for the radical changes necessary if the basic material and spiritual needs of all are to be met. http://www.newint.org/ To link directly to the NI back issues and the NI mega keyword index click here.
Rabble.ca will interest all those who
are looking for alternatives to mainstream media. We hope to reflect the
energy of the exciting democracy movement emerging around the world. At
the same time, Rabble will be building on the strengths of the diverse
movements for equality and social justice that have contributed so much
over the years. Finally, this is a place where the creative spirit of our
enormously talented cultural communities will be celebrated. http://www.rabble.ca/
THE SOCIAL EDGE
We're a monthly online social justice and faith magazine. Our goal is to provide our readers with a vibrant mix of articles, columns, commentary, editorials, book reviews, and interviews usually not found in the mainstream news media. As a journal of faith we're ecumenical in outlook. Although we follow the Catholic Church closely, we're interested in matters connected to other Christian churches and faiths. Whatever issues we address, we'll be searching and broadening our scope, unwilling to settle for easy answers. http://www.thesocialedge.com/
We're a monthly online social justice and faith magazine. Our goal is to provide our readers with a vibrant mix of articles, columns, commentary, editorials, book reviews, and interviews usually not found in the mainstream news media. As a journal of faith we're ecumenical in outlook. Although we follow the Catholic Church closely, we're interested in matters connected to other Christian churches and faiths. Whatever issues we address, we'll be searching and broadening our scope, unwilling to settle for easy answers. http://www.thesocialedge.com/
SOJOURNERS
Sojourners is a Christian ministry whose mission is to proclaim and practice the biblical call to integrate spiritual renewal and social justice. In our lives and in our work, we seek to be guided by the biblical principles of justice, mercy, and humility. http://www.sojo.net/
Straight Goods is a watchdog working
for Canadian consumers and citizens. The purpose of Straight Goods is to
help you save money, protect your rights and untangle spin with
investigative reports, features, forums, archives, and links to many
others who share our values. http://www.straightgoods.com/
ZNet intends to become a community of mutually supportive actors in the struggle to make the world a better place for human beings and other living things. It focuses largely, though not exclusively, on issues of class, race, gender, political power, ecology, and international relations as they affect people throughout the world and mainly in the U.S. ZNet presents analyses, but also vision. It provides diagnosis but also prescription. http://www.zmag.org/
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