cfmr.org
CitizensForMediaReform.org

Links to relevant organizations and events:

KC Indy Media web site www.kcindymedia.org presents community news and alternative views. This is a Kansas City area branch of the “IndyMedia.org” collective of independent media organizations.

KKFI Radio. Independent community radio in greater Kansas City area.

eKC Online is a commercial publication with an independent view.

Reclaim Democracy.org / KC Reclaim Democracy's Kansas City area group is one of the fastest growing chapters of the ReclaimDemocracy.org organization. In its first few month of existence his organization has already been on the news with it's presentations on Wal-Mart (i.e. KC Star "Ill Wind for Wal-Mart).

Some national alternatives:

Free Press is a non-profit organization working to involve the public in media policymaking and to craft policies for a more democratic media system. Of special interest is their "National Conference for Media Reform" which will take place May 13-15, 2005 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Bill Moyers' statement on our opening page came from the previous conference in Madison, Wisconsin, in November 2003. (Madison conference report includes links to multimedia files of selected events and other conference materials.)

Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism
This is a film that “provides an in-depth look at Fox News and the dangers of ever-enlarging corporations taking control of the public's right to know.” Presentations occur in theaters, and DVDs and video tapes are available.

Alternet is launching a lawsuit against Fox News Network over its trademark “Fair and Balanced” on the grounds that it is misleading, deceptive, and “notoriously mis-descriptive.” That effort is also supported by MoveOn.org. Sign their petition to the Federal Trade Commission.

Air America Radio — an alternative to right wing talk radio. The Al Franken show provides an anchor for this new network, but at least 12 shows are listed during the day and weekend. Listen live.

FredomTV (Freedom-TV.net) — Very interesting internet television feed, with a Libritarian bent. I'll update if someone helps me organize information about where their content comes from and how they are organized, read the site for information as is available. To me this is an extremely important demonstration of several ideas. New formats will grow in the future, and we are not limited to the large high-budget network media. "Information Superhighway" methods will be extremely important in years to come. To me this demonstrates that alternative programming can be interesting, relevant, and most importantly well done! (Whether or not you agree with the content.)