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How Do We Democratize Our Media?
It's time to democratize the media so a small handful of wealthy right-wingers no longer dictate our daily media diet.
Democracy in Peril: Twenty Years of Media Consolidation Under the Telecommunications Act
In 1996, President Clinton signed the bill into law. Today, the media industry is donating big to Hillary Clinton's campaign.
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What Does “Independent Media” Mean? Birthday Contemplations From the Truthout Staff
On Truthout's 14th birthday, the Truthout team shares what "independent media" means to us.
Crises at Pacifica Radio
Pacifica Radio, the iconic progressive radio network, is facing several major crises and faces big cuts.
Robert McChesney: We Need to Advocate Radical Solutions to Systemic Problems
The author discusses net neutrality, his hopes for a post-capitalist democracy in the United States and more.
War, Whistleblowing and Independent Journalism Panel
This panel on independent journalism includes: William Binney, NSA whistleblower; Marsha Coleman-Adebayo, EPA whistleblower; Jessica Desvarieux, journalist; Phil Donahue, journalist; Thomas Drake, NSA whistleblower; and Kirk Wiebe, NSA whistleblower.
People Powered Media Mobilizes Masses While Mass Media Remains Silent
If we continue to build the independent, people-powered media, greater numbers of people will build up immunity to the destructive misinformation of corporate media.