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Other Activist Resources
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A guide to some outstanding activist-related resources
All listed sites have been reviewed by GenderTalk staff
Click here to suggest a resource
Updated October, 2007
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Environment
- Media Activism
- Progressive Activism
- Progressive Faith
- Progressive Multimedia
- Indigenous
- Worthy Causes
- Web Technology
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Progressive Multimedia
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Brave New Films
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(Video) "Telling Stories to Build Movements that will Change the World". Brilliant, compelling works that expose the abuses of irresponsible corporations and individuals. They directly oppose propaganda disguised as news, warmongering and much more. Must-see video.
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MediaRights
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(Video) A community Web site, helping media makers, educators, nonprofits, and activists use documentaries to encourage action and inspire dialogue on contemporary social issues.
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Democracy Now
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(Radio/TV) An inspiring daily radio and TV news program, alternative news that examines the issues and arguments that the big corporate media channels leave untouched. Highlights grassroots efforts to enhance and ignite democracy in the US. Focuses on a range of issues that demand attention, from the relationship of citizens to their government and the role of money in campaigns to the impact of new technologies on politics and the media.
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Counterspin
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(Radio) A critical examination of the major news stories every week, exposing what the mainstream media might have missed in their own coverage.
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Ourmedia
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(multimedia) "The Global Home for Grassroots Media". A place where you can publish and store video, audio etc., and learn how to create citizens media. "Free storage & bandwidth forever."
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Video for Change
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A PDF manual published by human-rights advocacy nonprofit Witness, covers many aspects of planning, shooting, and editing - including scriptwriting and interviewing.
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