Open Directory - Society: Issues: Business: Media: Bias and Balance

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BBC Bias - Selection of links alleging BBC-Labour bias.
Citizens Coalition for Responsible Media - Conservative group dedicated to studying and fighting media bias. Regular features, topical studies, resources for research, and links to similar organizations.
Coloring the News: How Crusading for Diversity Has Corrupted American Journalism - Book by William McGowan asserting that political correctness has corrupted American journalism.
Counterpunch - How to Turn a Priest into a Cannibal - Article offering a critical analysis of the role of the U.S. media during the 2004 coup d'etat in Haiti.
Darker Alliances - Web editorial on the San Jose Mercury News and what constitutes fair reporting.
Fox Attacks: They Distort, We Reply - Includes video clips of Fox hosts and guests making outlandish claims such as there are no homeless vets, or various progressives are terrorist sympathizers, and provides commentary and analysis of the "Fair and Balanced" network.
Mainstream Press Misdeeds - Judi Bari's refutation of mainstream press distorting information about Earth First and other activist groups is laid out at the bottom of this editorial page by Jeff Elliott.
Media Bias Basics - Conservative media watchdog group, the Media Research Center, documents examples of Liberal bias in media, journalists views, and news coverage.
Media Lens - Focuses most of its attention on the UK 'liberal' media, contending that, despite its leftist appearance, the scope and depth of its coverage are circumscribed by commercial considerations.
Media Review Network - Aims to dispel myths and stereotypes about Islam and Muslims and to foster bridges of understanding. Its goal is to monitor, analyse, dissect and evaluate distortions fabrications and double standards about Muslims in the mass media in South Africa. It also aims to fight stereotyping through education and by coordinating and developing Muslim media communication efforts in South Africa.
News Bias Explored - Analyzes what news bias is and how it manifests through real examples and interactive activities. Includes some teaching resources.
Project Censored - Explores and publicize the extent of censorship in society by locating stories about significant issues which are rarely aired in mainstream media.
Reportage - Magazine of the Australian Centre for Independent Journalism - Committed to the idea that the media can play a role in making those in power accountable to the public.
Republican Bias in the Media - Articles and links from website that contends media is biased towards support of Republicans and conservative views.
TV News Lies - How the media has helped politicians and the US government lie about every issue from Iraq to AIDS funding. Editorials and a call to action.
The Non-rational Citizen - Author posits people are brainwashed by the mainstream media. Includes additional articles on politics in Canada and some on the US.
Times Watch - Aims at documenting any liberal bias in the coverage of the New York Times. Calls on paper's management to enshrine balanced reporting, or risk forfeiting the Times' standing as the “newspaper of record.”
The Consortium for Independent Journalism - Money, Media & the Mess in America - Editorial stating that sometime after 2009, when historians pick through the wreckage left behind by George W. Bush’s administration, they will have to come to grips with the role played by the professional conservative media infrastructure. (January 28, 2005)

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ACME - the Action Coalition for Media Education - Mission statement, blog, teaching resources, online store, donation page and contact information.
ACTivist Magazine - From ACT for the Earth, includes history of the group, newsletter, calendar, campaigns and contact information.
Active Free Media - Videos, a listserv, pictures, t-shirts for sale and contact information.
Alliance for Community Media - USA - From a nonprofit organization, includes mission statement, about the group, listserv, marketing opportunities, current events, merchandise for sale, resources, recommended links and contact information.
American Forum - From a nonprofit organization; includes state forums, services offered, article archive, how to get involved and contact information.
Cause Communications - From a consulting group for activists and non-profit organizations; includes beginner's guide to communicating, resources, services offered, client list, staff members and books for sale.
Cine Rebelde - A non-profit, multi-lingual site that includes movies, videoclips and DVDs on social movements.
Citizen Journalist - From a network of contributors, includes images, commentary, videos, FAQ and contact information.
Citizens for Media Literacy - Non-profit organization linking media literacy with the concepts and practices of citizenship. Includes suggested reading and contact information.
Civic Media - From a group of Romanian journalists, includes mission statement, structure, proposals and contact information.
Dobmeyer Communications - From a consultant; includes services offered, suggested stories, tips on promotion and contact information.
Fazendo Media - An online newspaper from a group of students in Rio de Janeiro, includes editorials, special reports, short stories and contact information.
Film Industry Reform Movement - An international association concerned with "propaganda effects" of the US film industry. Mission statement, commentary, forums, press releases, recommended links, topics for further research, listserv, bookstore and how to volunteer.
Free Press - From an organization promoting decentralization in broadcasting. Includes how to help, a list of organizations, breaking news, issues of concern and a calendar of events.
Free Speech Internet Television - From Public Communicators Inc.; audios, videos, a newsletter, opportunities, membership information, items for sale, contact and donation information.
Fresh Green Blog - From an alliance of people who favor the Green party. Upcoming events, links and archives.
Friends of the ABC - From a group defending the independence of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Includes newsletter, talking points about advertising, the Board of Directors and funding; a discussion forum, contact information and how to submit information.
Gaaagle - Commentary, images, video and contact information pertaining to Google's relationship with China.
Global Voices Online - From a non-profit organization of bloggers, includes commentary, translated commentaries, RSS feeds, links and contact information.
Googleplex.tv - Members-only site to post entertainment and socially concious materials; includes videos, photos, blogs, news links and chat.
Holding Hollywood Accountable - A group which supports voluntary change by the entertainment industry in favor of portraying less violence. Introduction, recommended links, forums and contact information.
Iconmedia - From a Texas-based group, includes videos for sale, a military documentation project, services offered, recommended links and contact information.
Independent Media Center - news - From a collective of independent organizations and independent journalists. History of the organization, news, commentary, archives, a listserv, links and contact information.
Jean Kilbourne - Biography, calendar, latest releases, description of her lecture content, about her films, awards, resources, opportunities and contact information.
Lying Media Bastards - Includes news, resources, recommended links and rants from radio talk-show host Jake Sexton.
Media Education - About the organization, vision, portfolio, forum, projects, current news and contact information.
Media Education Foundation - From a nonprofit organization, includes mission statement, the group's history, contact information and previews of videos for sale.
Media File - A nonprofit resource and training center. About the organization, history, news, commentary, recommended links, archives, class schedules, how to become a member, special events and contact information.
Media Matters: Media Transparency - Commentary, analysis and investigative data related to links between prominent conservative think-tanks and their funding sources.
Media Mouse - An independent news and media source in Grand Rapids, Michigan operated by a media activist group; feature length articles, daily news briefs, photographs, book reviews, commentary, video, and audio.
Media Reform Ideas For a Better Australian Media - From Terry and Hazel Giesecke; includes overview of concerns, history of the movement, proposals for reform, recommended links and contact information.
Media That Matters - From a nonprofit organization, includes videos from its film festival, who they are, how to participate and how to order products.
Mediarights.org - A group using documentaries to advance social causes. Membership information, information on workshops, news commentary, how to purchase documentaries, upcoming television programs of interest and film festival information.
Morality in Media - Commentary, resources and current developments from a national interfaith organization which seeks to combat obscenity and to uphold decency standards in mass communications.
NewsBusters.org - About the organization, commentary, forums, images and links to media sources.
Northern Visions - Training, access and production for independent, grass roots and community based media and art projects. Provides information on workshops, funding, services and facilities.
OUTFOXED: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism - From MoveOn.org, includes clips, interviews, publicity, recommended movies and activism campaigns.
Occupy Los Angeles News The News of the Occupy Wall Street Movement Los Angeles _ We are Occupy LA! - Contains a blog, a mechanism to upload media, link to resources, past publications and photos.
Occupy The Planet - Declaration of purpose, commentary, videos, streams, upcoming events and related links.
PMW Palestine Media Watch - From an Israeli research group monitoring Palestinian media. How to use the site, contact information, an online fax-sending capability, news, commentary, issues of concern, archives, staff members, talking points, a message board, recommended links, how to volunteer, how to donate and a booklet for sale.
Planet Earth Media - From a nonprofit public service agency; includes their history, services offered, success stories, who their clients are, a client application form and their Board of Directors.
Progressive Portal - From a group of volunteer contributors. Fax letters, forums, recommended links, download flyers, feedback, purchase merchandise and donate online.
Project: Think Different - News, profile, programs, music and video.
RINF.com - From an online community; includes streaming video, a weblog, e-books, forums, chat, FAQ and contact information.
Radio For All - An association of grassroots radio broadcasters. About the group, selected audio, upload facility for new audio, contact information and how to donate.
Slum - TV - From an African-based group of videographers; includes previews of work, archives, press, mailing list, contact information and recommended links.
Social Uproar - Includes commentary and advice for charities and non profits hoping to achieve social change.
The Meadiae Trust - A company striving to improve the lives of rural Africans. Goals, details about the organization, current and past projects, methodology, forums and staff members.
The Media Oasis - Information on conferences, a directory of Arab journalists and publishers, information on the National Arab Journalists Association, commentary, a bookstore and recommended links.
The Precarious - A daily online magazine devoted to protest activity; includes news, commentary, criticism, cultural reviews and related links.
The Video Activist Network - From an informal association of videographers; includes videos, resources, upcoming screenings, list of members and recommended links.
The Zapatista Social Netwar in Mexico - A report for sale explaining the tactics of "netwar" (i.e., communicating grassroots ideas) using the Zapatista rebellion in Mexico as an instructive example.
Underground Advertising - An advertising agency for nonprofits. Who they are, previous clients, services offered, recent publicity, staff members, opportunities and contact information.
Voices of Hope Productions - From an all women, NJ-based, video production company; includes portfolio, marketing strategies, special programs and information about film festivals.
Wiretap - From Alternet, an information source "by and for" young people. News, commentary, recommended links, message boards, upcoming events, image galleries, listserv, archives and contact information.
World Campaign - From the Planet Earth Foundation. Includes vision and motivational statements, commentary on a variety of issues, videos and images of public service announcements, recommended links, listserv, a forum and how to contribute.
mediawatch-uk - From a UK-based committee; includes press releases, newsletters, publications, petitions, letters, contacts and recommended links.
the Big Stink Guide - From Australia; includes weblog, commentary, image galleries, merchandise, video and recommended links.

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