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Alternative Media Sites
These sites were recommended by people interested in media sites that present positions often not represented in the mainstream newspapers and media sites. These sites often present a critical examination of events happening in the world. We provide these sites in the spirit of an openness to making alternative perspectives available to those who seek to understand multiple points of view of world events.
AlterNet
AlterNet has posted a powerful new animated film that advocates for justice, not blind revenge, in response to the 9-11 attacks. AlterNet.org is an online magazine and information resource where pressing issues are subject to examination and debate.
http://www.alternet.org/break_cycle.html
Freedom Forum
http://www.freedomforum.org/about/
The Freedom Forum, based in Arlington, Va., is a nonpartisan foundation dedicated to free press, free speech and free spirit for all people. The foundation focuses on three main priorities: the Newseum, First Amendment issues and newsroom diversity.
Freedom House
http://www.freedomhouse.org
Freedom House is a clear voice for democracy and freedom around the world. Founded nearly sixty years ago by Eleanor Roosevelt, Wendell Willkie, and other Americans concerned with the mounting threats to peace and democracy, Freedom House has been a vigorous proponent of democratic values and a steadfast opponent of dictatorships of the far left and the far right.
Human Rights Watch
http://www.hrw.org
Human Rights Watch tracks developments in more than 70 countries around the world. We also follow issues in women's rights, children's rights, and the flow of arms to abusive forces
NY City imc
(Independent Media Center)
http://www.nyc.indymedia.org/
ZNet
http://www.zmag.org
Mainstream Media Sites
Media Materials for Classroom Practice
A Partial Annotated Reference List:
Films, Software and other Resources
This is an excerpt from a larger list that includes books, etc. There are references for multiple grade levels, elementary - primary and intermediate - and secondary.
To download this file, please click on the link below.
Excerpt from the Partial Annotated Reference List
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