Knowledge Exchange Recap and Video
In September, social justice advocates and community organizers gathered in Washington D.C. so discuss is the issues of net neutrality, broadband access, and other media justice issues.
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Q&A with Edyael Casaperalta of the Center for Rural Strategies
The Center for Rural Strategies is a media and communications non-profit that seeks to portray compelling portraits of rural America and addresses rural issues via policy advocacy.
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Occupying our Imagination
Yes, from main street to wall street, the democratic occupation of public space has begun. And there may be no turning back until the 99% is satisfied.
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CMJ: Building a movement for media rights and narrative power
CMJ's work—media policy change to end poverty and racism and strategic communications for community organizing—is having an even greater impact than ever. Help us welcome our newest staff members!
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Today’s the Day – Black Voices for Internet Freedom Launch
Join us TODAY (Friday) for the launch of Black Voices for Internet Freedom. Join us online or in person Time: 1:00–2:30 p.m. (et) Watch Online: blacknetfreedom.org latinonetlibre.com Join us in-person New America Foundation 1899 L St. NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036 Help us live tweet: #mediajustice #netfreedom PARTICIPANTS Welcome Sascha Meinrath – Open Technology Initiative, New Read more
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The Urgency of Doing
As we talk about all the issues surrounding Internet freedom and mobile communications, we have to make sure the conversation doesn’t get derailed by rhetoric minimizing the urgency of these issues. Some will dismiss this as a legitimate human rights issue- they will say that the technology conversation is one we don’t need to have because there are more “pressing” issues such as the economy or education.
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Temporary Delay, Justice Denied
Yesterday's "International Day of Peace" was anything but down in Georgia. The Supreme court delivered no justice on One FIrst Street in the Capitol.
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The Evolution of Activism
Birdseye View from the 2011 Knowledge Exchange: “Our goal as we gather here this week and beyond is to start the process of developing a new national and multi-regional generation of social justice advocates connected to this shared vision of Internet freedom – we are building a coalition of digital literate civil rights leaders.”
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What Does Internet Freedom Mean to You?
This week social justice advocates from around the country are gathering for the fifth annual Knowledge Exchange. Knowledge Exchange was created to strengthen the effectiveness and impact of media justice and reform movements. This also marks the official launch of Black Voices for Internet Freedom, the sister organization to Latinos for Internet Freedom. In anticipation of the launch, Freepress and the Center for Media Justice hosted an Internet Freedom Strategy Meeting in Washington DC with black and Latino leaders.