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Video and Audio Content Pouring In

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:53:42 -0700

If we had a dime for every time an NCMR participant looked forlornly at their conference schedule and wondered which session to attend and which, sadly, to skip, we just might be able to write-off the rest of the year's fundraising appeals. It was too hard to choose just one session.

Bill O'Reilly Thinks You're Crazy

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:03:43 -0700

Last night, Rupert Murdoch launched a laughable attack against you, the media reform movement, and journalism itself.

His on-air bully Bill O'Reilly called us "crazy" and "fascist" --- you, me, and the millions of others who want media reform. These people are "doing a lot of damage to America," O'Reilly yelled. Our crime? Calling for journalism that's more honest, just and accountable to the public.

The Tipping Point for Media Reform

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:21:15 -0700

There are moments in every decade when monumental struggles for social change finally tip in favor of the public interest. We've seen the relief of a 40-hour work week, the long-awaited arrival of women’s right to vote, and the even longer fight to end segregation.

Taking it Home

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 06:34:14 -0700

Phew! It's been a stellar weekend. But don't pack your bags quite yet. Sunday is as rollicking as the last two days, if only a bit shorter. These sessions, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., should not be missed.

Taking it Home

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 06:18:51 -0700

Phew! It's been a stellar weekend. But don't pack your bags quite yet. Sunday is as rollicking as the last two days, if only a bit shorter. These sessions, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., should not be missed.

Putting the Social in Social Networking

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 17:37:56 -0700

2008 may have been a year of political organizing via Facebook, MySpace and YouTube, but the ultimate impact on political and social change remains under debate. This debate was addressed head on in the Organizing for Change on the Social Web session at NCMR this afternoon.

BREAKING: Watch Bill Moyers Speech from Minneapolis

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 14:45:48 -0700

Legendary journalist Bill Moyers electrified an audience of more than 3,500 in Minneapolis this morning calling the media reform movement "the most significant citizens' movement to emerge in this new century."

Moving Media Reform from Broadcast to Broadband

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 14:27:04 -0700

Following up on Bill Moyers, who made it clear in his morning remarks that the future of the Internet is the future of the media reform movement, a panel of scholars, activists and journalists including Robert McChesney, Malkia Cyril, Tim Wu and Amy Goodman discussed the shifting landscape of media and media reform.

What are YOUR 5 words for NCMR 2008?

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 14:02:01 -0700

3,000 people. 300 presenters. NCMR 2008 begins tonight on the banks of the great Mississippi river.

The National Conference for Media Reform is bringing together journalists, policy makers, activists and scholars who have a lot to say about the state of our media and the need for real change. This is your invitation to join the conversation.

What is our Offensive Position?

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 10:51:36 -0700

In the Media Consolidation panel discussion period, Linda Foley (Newspaper Guild) asked panelists "we've operated with a defensive strategy for so long, what is our offensive strategy as we move forward?"

Andy Schwartzman of MAP summed up well: