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| DATE | 2003-09-08 |
| FROM | Ruben Safir Secretary NYLXS
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| SUBJECT | Subject: [hangout] Moving from Slashdot to SlashDo
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Moving beyond critique to action, the National Conference on Media
Reform is a groundbreaking forum to democratize the debate over
media policymaking. A broad range of media reform activists will join
members of Congress, the FCC, and leaders of major groups working for
civil rights, women's rights, rural renewal, the environment, labor,
community development and other issues to:
# Mobilize new constituencies;
# Strengthen coalitions working in Washington and at the grassroots;
# Develop unified action plans for immediate and long-term reforms; and
# Generate policies and strategies that will structurally improve the media system.
Take part in workshops, panels, and concerts addressing:
# Public broadcasting
# FCC media ownership rules
# Media and antitrust claims
# Low-power radio & TV
# Internet governance
# Copyright issues
# Children's media regulation
# Regulation of advertising # Cable/satellite and public access
# Billboard advertising # Advertising in schools # Political
advertising/campaign finance # IndyMedia Centers as a policy issue #
Community media watches
...and many other issues.
"If we are serious about democracy, we will need to reform the media
system structurally. This reform will have to be part of a broad movement
to democratize all the core institutions of society." - Robert McChesney
Some of the strongest voices in the media reform community are already
scheduled to appear (see list at right), as well as representatives
from a broad range of media reform, civil rights, labor, and activist
organizations including:
# Alliance for Justice
# Alternet
# American Federation of Musicians
# American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
# Center for Digital Democracy
# Center for Media Education
# Consumer Federation of America
# Consumers Union
# Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting
# Free Press
# Future of Music Coalition
# International Music Managers Forum
# Jobs with Justice
# Media Access Project
# The Newspaper Guild
# Praxis Project
# Public Knowledge
# Reclaim the Media
# Recording Artists' Coalition
...with dozens of others to join!
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Why you should join us
Over the event's two days, conference participants will enjoy: access
to all panels, plenaries, keynote speeches & workshops; performances by
internationally famous artists; and an opportunity to meet with other
activists to build a stronger and more effective grassroots network.
Registration
After Sept. 7, 2003: $175.00
Student/Low Income: $75.00
Click here to register
Scholarships
The purpose of the National Conference on Media Reform is to bring as
many media activists and community organizers together as possible,
in conjunction with policy makers, elected representatives, leaders of
NGOs, and funders. Free Press is working to generate as much money as
possible to provide for scholarships to bring a diverse representation
of community activists to the conference in Madison. If you need such
a scholarship to attend, please click here for an application.
Please note: A limited number of scholarships are available. To be
eligible, your completed application must be received no later than
Sept. 22, 2003.
Free Press Plan on joining us in Madison, WI November 7 - 9, 2003 for
the National Conference on Media Reform! For more information, please
email conference(AT)mediareform.net.
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