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Jeremy Scahill on the importance of independent media
On April 18, 2010, award-winning independent journalist spoke at The Sanctuary for Independent Media about his work with Democracy Now! and investigating Blackwater in Iraq and Afghanistan. In this clip, he speaks about his experiences with community and independent media outlets.http://rebelreports.com/http://www.thenation.com/authors/jeremy-scahillhttp://www.mediasanctuary.org
Albany Common Council Public Access Hearing 3/1/2010
On Monday, March 1, 2010, there was a public hearing regarding a proposed contract with Time Warner. Community members and media reform organizers joined the Council of Albany Neighborhood Associations' Cable Television Committee to participate in the public hearing. They showed the Common Council a commitment to public access television, and spoke out about their concerns regarding the direction the proposed contract is headed. Videotaped by: Jay Wilcox Edited by: Jay Wilcox Branda Miller Produced by New York Media Alliance www.nyMediaAlliance.orgSpeak out! The time is now... to let your voice be heard for public access in Albany, NY! EMAIL access@riseup.net for info on local organizing efforts!
Public Access TV Comes to Albany
In this January 25, 2010 press conference, the City of Albany announces its new franchise contract with Time Warner Cable. The contract provides 2 additional channels for Public, Educational, and Government programming (for a total of 3 channels) and $434,000 over 10 years to fund equipment. This is a success for Albany as New York State has significantly less public access than many other states in the country. However, as no money has been put aside to staff the public access studio, dedicated volunteers will be needed to make the stations succeed.To read more visit http://www.timesunion.com/ASPStories/Story.asp?StoryID=893203
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