Arts/Activism
This summer, minorities get little respect on the silver screen
Submitted by jonathan on Wed, 2008-08-27 13:42Disney's rights to young Mickey Mouse may be wrong
Submitted by jonathan on Fri, 2008-08-22 12:34Summary:
Film credits from the 1920s reveal imprecision in copyright claims that some experts say could invalidate Disney's long-held copyright.
Read more.DRM still sucks: Yahoo Music going dark, taking keys with it
Submitted by jonathan on Thu, 2008-07-31 10:49Critical artist cleared of all charges in precedent-setting case
Submitted by jonathan on Fri, 2008-06-13 12:56Summary:
Department of Justice Fails to Appeal Dismissal -
Kurtz Speaks about Four-Year Ordeal
Local innovators offer a “Minnesota model” for media reform
Submitted by jonathan on Thu, 2008-06-12 09:12Hip-hop heads remix the media reform agenda, stir controversy at the NCMR
Submitted by jonathan on Thu, 2008-06-12 08:58Media Heroes trading cards honor media activists, journalists, teachers
Submitted by jonathan on Mon, 2008-06-02 01:12
Reclaim the Media presents our latest and most fun media literacy tool: Media Heroes Trading Cards, recognizing the accomplishments of twenty-one praiseworthy journalists, media activists, and educators. The lovely and informative cards, available now for purchase online, are a fantastic teaching tool for students, or an exciting gift for friends, family or budding media activists. Media heroes being honored include historical figures such as legendary anti-lynching reporter Ida B. Wells and Newspaper Guild founder Heywood Broun; also recognized are contemporary media movers and shakers, including Bill Moyers, Paper Tiger TV co-founder DeeDee Halleck, Puerto Rican community activist Richie Pérez and others. Read more, browse our complete list of heroes, and tell us about your own media heroes!


