30th of October, 2006.
To the people of Mexico:
To the people of the world:
To the Other Campaign in Mexico and the other side of the Rio Bravo:
To the entire Sixth International:
Comrades:
Brothers and sisters:
It is now known publicly that yesterday, 29th of October 2006; Vicente Fox’s federal forces attacked the people of Oaxaca and its most legitimate [...]
NPR will report on Death of A President, but won’t run ads. [via Current]
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KPFT is seeking a part-time Volunteer Coordinator. Please check out the job description here. Resumes go to markisha@kpft.org.
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The Department of Education’s National Institute of Disability Rehabilitation and Research has awarded a grant to NPR and WGBH’s National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM) to develop accessible radio technology for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind or visually impaired. The Accessible Digital Radio Broadcast Services grant - in the amount of [...]
The Mays Family, which built Clear Channel Communications into the country’s largest network of radio stations through decades of acquisitions, is in negotiations to be taken private by a consortium of investors for more than $18.5 billion, people involved in the talks said yesterday.
The investors, who have been in discussions with Clear Channel for months, [...]
Although Gary Taylor’s ‘open letter’ is seemingly promotional for his release, his concern has been echoed by others in the United States who feel Black radio has lost its soul. Some have pointed to white power in ownership and management of Black radio dramatically increasing in the last two decades. Others have worried about label [...]
Dear Pacificans,
In order to move forward on the Pacifica National Board’s recent decision to develop new licensing and distribution initiatives, a task force in being convened by PNB member Rob Robinson, in consultation with Board chair Dave Adelson, Executive Director Greg Guma, and corporate counsel Dan Siegel.
The Board motion that began this process, passed unanimously [...]
Two shots from tonight’s Tuesday Night Live! LSB candidates’ forum.
LSB Staff Candidate Alfonso Rivera speaks to the crowd.
LSB Staff Candidate Curtis Green addresses a question.
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As adopted on 10/20/06
Preamble: the role of programming in the Pacifica network is to fulfill the Pacifica mission and, in the process, to build audiences that keep the Foundation’s broadcast operations self-sustaining.
Programming, therefore, functions as a key indicator for the Pacifica National Board in determining that network operations reflect this mission and support audiences capable [...]
Robert Scott Adams has accepted an offer to become Interim General Manager at WBAI for a period of one year, and will have an evaluation after three months on the job. He will begin work on Nov. 6, 2006, with a transition period until Dec. 11, 2006. WBAI has faced many challenges the last few [...]
The Pacifica Foundation, the leading listener-supported radio network in the U.S., is pleased to announce the signing of a one-year agreement with Pacifica Reporters Against Censorship (PRAC), producers of Free Speech Radio News (FSRN). The deal covers the production of PRAC’s half-hour daily newscast and distribution by Pacifica Radio to its network of affiliate and [...]
A U.S. military propaganda program used in the Iraq war was legal under the rules for psychological operations, a Pentagon investigation has concluded.
A classified Defense Department inspector general’s report said regulations were followed when the military paid to have favorable stories about coalition forces planted in Iraqi newspapers, according to the unclassified executive summary obtained [...]
Panos South Asia, Kathmandu, Nepal
VACANCY OPENINGS FOR RADIO CORRESPONDENTS
Panos Radio South Asia (PRSA) (www.panosradiosout
hasia.org) is an undertaking of Panos South Asia (www.panossouthasia.org) based in Kathmandu. In keeping with Panos South Asia’s mission to encourage and stimulate informed public debate on key developmental issues in South Asia and to ensure the effective flow of information from [...]
It’s a shame that Pacifica elections are right around the time of mid-term elections, as many listeners have been confused about the races. However, Pacifica elections are incredibly important. Our board helps determine the direction of KPFT, and your vote matters tremendously.
The Pacifica Foundation is engaged in a unique process right now, in which its [...]
Pacifica elections are underway, and we just wrapped up a series of on-air forums. Check them out.
LSB Candidate Forum (Friday) [Teresa Allen, Wendy Schroell]
LSB Candidate Forum (Saturday) [James Allen, Bill Crossier, Thomas Williams]
LSB Candidate Forum (Sunday) [Wesley Bethune, Don Cook]
LSB Candidate Forum (Monday) [Abati Doe, Bob Sanborn, Brian Swain]
LSB Candidate Forum (Tuesday) [Joseph Kaye, Rick [...]
Air America will be able to continue broadcasting under its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing as it seeks to put its financial house in order. The Talk Radio network’s CEO Scott Elberg commented, “No one likes to file for bankruptcy,” but “this move will allow us to concentrate on informing and entertaining our audience during the [...]
Community radio, television and new media are growing quickly in the UK. The Community Media Association is the UK membership body for community media organisations and individuals. CMA members work in sound and radio, television and moving image and new media. The CMA supports members, organises campaigns and raises awareness of community media issues. We [...]
From Pacifica Executive Director Greg Guma:
Dear Pacifica Community,
Ebon Dooley, a warm and courageous man who represented affiliate stations on the Pacifica National Board during 2006, passed away on October 12. Prior to serving on the PNB, Ebon made extraordinary contributions during his remarkable life to the struggle for justice in Atlanta, the southern region, and [...]
Many individuals are making their own filings as the FCC considers media ownership. This posting is an important one.
Dear FCC,
Since 1934, the FCC has been required by statute to grant and renew radio licenses and promulgate regulations as the “public convenience, interest, or necessity” require. By the 1940s, the FCC had promoted a [...]
Scholarships Available for 2007 National Conference for Media Reform
Apply at www.freepressnet/conference/=scholarships07
Deadline: November 6, 2006
The third National Conference for Media Reform is set for Jan. 12 - 14, 2007 in Memphis, Tennessee. The event will be an exciting, inspiring three-day gathering for people who are concerned about the state of our media and committed to working [...]
Urban Unrest is a blog on new and old media, media justice, race, culture, politics and society and is hosted by Ernesto Aguilar, currently program director at Pacifica Radio KPFT in Houston.
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