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We are excited to announced the launching of our investigative-new media masters project, The Business of Detention.
Snapshot: The nation’s largest private prison company has partnered with the federal government to detain close to 1 million undocumented people in the past 5 years until they are deported. In the process, [...]
Just a little something on media justice front.
This Absolut ad has stirred much controversy, to the point where the company, which ran the ad only in Mexico, said it was pulling it from circulation.
As you may notice, the old-school map represents Mexican territories prior to the U.S.-Mexico War, when the United States seized holdings which [...]
I will be blogging from Atlanta, starting today, for the annual National Association of Community Broadcasters’ conference. I’ll be facilitating the Program Directors’ Solution Center, which gives PDs from around the country a chance to discuss issues we face and creatively come up with solutions. Many good sessions are happening in Atlanta, and I hope [...]
Former Pacifica Foundation Executive Director Greg Guma has announced the launch of his new blog. In the opening note he sent out, Greg writes:
In the weeks ahead I’ll post new material on regular basis, and welcome your comments. The overall purpose is to stimulate discussion about progressive and independent media, as well [...]
More than five years ago, the Bush Administration launched its war in Iraq. Now there are nearly 4000 Americans dead and 28,000 wounded, and tens of thousands of Iraqis killed. The violent conflict continues with no end in sight. Do something about it. Sign up for a few days
of education, training, and action at Campus [...]
KPFT is proud to present Jim Hightowers book release of Swim Against the Current: Even A Dead Fish Can Go With The Flow. The event is a benefit for KPFT 90.1 FM and takes place at 7 PM, Wednesday, March 19 in Landmark River Oaks Theatre and Lounge, 2009 West Grey. A private Meet and [...]
Hey everyone! The National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights conference is all done. I collected tons of audio and had a great time. For those around the country, make sure to let your local affiliates know I’ve posted NNIRR interviews and such on AudioPort, Pacifica’s audio distro service. Here are photos from the Friday [...]
Local activist and frequent KPFT guest Kofi Taharka speaks about the recent Hillary Clinton controversy.
Barack Obama, Martin Luther King Jr. & The “Post Racial” Fairy Tale
By: Kofi Taharka
As we move towards the annual Dr. Martin Luther King birthday celebrations, across the country the presidential bid of Barack Obama and reaction to it; has brought discussions [...]
On Friday, EFF filed an amicus brief in Atlantic v. Howell, an Arizona lawsuit brought as part of the RIAA’s national campaign against individuals for file-sharing. Although the case has received attention recently over the issue of whether CD ripping is legal, the main event in the case is about something different: can the RIAA [...]
Colorado Confidential has posted a fascinating article on a recent effort by journalists to serve as gatekeepers for politicians to screen journalists who may be considered ‘activists.’
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This evening’s 6 p.m. rebroadcast of Democracy Now! will be preempted for BBC World Briefing’s coverage of the Benazir Bhutto assassination.
This morning’s DN! is recorded, and mentions the bombing (with remarks that Bhutto is okay), then reports with live coverage from Pakistan after live announcing Bhutto’s death. Thus, KPFT will provide updated coverage around this [...]
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in a suicide blast that killed at least 20 at a rally today. In addition to breaking in to the morning program and BBC Newshour coverage, KPFT will air a special edition of BBC World Have Your Say at noon for ongoing reporting.
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In another step toward ensuring government transparency, leaders of the Society of Professional Journalists signed onto a letter Friday with 31 open government groups, asking for Sens. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., Joseph Biden, D-Del., Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. and John McCain, R-Ariz. to co-sponsor S. 886, “The Presidential Records Act Amendments of 2007.” Currently, the only presidential [...]
A statement from one of our esteemed Congressfolk:
The House of Representatives, today, passed H. Res. 826 by voice vote. This bill introduced by Congressman Al Green (TX-09) and Congresswoman Laura Richardson (CA-37) expresses “that the hanging of nooses is a horrible act when used for the purpose of intimidation and which under certain circumstances can [...]
From the Electronic Frontier Foundation: As Congress gears up to debate giving amnesty to telecoms involved in illegal spying, the terrific Frontline documentary “Spying on the Home Front” will be rebroadcast Tuesday on many PBS stations across the country. This program examines just how far the government has gone with its surveillance program, and features [...]
From the organizers:
Call for proposals! All Power to the Imagination: Conference on Radical Theory and Practice
New College of Florida
Sarasota, Florida
April 4-6th, 2008
All Power to the Imagination! is a conference that will bring activists, academics, and grassroots organizers together for a weekend of listening, networking, discussing, and organizing. We will share ideas, tactics, experiences, and skills [...]
There will be a a conversation on abortion and pregnancy in the Latino community hosted by the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health and the Houston Latina Advocacy Network.
Monday, November 26, 6 p.m.
Houston Area Women’s Center
1010 Waugh Drive
Houston, TX 77019
The aim is to foster dialogue, learn from another and explore how we can [...]
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New Jersey is the only state in the nation that gets most of its news from out-of-state stations — based in Philadelphia and New York. Do you want local TV to cover New Jersey?
The only station that is located in state, WWOR-TV 9, advertises itself as “My9 New York,” turning its back on the community [...]
On Tuesday, November 20th, the Federal Communications Commission announced that it was ready to pass a set of provisions amending the rules that govern the low power FM radio (LPFM) service — a noncommercial radio service that hundreds of schools, churches, municipalities, and community groups use to connect with their local communities. Below is [...]
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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