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Social justice documentary sheds light on community media

October 25, 2013

Sage Daugherty, online news editor, spoke with Film maker River Branch about her film, "The Voice that Broke the Silence" and the role of community media in Oaxaca.

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October 22, 2013

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October 21, 2013

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October 9, 2013

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Visiting writer discusses free press and media policy

By Brandon Adelbock, Contributing Writer • September 27, 2013

Contributing writer Brandon Adelbock spoke with Robert McChesney about his media policy work, his recent books and the non-profit organization Free Press.

Mother and daughter discuss reproductive rights

By Gillian Nigro • September 26, 2013

History professor Zillah Eisenstein used this year’s 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade as a starting point for a deeper discussion on reproductive rights.

Negotiations with Syria help put potential U.S. attack on hold

By Michael Tkaczevski, Assistant News Editor • September 12, 2013

President Barack Obama addressed the nation Tuesday to justify intervening in Syria, to force Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to relinquish his chemical weapons, which Assad agreed to do under threat of a U.S. cruise missile strike.

Video: Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! Speaks at Ithaca College

By Deanna Romanoff • March 28, 2013

Amy Goodman, co-host and founder of independent news outlet Democracy Now! makes a speech that inspires young people and journalists Monday night.

Juan Gonzalez visit to campus postponed

By TinaMarie Craven, Assistant News Editor • October 1, 2012

Juan Gonzalez, co-host of Democracy Now! has postponed his visit to Ithaca College on Wednesday because of a back injury.

‘Innocence of Muslims’ video sparks violence and global debate

By Shea O'Meara, Senior Writer • September 27, 2012

The Ithaca College community combats violence by emphasizing moderate aspects of the faith in the wake of anti-American protests.

Izzy Award recipients honored

By Jack Curran, Staff Writer • April 11, 2012

The Park Center for Independent Media held its fourth annual Izzy Awards last night in Emerson Suites, honoring Sharif Abdel Kouddous of “Democracy Now!” and the Center for Media and Democracy for embodying excellence in independent media.

Blogging sites add user restrictions

By Jamie Nash, Staff Writer • April 4, 2012

In response to Pinterest photos of scantily clad, malnourished women tagged as “thinspiration,” site administrators have released a policy taking a stand against users who promote self-harm in pursuit of beauty. They are not alone. Tumblr and Pinterest, blogging and social media websites, recently prohibited users from posting content that promotes self-harm, eating disorders or…