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Essential Information
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Founded in 1982 by Ralph Nader, Essential Information is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization. We provide provocative information to the public on important topics neglected by the mass media and policy makers. Essential Information publishes a monthly magazine, books and reports, sponsors investigative journalism conferences, provides writers with grants to pursue investigations and operate clearing houses which disseminate information to grassroots organizations in the United States and the Third World.
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Mother Jones
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A non-profit Californian magazine (in print for 25 years, now on-line) aims to give "provocative and unexpected articles to inform readers and inspire action toward positive social change". In addition to the magazine, Special Reports and a Search of related publications are available.
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New Internationalist Magazine
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This Co-operative news organization "exists to report on issues of world poverty and inequality; to focus attention on the unjust relationship between the powerful and the powerless in both rich and poor nations". The site includes the latest issue of the magazine and also connects to the "oneworld" search engine, provides a browsable index to the past 10 years of NI, and features a great section: "Teaching Global Issues" with links to other global sites for teachers.
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Rethinking Schools
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Re-thinking Schools, a quarterly publication originating in Milwaukee, Ill. is "a nonprofit, independent publisher of educational materials. We advocate the reform of elementary and secondary education, with a strong emphasis on issues of equity and social justice." The creators are all volunteers, and each issue is available in print or on-line. Worth watching for discussion of progressive ways of teaching.
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Utne Reader
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monthly digest of articles from over 2000 alternative media sources. Among the trends featured, look for news on the Earth, Media, and Society in the Sections side-bar. Be hip and informed.
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Yes! Magazine
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"Want to move beyond Time and Newsweek to help students see that deep change is not only possible but is underway right now, set in motion by ordinary citizens just like themselves?" Selections from each issue are available at the site plus a Discussion Guide button providing questions for classroom use.
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