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Ichingcarpenter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-05-09 01:41 PM
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Top 10 Alternative News Sites of 2008
1. Alternet

“AlterNet’s aim is to inspire action and advocacy on the environment, human rights and civil liberties, social justice, media, health care issues, and more. Since its inception in 1998,....

2. The Real News

“The Real News Network is a television news and documentary network focused on providing independent and uncompromising journalism............

3. Link TV

“Link TV broadcasts programs that engage, educate and activate viewers to become involved in the world. These programs provide a unique perspective on international news, current events, and diverse cultures, presenting issues not often covered in the U.S. media..........


4. Raw Story

“The Raw Story is an alternative news nexus. We draw upon a panoply of news sources and select those stories we think most intriguing to a audience seeking news underplayed by the mainstream media.......


5. Press TV

“Heeding the often neglected voices and perspectives of a great portion of the world; Embracing and building bridges of cultural understanding;


6. Global Research

“The Centre for Research on Globalisation (CRG) is an independent research and media group of writers, scholars, journalists and activists. The CRG is based in Montreal.


7. Watching America

“WatchingAmerica reflects global opinion about the United States, helping Americans and non-Americans alike understand what the world thinks of current issues that involve the U.S.


8. The Intelligence Daily

“The Intelligence Daily is a daily updated, uncensored news site that strives to cover the news in a way that best reflect the trajectories of economic, political/geopolitical developments and major world events.


9. The Daily Reckoning

“The DR looks at the economic world-at-large and offers its major players - investors, politicians, economists and the average consumer - some much-needed constructive criticism.”

10. Voltaire Network

“What is Voltaire Network?
Voltaire Network International is a network of non-aligned press groups, fonded in 2005 by Thierry Meyssan.”

http://newsx.info/bp/2009/01/05/top-10-alternative-news-sites-of-2008/
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pleah Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-05-09 01:51 PM
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1. K&R Cool.
:)
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flvegan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-05-09 01:53 PM
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2. I also like Buzzflash and Indymedia.
Good list though.
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MineralMan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-05-09 01:53 PM
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3. What? No World Net Daily?
Bwahahaha!
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alfredo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-05-09 01:55 PM
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4. Thank you.
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