This is a review of the Interpress Service News Agency - http://www.ipsnews.net/ They are an international, non-profit organization formed of "a network of journalists in more than 100 countries....focuses its news coverage on the events and global processes affecting the economic, social, and political development of peoples and nations" no national or political base and pursues the objectives of balanced geographical, ethnic, and gender representation. To fulfil this very important mission, IPS has developed a three-pronged strategy that is reflected in its three main areas of work: --- Providing news and content: producing stories and analyses, which explain how events and global processes affect individuals and communities, especially the marginalized and voiceless. --- Capacity-building: empowering journalists, media organisations and civil society to be better able to communicate effectively by leveraging IPS' unique character as a Southern-focused news agency, offering a different kind of training and follow-up. --- Dissemination and networking: building an information bridge linking civil society, international institutions, policy-makers, donors and individual readers, to promote an ongoing dialogue about communication and development for a better world. Because of its mission and conceptual approach, IPS has grown together with and systematically covered civil society, particularly its increasing international impact. Recognizing the impact of globalization on the South is another crucial insight that influences the way we report, build capacity and disseminate our news. This has made IPS a relevant actor within the overall development process and the main international news provider of organised civil society worldwide. TOP 10 Alternative News Sites - (Video Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEpqs6T9Rsg) Google Document Here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KE6MWVQ_u0_NzUhuSko_n_v01I8AJ5GH1xiiVH_nI8c/edit?usp=sharing Alternet - http://www.alternet.org/ - Video Review (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBgZ7NibfzE) - An online magazine providing a mix of news, opinion and investigative journalism; a project of the Independent Media Institute. Common Dreams - http://www.commondreams.org/ - Video Review (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYkvdXtorBc) - A lot of just great stories that will change up your viewpoint on a lot of things! - (US based) "Breaking News & Views for the Progressive Community" member funded. Interpress Service News Agency - http://www.ipsnews.net/ - International, non-profit organization formed of "a network of journalists in more than 100 countries....focuses its news coverage on the events and global processes affecting the economic, social, and political development of peoples and nations" no national or political base and pursues the objectives of balanced geographical, ethnic, and gender representation. Democracy NOW - http://www.democracynow.org/ - I wouldn't be surprised if they were getting their funding from Boeing and Microsoft but DemNow is a good place to learn a lot about the world. - They cover HOT news on a Daily basis via Video. Mother Nature Network - http://www.mnn.com/ - I know what you're thinking. This isn't alternative media. Just because it has a few corporate sponsors and is probably some subsidiary of a megacorp doesn't make it not alternative. mnn is truly an amazing source for information and you can find a lot of useful knowledge here that you just can't find on CNN, NYTimes, Fox, MSNBC, or any other major network. Check it out! The Seluth Journal - http://www.thesleuthjournal.com/ - An excellent alternative news media organization dedicated to uncovering and producing true news and worldwide corruption. - This is one of my favorite alternative news websites. Today's Alternative News - http://www.todaysalternativenews.com/ - Established all the way back in 2000 as one of the original alternative news outlet. Their goal is to give "you perspectives on the news that you will rarely receive from other sources" Before It's News - http://beforeitsnews.com/ - An awesome assortment of updated articles from people around the world! - Easy to find what you're looking for Dr. Mercola - http://www.mercola.com/ - Sure they want to sell you products but here you can find some pretty good health articles! Ben Swann - http://www.benswann.com/ - Ben is a true investigative journalist. - Produces short 5 - 10 minute webcasts on current topics. - He is independent and covers hot topics and is highly informative.

• published: 20 Nov 2013
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