conflicting messages from mass media

A disturbing article in the NY Times this week about dairy marketing and consumption in the US is an important reminder why we shouldn't rely on mass-produced or even government-funded media on health and food: because the information you get depends on who's paying the bills. Watch what you eat, and where you're getting it -- and get those zines out there!

Here's the Article: While Warning About Fat, US Pushes Cheese Sales

Media Democracy Day! November 6th.

Hello Everyone. I am presenting at a conference this Saturday, 8:30am-4:30pm, we will be talking about the importance of media and how media can be used to effectively combat social justice issues. There will be two panel discussions in the morning + LUNCH and then I am presenting Beyondmedia Education's Anti-Violence Project, Chain of Change, and facilitating two break out discussions after our presentation.
It's $5 for students and you don't have to come for the entire day to participate!
300 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607


This project is sponsored by Community Media Workshop: Bringing the community and media together to combat violence in our neighborhoods through the creation and distribution of local and progressive media.

http://chicagoistheworld.org/2010/10/we-are-not-alone-no-estamos-solos/