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Alternative and Independent Media Sources

AlterNet ? Political and cultural E-zine with original journalism, commentary, weblogs and videos. Publishes their own pieces as well as linking to those from other sources.

? Trump's 7 Techniques to Control the Media, by Robert Reich

Democracy Now ? Daily independent news program, hosted by Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. Airs in the Seattle area on KBCS-FM 91.3 FM at 8 AM.

FreePress ? An advocacy group whose mission statement says, "We fight to save the free and open Internet, curb runaway media consolidation, protect press freedom, and ensure diverse voices are represented in our media."

? Who Owns the Media

Free Speech TV ? A national, independent news network committed to advancing progressive social change. Carries Democracy Now and Thom Hartmann, among others, via their live stream or archived material.

The Guardian ? A British newspaper with an online U.S. version. Profits are reinvested in journalism. "The world's leading liberal voice."

? Trump Changed Everything. Now Everything Counts, by Barbara Kingsolver ? Trump's Billionaire Cabinet Could be the Wealthiest Administration Ever, by

David Smith

The Hill ? A top U.S. political website, read by the White House and more lawmakers than any other site.

Huffington Post ? News, blogs and original content. ? Anti-Semitism Is Back. Will You Stand By or Stand Up? by Gabriel Groisman

Media Bias/Fact Check ? An independent online media outlet, "dedicated to educating the public on media bias and deceptive news practices."

? Least Biased News Sources

Media Matters for America ? A politically progressive media watchdog, with a stated mission of "comprehensively monitoring, analyzing, and correcting conservative misinformation in the U.S. media."

? Study Confirms Network Evening Newscasts Have Abandoned Policy Coverage For 2016 Campaign, by Eric Boehlert

Mother Jones ? A leading independent news organization, featuring investigative and breaking news reporting.

Moyers & Company ? Essays and videos by managing editor Bill Moyers, as well as the perspectives of other journalists, scholars, activists and others.

? Who's Really to Blame for Fake News, by Neal Gabler ? I Will Not Shut Up. America Is Worth Fighting For, by Heather Cox Richardson

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? Taking on Trump: Lessons from the Reagan Years, by Robert Borosage ? How to Save the Planet from President Trump, by Bill McKibben

Nation of Change ? A nonprofit news and activism organization with a mission to enact progressive change through positive action.

? Cornel West on Donald Trump: This Is What Neo-Fascism Looks Like, by Amy Goodman

The Nation ? Weekly journal of opinion, featuring political and cultural analysis. ? Post-Truth and Its Consequences: What a 25-Year-Old Essay Tells Us About the Current Moment, by Richard Kreitner ? The Revolution Will Not Be Staffed: How Big Organizing Can Take Down Trump, by Becky Bond and Zack Exley

The New Republic ? A media organization dedicated to addressing today's most critical issues.

? Jamie Raskin Has a Fierce, Funny Message for Dispirited Democrats, by Graham Vyse

? Trump's Permanent Twitter Campaign, by Jeet Heer ? Foster Campbell Is the Last Democrat Left Fighting, by Matt Sledge

On the Media ? WNYC's weekly investigation into how the media shapes our worldview, hosted by Bob Garfield and Brooke Gladstone. Airs in Seattle at 6 PM on Sundays on KUOW.

? Now What? is a 17-minute conversation between Garfield, Gladstone and their producer recorded the morning after the election.

Politico ? Political news about campaigns, Congress, lobbyists and issues. ? Pence's Power Play, by Eliana Johnson and Andrew Restuccia

PoliticusUSA ? "Fiercely corporate free" news and analysis.

? In-depth news, politics, technology and culture.

Tablet ? An American Jewish general interest online magazine sponsored by Nextbook. ? The Alt-Right's Jewish Godfather, by Jacob Siegel

Talking Points Memo ? Commentary on political events from a politically left perspective.

The Thom Hartmann Program ? Monday through Friday progressive talk radio syndicated by Pacifica. Live in Seattle on KBCS-FM from 9 AM to noon, or download the KBCS app onto your device. Prior to his run for the presidency, Bernie Sanders appeared weekly on the show ("Brunch with Bernie") for fifteen years.

? General interest news site.

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