I want to say only a few words about hanging out briefly with the IndyMedia folks in Austin over the weekend. I attended a workshop on Ethics, a lecture by Doug Kellner, a presentation by Amy Goodman, and a de-brief business meeting. This is a fascinating group of folks doing heroic work in the media wars. There are ‘over 160’ local sites across the globe, managed by volunteer collectives who practice anarchist methods of organization (NOT an oxymoron). I was impressed by the ability of these folks to come together, organize themselves, and conduct thoughtful group discussions. There is more to say, but I’m going to let things settle for a bit before speaking more. Meanwhile, please visit your local IndyMedia website and post a story about what you or your group is doing today! It’s really easy to do.
Also, check out the IndyMedia national (small n) website that harvests the best of the US locals.
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