NCMR08

It seems like every week, another cable or phone company is caught blocking or interfering with online content. The FCC is holding public hearings on the future of the Internet, and Congress is batting around Net Neutrality like it’s a tetherball.

One thing is for certain: our open Internet is at risk, and we need to arm ourselves for the battle ahead when Internet service providers and opponents step up their game to dismantle Network Neutrality.
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Today we're rolling out the agenda of programs and workshops for NCMR -- more than 60 sessions to choose from and nearly 250 presenters lined up.

Among them:

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The New York Times story on a secret Pentagon plan to spread favorable views of the war by recruiting and planting military analysts in the nation's news media is just the latest example of the crisis in our media system.

If you’re enraged by this blatant propaganda and you want to learn how to fight for change in our media system, you need to be in Minneapolis on June 6-8.
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It's time to your book your lodging for the 2008 National Conference for Media Reform. To make sure you've got a roof over your head in Minneapolis, we wanted to remind you that we’ve reserved a special block of discounted hotel rooms for conference attendees, but they are going fast.

The special room rates are available only through May 9th and when the rooms are gone, they are gone! So don't hesitate, make your reservation today!

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We started Democracy Now! for a simple reason: to uncover the truth and to tell the stories that most media ignore. One of the most important stories they are missing is the exciting grassroots movement for better media.

In just seven weeks, thousands of people who are fed up with the dismal state of the media are converging in Minneapolis to make a difference.

Will you join me at the National Conference for Media Reform on June 6 - 8?

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Average: 5 (3 votes)

Just a brief note to urge everyone to make the trip to Minneapolis. As a veteran newsman, I know Media Reform is necessary. As an indiviudal who attended the first two conferences (Madison '03, St. Louis '05), I can state that the conferences are excellent opportunities. Get Thee To Minneapolis

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Average: 4.3 (6 votes)

We have a cool new video promoting the conference. Use this 60-second piece to show your friends why they need to be there!

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Almost sixty brilliant sessions are in the works. Check out our tentative list of conference panels and workshops here. Get ready for some fascinating discussions!

And this is just the beginning - stay tuned for info on speeches, film screenings, caucuses, roundtables with policymakers, receptions, book signings, and more.

The detailed schedule of sessions listing all presenters will be available in May.

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We've got a great list of speakers already lined up for this year's National Conference for Media Reform and we're confirming more exciting and inspiring voices as I write this. We'll be updating this site regularly with more info, so please check back often!

This year's conference program will feature more than 60 stellar panels, workshops, and film screenings. Expect more details on session topics in March. This is shaping up to be an amazing event!

Register Now for the 2008 National Conference for Media Reform.

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Average: 4.4 (7 votes)

Thanks to each and every one of you who took the time to submit a formal proposal for the 2008 NCMR. There are a lot of great ideas and we're now in the process of reviewing everything that has been submitted.

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Average: 3 (2 votes)