The independent media are arguably more important than ever today, as
corporate media's line reads increasingly like a government press
release rather than a free society's analysis of the day's important
events. But there's a lot to sort through: Independent newsmagazines and
newspapers, local cable-TV access, and independent and microtransmitted
radio are everywhere, offering a vast array of news, opinions, and
information. New Indymedia activists alone now have direct links to more
than sixty-five grassroots news sites around the world. The challenge we
are faced with is two-fold: We must make these news sources widely
accessible, but we must also find ways to compile, sort, and
collectively release this real news to millions of people--a project
that this invaluable guide for diversifying your access to information
can make much more achievable.