Radio Stations
Indian River React Team 4891
:: Local Chapter of REACT International, Radio Emergency
Associated Communication Teams, Voluntering with Emergency Management to provide
communications, We are a non-profit volunter organization. Issues: volunteering; Radio Communications; Emergency Management; Highway Safety. Location: Sebastian, FL 32958.
Federation Without Television
:: The vanguard of the revolution. Issues: media; television; media; intellectual; stimulation; lectures; revolution. Location: Mankato, MN 56001.
Bruderhof Radio
:: No-holds-barred progressive news and commentary
radio programming that seeks to inform and enlighten
the public about issues and people that are ignored
or attacked in mainstream media. Issues: justice; pirson industrial complex; death penalty; imperialism; human rights; media. Location: Rifton, NY 12471.
Riddles the Clown Prod. Inc.
:: Nonprofit children's ministry reaching a sight and sound
generation. Personal appearances, audio and video
products are available. Issues: faith; radio; television; products; appearances; puppetry;
clowning; audio; video. Location: Hartford, SD 57033.
Progressive Forum
:: Houston's premiere (and possibly only) progressive political radio show. Host Wally James and other volunteers put together this weekly mix of live interviews, political theory, as well as local, state, and world news. Site includes realaudio broadcasts and numerous links to Houston organizations. Issues: justice; human rights; workers' rights; government abuse; class issues. Location: Houston, TX 77006.
Children's Television Workshop
1 Lincoln Plaza
New York, NY 10023 Phone: (212)595-3456
Affiliate: Children's Television Workshop. Issues: media; education; film; science; children. Description: Entertaining and informative articles for 8- to 14-year-olds, on all aspects of science, computers, scientists, and children who are learning about or practicing science. Contacts(s): Jonathan Rosenbloom (Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
Association of Clandestine Radio Enthusiasts
Box 11201
Shawnee Mission, KS 66207-1201
Affiliate: Association of Clandestine Radio Enthusiasts. Issues: media; justice; broadcasting; civil liberties. Description: A magazine receiving reports of pirate radio stations (Medium and Short Wave AM, FM and even pirate TV), latest attrocities on civil liberties committed by the FCC, further explorations of the mysterious number-stations. Page#: 28. Subscriptions: $18/yr. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Jerod Pore.
1024 Elysian Fields
New Orleans, LA 70117-8402 Phone: (504)943-5713
Issues: media; politics; demographics; broadcasting; activism; poverty. Description: A national association of community organizations, churches, unions, and broadcast facilities committed to using media as an organizing tool for low income communities. "We have operations in Little Rock, Dallas, New Orleans, Salinas, Atlanta, Des Moines, Shreveport, and nationally distributed radio programming." Other Resources: Publication, Open Channels. Assistance to low income communities in applying for FCC licenses, garnering community support, and developing the grassroots fundraising to put community stations on the air. Contacts(s): Michelle Healy (Executive Director), Mac England (Station Manager), (501)372-6119. Page#: 4-8. Price: $1/ea. Subscriptions: $5/donation. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 200. Fax: (504)944-7078. Established: 1977. Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
33 W. Lancaster Ave. #201
Ardmore, PA 19003 Phone: (215)642-8347
Issues: justice; media; minorities; press; film. Description: Listing of books, newspapers, magazines, television programs and videos pertaining to Afro-Americans. Published Date: 6/05. Price: $25.95. Fax: (215)642-8347. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
Box 545
Tuscon, AZ 85702-0545
Affiliate: Alliance for Cultural Democracy. Issues: justice; arts; politics; Native peoples; culture; activism; minorities; networking. Description: Includes the names, addresses, phone numbers, and areas of interest of 272 cultural activists. Areas include: arts administration, cultural organizer, political activist, networker, healer therapist, crafts person, video multi-media, radio, writer, dance, community center, theater, storyteller, music, film, mail art, photography, publications, visual arts, and education. Contacts(s): Ron Sakolsky Published Date: 1990. Page#: 42. Frequency: 2/yr. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2129 Mapleton Ave.
Boulder, CO 80304-4272 Phone: (303)444-8788
Issues: media; broadcasting. Description: Makes available in tape or transcript form speeches and debates presented at various institutions throughout the US by many progressive-radical superstars. Public Radio commonly uses this audio material. Contacts(s): David Barsamian Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
8033 Sunset Blvd., #967
Los Angeles, CA 90046-2427
Issues: education; media; broadcasting. Description: Established expressly for the purpose of producing educational radio programming. It is distributed nationally via NPR Satellite & the Pacifica Program Service and now airs on approximately 60 stations. Cassettes available for a donation. Contacts(s): Robert Foxworth Established: 1986. Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Gale Research Inc.
835 Penobscot Building
Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (800)877-GALE
Issues: justice; urban; politics; minorities; networking; activism. Description: Information sources on a variety of aspects of Black American life and culture, including national, state, and local organizations; publishers of newspapers, periodicals, newsletters, and other publications and videos; television and radio stations; traditionally Black colleges and universities; library collections; museums and other cultural institutions; grants and scholarships; Black studies programs and research centers; federal and state government agencies. Black religious organizations. Contacts(s): Darren L. Smith (Editor) Publisher: Gale Research Inc. Published Date: 10/89. Page#: 425. Price: $69.50/ea. Fax: (313)961-6241. Other:Telex (810)221-7086. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
333 N. 12th St.
Springfield, IL 62702-5516
Issues: media; justice; minorities; broadcasting. Description: News from the anchor station of the Black Liberation pirate radio network. Contacts(s): Mbanna Kantako Page#: 3. Price: Donation. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Jerod Pore.
Allen Publishing
33 W. Lancaster Ave. #201
Ardmore, PA 19003 Phone: (215)642-8347
Issues: justice; media; arts; film; press; minorities. Description: Listing of books, newspapers, magazines, television programs and videos pertaining to Afro-Americans. Published Date: 6/05. Price: $25.95. Fax: (215)642-8347. Type: reference; directory. Source: SPC.
Box 91233
Long Beach, CA 90809-1233 Phone: (310)426-2944
Issues: media; broadcasting. Description: Environmental radio programming and media consultant. Contacts(s): Scott Parker Type: media. Source: EarthBeat.
Creative Resource Guild
Box 3397
Santa Monica, CA 90408-3397 Phone: (310)390-1470
Affiliate: Creative Resource Guild. Issues: media; arts; peace; environment; theater; broadcasting; film. Description: Art, Entertainment & Media for a Better World. Our purpose is to improve the world and the quality of life by promoting the creating of more socially conscious, spiritual, and humanitarian productions in the mass media and the world arena (TV, film, radio, recordings, books, publications, theater, concerts, public media events). Other Resources: Many of the descriptions found in Macrocosm were reprinted with permission from the Executive Director of Creative Resources Guild. Many thanks for their contributions and good work! Contacts(s): John Tibayan (Executive Director), Sandra Reid (Public Relations) Published Date: 6/91. Page#: 40. Price: $7.50/ea. Bulk Prices: $6.50ea/24. Frequency: Annual. Circulation: 1M. Type: media; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
809 S. Fifth
Champaign, IL 61820-6215 Phone: (217)344-2371
Issues: education; environment; water; hazardous waste; waste management. Description: A regional conservation organization primarily concerned with water policy, solid, hazardous, radio-active waste issues. Organizational and research assistance is provided to persons and organizations involved in related activities. Other Resources: Publishes periodicals, RIVERS; ROADS; and TOXIC WASTE. Contacts(s): John W. Thompson (Executive Director), Bruce M. Hannon (President), (217)352-3646. Established: 1972. Type: organization; center. Source: National Wildlife Federation Directory.
One Lincoln Plaza
New York, NY 10023 Phone: (212)496-5300
Issues: education; media; film; broadcasting; childhood. Description: Produces educational television and video programs for children. Other Resources: See 3-2-1-CONTACT under periodicals., (212)595-3456. Member of: Co-op America. Type: media. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
12 E. 48th St.
New York, NY 10017-1008 Phone: (212)759-4050
Affiliate: Christophers. Issues: peace; spiritual; faith. Description: "You may have heard the Christophers' public service ads for peace on your local TV or radio. The same type of positive ideas for personal and world peace make up this pleasant religious-inspired pamphlet series." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Joseph R. Thomas Price: Free. Frequency: 10/yr. Established: 1945. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/RELIGIOUS.
92 Piedmont Ave., NE
Atlanta, GA 30303-2528 Phone: (404)586-0460
Issues: Third World; justice; environment; economics; boycotts; corporate responsibility; investing; animal rights; divestment; South Africa. Description: BOYCOTT COCA-COLA -- They have not divested from South Africa and they also sponsored a rodeo. Products: Belmont Springs distilled water, Bright and Early drinks, Butter-Nut coffee, Coca-Cola (classic, diet, cherry, etc.), Fanta, Five-Alive, Fresca, Hi-C soft drinks, Maryland Club coffee, MAX energy drinks, Mello Yello, Minute Maid juices, Mr. PIBB, Nemasket Spring water, Ramblin' Root Beer, Saniba, Sprite, TAB, Columbia Pictures, Embassy Television, RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video... Other Resources: To protest, write to: Carl Ware, V.P. of Urban Affairs, PO Drawer 1734, Atlanta, GA 30301. Write CDC for more information. Contacts(s): Malkia M'Buzi, Tandi Gabashe Additional Address: International Society for Animal Rights, Inc., 421 South State St., Clarks Summit, PA 18411 Type: organization; boycott. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Graduate School of Journalism
Columbia University
New York, NY 10027 Phone: (212)280-5595
Affiliate: Graduate School of Journalism. Issues: media; press; broadcasting. Description: "This review serves as the journalism review of record, the 'bible' of newspaper, television, and radio criticism. Where the St. Louis Journalism Review is more practical for, and is produced for, working journalists and media activists on the local level, it concentrates on the journalism student, academia, and the national journalism community." - C.Canan Price: $2.50/ea. Subscriptions: $16/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1962. Type: periodical; newspaper. Source: Progressive Periodicals/MEDIA.
World Peace University
Box 20728
Portland, OR 97220-0728 Phone: (503)741-1794
Issues: peace; media; education; environment; activism; broadcasting; forests; BBS. Description: This BBS offers information on World Peace Universities Peace Studies Graduate Degree program, 2. Off campus workshops, courses and conferences, 3. Guided core peace study internships for credit, 4. Rain forest preservation through ownership projects, 5. Radio for Peace International providing global shortwave peace intercommunication 6. Integrated Ecology books and articles, 7. Internationally located branch campuses. The BBS is located on ECONET. (Conference Worldpeaceu) Other Resources: Department of Integrated Ecology. Contacts(s): Dr. Richard Schneider (Chancellor), Michael J. Cohen, Ed.D (Department Chair), (206)378-6313. Bulk Prices: 30% off/24. Subscriptions: $11 w/postage. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 500. Fax: (503)741-1279. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'worldpeaceu'. Established: 1985. Type: media; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
188 Marlyn Rd.
Lansdale, PA 19050-3820 Phone: (215)848-4100
Contacts(s): Beth Parke (Senior Producer And Host) Fax: (215)844-5988. Type: media. Source: Who.
Alliance of Information & Referral Systems
Box 3546
Joliet, IL 60434-3546
Affiliate: Alliance of Information & Referral Systems. Issues: media; broadcasting; press. Description: About 650 social service information and referral agencies with two or more staff members who have the primary assignment to provide information; includes Call for Action radio broadcasting stations and Federal Information Centers. Arranged and indexed geographically; with agency name, address, phone, hours and days of operation, director, operating organization, population and area served, type of service, funding source, whether a directory is published, classification system used,... Contacts(s): Linda Lewis (Editor) Published Date: Spring 1987. Page#: 230. Price: $22.50/ea. +$2.50 shipping. Frequency: Irregular. Labels: 41. Type: media; guide. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
140 E. 7th St. #3K
New York, NY 10009-6211
Contacts(s): Matsushita Keiko (Reporter Radio/Television) Type: not determined. Source: Who.
800 Grand Ave., #AG8135
Carlsbad, CA 92008-1805 Phone: (619)632-0770
Issues: media; environment; music; broadcasting. Description: Publication of EarthBeat...Music for Mother Nature Radio Show. News, entertainment, interviews, book/music/video reviews, "Make a Difference" awards, resources, more. FREE eco-listings in the directory. Display ad rates available. Call for sample copies. Type: reference; directory. Source: EarthBeat.
800 Grand Ave., #AG8135
Carlsbad, CA 92008-1805 Phone: (619)632-0770
Issues: media; environment; music; broadcasting. Description: Publication of EarthBeat...Music for Mother Nature Radio Show. News, entertainment, interviews, book/music/video reviews, "Make a Difference" awards, resources, more. FREE eco-listings in the directory. Display ad rates available. Call for sample copies. Contacts(s): P.J. Grimes Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: EarthBeat.
800 Grand Ave., #AG8135
Carlsbad, CA 92008-1805 Phone: (619)729-5945 x42
Issues: environment; media; broadcasting. Description: Environmental radio show producer and program host. FM station on-air personality (95.9 KKOS-FM). Contacts(s): Jeff Gelder, P.J. Grimes Additional Address: Box 230542, Encinitas, CA 92023--0542. Contact: PJ Grimes (Writer/Editor/Co-producer), (619)632-0770. Type: media. Source: EarthBeat.
Educational Communications, Inc.
Box 351419
Los Angeles, CA 90035-9119 Phone: (310)559-9160
Affiliate: Educational Communications, Inc. Issues: environment; media; broadcasting; film. Description: Two-time Emmy nominated television series highlighting timely issues regarding the quality of the environment. Worldwide, national, and local environmental issues are discussed from various viewpoints by distinguished guests. Other Resources: Videocassette can be purchased or rented from Educational Communications. Write for brief catalog. Contacts(s): Nancy Pearlman (Executive Producer), Anna Harlowe (Associate Director) Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1800 S. Robertson Blvd., #161
Los Angeles, CA 90035-4352 Phone: (310)398-2843
Issues: peace; environment; media; education; activism; broadcasting; press; networking. Description: The foundation fosters world peace and environmental consciousness through our newsletter, radio broadcasts, grassroots networking, publishing books and articles, and producing consciousness-raising events. "We are members of all the major environmental and peace organizations, and teach workshops on how each person counts." Contacts(s): Barry Klein (Director), Jill Gwin, (310)398-5732. Type: organization; center. Source: Creative Resources Guild .
Box 351419
Los Angeles, CA 90035-9119 Phone: (310)559-9160
Affiliate: Ecology Center of Southern California. Issues: education; media; environment; broadcasting; activism. Description: Produces EcoNews, radio and TV programming on the environment. See, also, COMPENDIUM NEWSLETTER; DIRECTORY OF ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS; and ENVIRONMENTAL DIRECTIONS and ENVIRONMENTAL VIEWPOINTS, radio interview shows. Promotes educational and scientific purposes for the public: radio, TV, audio and video documentaries, publications, eco-resource center. Contacts(s): Nancy Pearlman (Executive Producer) Established: 1958. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o National Public Radio
2025 M St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-3309 Phone: (202)797-6800
Affiliate: National Wildlife Federation. Issues: environment; media; wildlife/endangered species; broadcasting. Description: Radio show hosted by Jay D. Hair, President of the NWF on NPR., (202)822-2000. Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2488 Waiomao Rd. # A
Honolulu, HI 96816-3439
Issues: environment; media; telecommunications; broadcasting; press. Description: A global environmental news daily of the world's first international news agency dedicated exclusively to environmental issues. Our daily publication presents a global perspective on a myriad of subjects such as oceans, toxins, climate, health, species survival, wilderness, agriculture, law, water, scientific developments. products, services and politics. A Weekly Journal ($58), Daily Fax ($215), and an Electronic Newsline($55/year). Other Resources: Provides Weekly Updates, Electronic News Service, Environmental Information Packages, Radio News and Features. Contacts(s): Jim Crabtree (Managing Editor), Sunny Lewis (Publisher/Editor) Subscriptions: $215, $58/yr. $60, $18 per quarter. Frequency: Daily/weekly. Fax: (604)732-4400. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'ens'. Type: media; clearinghouse. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Educational Communications, Inc.
Box 351419
Los Angeles, CA 90035-9119 Phone: (310)559-9160
Affiliate: Educational Communications, Inc. Issues: environment; media; education; broadcasting. Description: Radio magazine show (interviews, commentary music, etc.) which can be heard twice a month on KXLU, 88.9 FM at 11 PM on Sunday in the Los Angeles area. Guests are welcome in the studio and over the telephone. Calendar items are also announced. Contacts(s): Nancy Pearlman (Producer/Host) Type: media. Source: Creative Resources Guild .
Southern Finance Project
329 Renesslear
Charlotte, NC 28203 Phone: (919)419-1841
Issues: economics; agriculture; politics; environment; government accountability; corporate responsibility; activism; taxation. Description: Mr. Hightower was formerly with the Commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture. Presently the focus is the S & L bailout. Other Resources: Starting a radio program. Contacts(s): Tom Schlesinger, Steve Kest (Coordinators) Office Address: Hightower, Box 13516, Austin, TX 78711. Additional Address: 739 8th St. SE, Washington, DC 20003 Contact: Jim Hightower (Chairman/Founder) Type: organization; campaign. Source: Macrocosm USA.
199 Pemberton St.
Cambridge, MA 02140-2512
Issues: arts; music. Description: Part of the Nueva Cancion (New Song) movement of Latin and worldwide artists, using the folk and native musics of their lands in contemporary songs, which address social concerns of everyday people. Our new album is #9 on Billboard's World Music Chart! Hear us on EarthBeat...Music for Mother Naure Radio Show, too. Fax: (617)492-1515 Voice/Fax. Other:(313)995-9066 Bookings. Type: media. Source: EarthBeat.
43480 Cedar Ave.
Hemet, CA 92544-4027 Phone: (714)927-7678
Issues: peace; spiritual; activism; interfaith; volunteers. Description: An group of volunteers dedicated to carrying on the message of Peace Pilgrim, a woman who dedicated her life to simplicity and carrying the message of peace by foot from 1953-81. "Overcome evil with good, falsehood with truth, hatred with love." Without money or organizational backing she reached thousands on dusty roads, in great churches, on TV and radio, and colleges. She spoke and wrote mainly about inner peace. Other Resources: Offers books, FRIENDS OF PEACE PILGRIM newsletter, posters, cassette tapes, and much more. Ocean Tree Books, a publisher. Contacts(s): Ann Rush (President), John Rush (Secretary-Treasurer) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
345 E. 46th St.
New York, NY 10017-3518 Phone: (212)661-5900
Issues: peace; justice; economics; media; anti-nuclear; economic conversion. Description: Committed to the elimination of unacceptable levels of military spending, the preservation of human rights, social and economic justice; and to an open, informed society at home and abroad. Projects: Center for Defense Information; Center for International Policy; Institute for the Study of World Politics; Citizens' Dialogue Program; Entertainment Summit, co-sponsor, Mediators Productions. See Alternative Defense Project and Center for National Security Studies. Other Resources: Often works with other organizations to expand international cooperation, justice and human rights in the quest of an enduring peace. Sponsors autonomous programs, e.g., IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST, a radio broadcast. Contacts(s): Nina K. Solarz (Executive Director) Type: organization; foundation. Source: Macrocosm USA.
376 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02116-3812
Issues: media; broadcasting; film. Description: Member magazine for WGBH, Boston's public TV and radio stations. Articles based on WGBH programming, written in first- or third-person. Contacts(s): Jack Curtis (Managing Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
Box 852
Lynnfield, MA 01940-0852 Phone: (508)535-4203
Issues: environment; media; education; animal rights; broadcasting; film; wildlife/endangered species. Description: Founded as a television connection--to educate a wider public about our Earth and other life with whom we share. Through television, it is introducing a global awakening to an ecological world view in a developing, positive social movement with role model leaders. Has produced a widely distributed Animal Rights series. Each year it brings the Festival for the Earth and Animals to cable television. Produces Animalwatch, an ambitions multi-faceted series for mainstream TV. Contacts(s): Mary de la Valette (President) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Office Address: 1047 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10025. Additional Address: 5484 Trimble Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30342--1415. Contact: Shabari Cymerman, (404)256-9002. Type: media. Source: TRANET.
1017 S. Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 94110-2615 Phone: (415)647-6374
Issues: peace; arts; media; broadcasting; film. Description: A weekly half-hour television program that highlights the efforts of people presenting choices for a positive global future. The show also features musicians and artists who are committed to peace and social justice. These radio programs are carried by National Public Radio. Our shows have been on the air now for two years. Contacts(s): Azarra (TV & Radio Producer/Arts Correspondent) Type: media. Source: Creative Resources Guild .
1600 Broadway, #700
New York, NY 10019-7413 Phone: (212)246-0202
Contacts(s): Daniel Schechter (Correspondent), Prudence Hill (Reporter Radio/Television) Type: not determined. Source: Who.
Clean Water Action
1320 18th St. NW, #300
Washington, DC 20036-1811 Phone: (202)457-1286
Affiliate: Clean Water Action. Issues: economics; environment. Description: A 30-page booklet of consumer-oriented environmental tips. Television productions, videotapes, and a slide presentation are all being planned. Contacts(s): Debbie Keller Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Gale Research Inc.
835 Penobscot Building
Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (800)877-GALE
Issues: justice; minorities. Description: Information sources on varied aspects of Hispanic American life and culture, including national, state, and local organizations; publishers of newspaper, periodicals, newsletters, and other publications and videos; television and radio stations; bilingual programs in elementary/secondary schools; library collections; museums and other cultural institutions; grants/scholarships; Hispanic studies programs and research centers; federal and state government agencies; awards, honors, & prizes. Contacts(s): Darren L. Smith (Editor) Publisher: Gale Research Inc. Published Date: 1985. Page#: c370. Price: $69.50/ea. Fax: (313)961-6241. Other:Telex (810)221-7086. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
207 Montoya St.
Santa Fe, NM 87501-2427
Contacts(s): Jeff Kline (Editor) Type: media. Source: Who.
25724 Stafford CNY Rd.
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
Contacts(s): Enrique Gil (Editor) Type: media. Source: Who.
20 Sunnyside Ave., #A-156
Mill Valley, CA 94941-1928 Phone: (800)733-2357
Affiliate: San Francisco Medical Research Foundation. Issues: politics; health; environment; peace; energy; economics; alternative party; anti-nuclear; test ban; economic conversion; bioregional. Description: This party is "a synthesis of the Republican, Democratic, and Green parties... an educational process designed to activate higher consciousness and align humanity with a comprehensive program which creates Health and Freedom for All. Through the law of synergy and direct political action, we are confident we will realize this majestic and inspired vision." Advocates a decentralized energy policy, supports Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, economic conversion, tax reform and improved health care. Other Resources: Offers a program, books, video, and catalog. Plans to convert Alcatraz into The Global Peace Center, and create a Global Family Television Network. Contacts(s): Raphael Ornstein, M.D. (SFMRF Director), James Marti (Project Director) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Foundation for Independent Video/Film
625 Broadway, 9th Fl.
New York, NY 10012-2611 Phone: (212)473-3400
Affiliate: Foundation for Independent Video/Film. Issues: media; arts; politics; broadcasting; film. Description: "Independent filmmakers from all over are creating fascinating works on topics that rarely show up in the mainstream. The results surface at film festivals or occasionally on public television. The best guide to this underground film world is THE INDEPENDENT. It maintains a world view that preserving film and the access are important determinants to a culture. By presenting visions of what's beyond the movie screen and TV set, assures us that truth will be always shown." Price: $35/ea. Frequency: 10/yr. Type: periodical. Source: Utne.
7332 Mason Ave.
Canoga Park, CA 91306-2822 Phone: (818)340-4268
Issues: future; ideation; invention. Description: The largest of the ethical inventor organizations in the USA," one of whose goals is "to improve the national climate for inventors and inventions." Alternative energy and environmental innovations. Annual tradeshow: "Inventech", monthly publications. Seminars. National radio show monthly Other Resources: INVENT! magazine; LIGHTBULB newsletter. "Inventors Bookshop" publications and A.V.'s. Membership for children, adults, and students. Contacts(s): Alan Arthur Tratner (President) Price: $5/ea. Subscriptions: $35/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Circulation: 20M. Fax: (818)884-8312. Web or BBS: Inventnet. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1971. Type: organization; foundation. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Heldref Publications
4000 Albemarle St. NW
Washington, DC 20016-1851 Phone: (202)362-6445
Issues: arts; media; broadcasting; film. Description: Reflecting interest in popular culture studies, the JOURNAL treats commercial films and television in the broadest sense. Its editors at the Popular Culture Center, Bowling Green State University, seek thoughtful articles on stars, director, producers, studios, networks, genres, series, and the audience. Filmographies, bibliographies, book reviews, and illustrated essays on theory and criticism and regular features. Subscriptions: $24, $48 institution. Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical; journal. Source: HELDREF.
Pacific Foundation
2207 Shattuck Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704-1415
Affiliate: Pacific Foundation. Issues: politics; media; arts; justice; broadcasting; music; literature. Description: Listener-sponsored Pacifica Radio with programs devoted to environment, minorities, politics, literature, music of all sorts, etc. Other Resources: Program Guide magazine with articles. Contacts(s): Marcie Lockwood (Assistant Manager), Richard Wolinsky (Folio Editor) Dues: $45, $25 low income. Tax Status: For Profit. Established: 1949. Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
National Public Radio
55 Wheeler St.
Cambridge, MA 02138-1125 Phone: (617)868-8810
Contacts(s): Peter P. Thompson (Producer/Editor), Stephen T. Curwood (Editor) Fax: 617 8688659. Type: not determined. Source: Who.
c/o McFarland & Company, Inc.
Box 611
Jefferson, NC 28640-0611 Phone: (919)246-4460
Issues: media; education; media watch; youth; childhood. Description: "The average viewer in a year is exposed to 14,000 instances of some sort of sexual activity during daytime television broadcasts alone. This book reflects current research findings and analysis of mass media (especially television) products and their impact on adolescent attitudes and behavior." Covers a multitude of social issues and its directory lists 58 organizations that provide counseling and information services to adolescents. Contacts(s): A. Odasua Alali (Author) Published Date: 1991. Page#: 100. Type: reference; guide. Source: McFarland.
Box 8318
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8318
Contacts(s): Rachel Solom (Reporter Radio/Television) Type: not determined. Source: Who.
45 East 7th St.
Saint Paul, MN 55101 Phone: (612)290-1474
Fax: (612)290-1295. Type: not determined. Source: Who.
8660 SW 212th St #211
Miami, FL 33189-3367
Contacts(s): Dale Langlois (Reporter Radio/Television), Andres F. Pruna Type: not determined. Source: Who.
Box 2157
Champaign, IL 61825-2157
Affiliate: National Coalition on Television Violence. Issues: media; economics; media watch; boycotts; corporate responsibility. Description: This newsletter lists television shows, networks, and advertisers who are targeted for excessive violence. Contacts(s): Thomas Radecki, M.D. (Chairperson & Research Director) Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 2157
Champaign, IL 61825-2157 Phone: (310)278-5433
Issues: media; economics; media watch; boycotts; corporate responsibilty. Description: This coalition is against violence on television. Lists of advertisers and networks being targeted. Successfully boycotted FRIDAY THE 13TH/FREDDY'S NIGHTMARE -- The coalition is concerned about the extreme brutality of these programs. Write for a list of advertisers and network being targeted. Other Resources: Publishes NCTV NEWS. Contacts(s): Dr. Carole Lieberman (Chairperson/Research Director) Type: organization; coalition. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
2025 M St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-3309 Phone: (202)822-2784
Contacts(s): Anne Gudenkauf (Editor), Christine Cave (Administrative Assistant), (202)822-2000. Fax: (202)822-2203. Other:Fax (202)822-2329. Type: not determined. Source: Who.
1400 16th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-2217 Phone: (202)797-6800
Issues: environment; conservation; resources; wildlife/endangered species. Description: Private citizen organization promoting the wise use of natural resources. The Federation is composed of affiliate groups in nearly every state and territory. Influences state and national conservation policies with assistance from its affiliates and members through administrative, legislative and legal channels. Hunters are among some of their supporters. See, also, Resource Conservation Alliance; Institute for Conservation Leadership; NWF Conservation Summits; Wildlife Camp. Other Resources: See NATIONAL WILDLIFE, BACKYARD NATURALIST; INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE, RANGER RICK and YOUR BIG BACKYARD (periodicals); ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INDEX; CONSERVATION DIRECTORY; TOXIC 500; NFW CONSERVATION DIRECTORY. Radio and TV shows. Contacts(s): Jay D. Hair (President), Karen Rindge (Population Program Coordinator), (202)939-3311. Fax: (202)797-6866. Other:Hotline: (202)737-2024. Member of: Global Tomorrow Coalition. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
CDE
Box 310551
Atlanta, GA 31131-0551
Issues: justice; media; broadcasting; minorities. Description: About 500 Black-owned radio stations, broadcasting firms, radio stations with Black programming, college radio stations, syndicated radio shows, music organizations, music publications, and other music and broadcasting companies with strong Black influence or ownership. Contacts(s): Charles Edwards (Publisher) Publisher: CDE. Published Date: Fall 1990. Page#: c35. Price: $50/ea. + $2.50 shipping. Frequency: Annual. Circulation: 5M. Type: media; guide. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
National Native American Cooperative
Box 5000
San Carlos, AZ 85550
Affiliate: National Native American Cooperative. Issues: justice; arts; media; Native Americans. Description: Native American performing arts groups, craft materials suppliers, stores and galleries, Indian-owned motels and resorts; tribal offices, museums, and cultural centers; associations, schools; newspapers, radio and television programs and stations operated owned, or specifically for Native Americans; calendar of events, including officially sanctioned powwows, conventions, arts and crafts shows, all-Indian rodeos, and Navajo rug auctions. Contacts(s): Fred Synder (Editor) Published Date: 9/90. Page#: 335. Price: $18.95/ea. + $3 shipping. Frequency: Irregular. Circulation: 40M. Other Formats: 3x5 cards, $95/1,000. Labels: 95. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
National Wildlife Federation
1400 16th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-2217 Phone: (202)797-6800
Affiliate: National Wildlife Federation. Issues: environment; media; broadcasting. Description: Daily 60-second radio program bringing conservation to 12 million people each week. Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 410510
San Francisco, CA 94141-0510 Phone: (415)563-8899
Issues: media; broadcasting. Description: Produces and distributes national radio series called "New Dimensions," which airs on 200 radio stations, and features interviews with thinkers, social innovators, and visionaries. Other Resources: Tape programs for sale. Write for free bimonthly newsletter. Contacts(s): Justine Toms Type: media; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
425 Alabama St.
San Francisco, CA 94110-1314
Issues: environment; media; arts; broadcasting, music; film. Description: Distributor/publisher of visual music and narrative nature videos for appreciation, relaxation, inspiration and education. Subjects include ecology, dolphins, birds, the rainforest, national parks and outer space. Representing Children's Television Workshop, Malibu Video, Marine Mammal Fund, Miramar, Nature Science Network, Peter Roberts, Sea Studios and Wilderness Video. Type: media. Source: Eco-Expo.
Box 330094
Kahului, HI 96733-0094 Phone: (808)877-8016
Issues: education; environment; media; broadcasting. Description: Runs a children's gardening project in conjunction with local schools and a retail organic fertilizer company. Also sponsors an environmental radio program. Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 1615
Pahoa, HI 96778
Issues: family; health; media; education; broadcasting; youth; children. Description: Wholistic-oriented publications and radio show. "Kid Lib News." Promotes social equality, family-cooperation, natural freedom, natural alternatives. Type: media. Source: EarthBeat.
Box 85
Santa Barbara, CA 93102-0085
Issues: Third World; media; broadcasting. Description: "Our primary concern is to increase the scope and integrity of information available regarding Central & South America, covert actions and the environment. We strive to provide in-depth information unavailable elsewhere. Our programs draw upon the expertise of policymakers, policy analysts, and those who live and work in the regions covered. Currently we are the only independent broadcast group regularly producing such work." Received in the US and worldwide. Other Resources: Tapes available from Prevailing Winds Research publications. See Publishers. Contacts(s): Eric Schwartz (Producer) Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2207 Shattuck Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704-1415
Description: See Pacifica Radio and KPFA-FM94. Type: media. Source: Macrocosm.
3729 Cahuenga Blvd. W
North Hollywood, CA 91604-3504
Affiliate: Pacifica Foundation/Radio. Issues: politics; media; justice; feminism; environment; peace; broadcasting; EQUAL RIGHTS. Description: This catalogue offers Pacifica Radio Archive's best selling tapes. The Archive is the oldest collection of public radio programs in the US. These 30,000 recordings, made by Pacifica and independent producers since 1949, represent a wide range of perspectives on many areas, including African-American history, the women's movement, contemporary philosophy, arms control, and the environment. Contacts(s): Bill Thomas (Director), Karole Selmon (Cassette Assistant) Price: Free. Frequency: Irregular. Fax: (818)985-8802. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1949. Type: media; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2207 Shattuck Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704-1415
Affiliate: Pacific Foundation. Issues: politics; media; arts; broadcasting; music; literature. Description: A public radio station that disseminates a wide variety of perspectives in many areas such as: African-American History, the women's movement, contemporary philosophy, arms control, and the environment. Contacts(s): Bill Thomas (Director) Fax: (818)985-8802. Established: 1949. Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
3729 Cahuenga Blvd. W
North Hollywood, CA 91604-3504 Phone: (818)506-1077
Affiliate: Pacifica Foundation. Issues: politics; media; broadcasting; culture. Description: This catalogue offers Pacifica Radio Archive's best selling tapes. The Archive is the oldest collection of public radio programs in the US. These 30,000 recordings, made by Pacifica and independent producers since 1949, represent a wide range of perspectives on many areas, including African-American history, the women's movement, contemporary philosophy, arms control, and the environment. Contacts(s): Bill Thomas (Director) Price: Free. Frequency: 2/yr. Other Formats: WELL under 'ppspra'. Fax: (818)985-8802. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'ppspacific'. Established: 1972. Type: media; guide. Source: Progressive Periodicals/CULTURE.
339 Lafayette St.
New York, NY 10012-2725 Phone: (212)420-8196
Issues: media; broadcasting. Description: See Deep Dish TV Network., (212)420-9045. Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
13601 Ventura Blvd., #209
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423-3788 Phone: (818)784-7550
Issues: peace; media; broadcasting; film. Description: A company committed to altering the content of the images that go out around the world in television and film from this town. "Globally, we are connected by the news/information/entertainment mediums. By introducing consciousness into these forms we will change the world." Contacts(s): Levar Burton Type: media. Source: Creative Resources Guild .
Box 521
Los Angeles, CA 90053-0521
Issues: peace; media; arts; environment; broadcasting; film; poetry; music. Description: Provides broadcast videocassettes promoting global peace, justice, environmental stability, and spiritual growth. Formats include interviews, speeches, documentaries, musicians, and poets. Other Resources: Distribute a free copy of STEPS TO INNER PEACE upon request. Contacts(s): John Owen, Madeleine Schwab (Producers) Web or BBS: Peacenet. E-Mail: 'jowen'. Established: 1987. Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
991 Terrace 49
Los Angeles, CA 90042-3138
Issues: peace; media; broadcasting; film. Description: A weekly television series that explores new ways of thinking and new ways of acting that lead us into a world where Peace Works - without weapons and without violence to our beautiful planet. Distributed in Los Angeles since 1986 and nationally via the Catholic Telecommunications Network of America. Contacts(s): Nancy Campeau (Producer), (213)254-1836. Type: media. Source: Creative Resources Guild .
4704 Overbrook
Bethesda, MD 20816-3028 Phone: (301)656-7244
Issues: media; Third World; film; foreign policy. Description: Media center serving public interest community needs. PIVN serves nationwide TV and radio audiences by producing and distributing programs with an independent viewpoint. Programs are available for sale or rental in 3/4," beta or VHS format. provides complete AV services and expertise to help nonprofit public organizations educate the public, develop more active and stronger constituencies, and develop more widespread and comprehensive media literacy. Other Resources: Produces New Voices Project and World View Series. Contacts(s): Arlen Slobodow (Executive Director), Patrick Esmonde-White Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
World Peace University
170-40 Hanley Rd. #1B
Jamaica Estates, NY 13090 Phone: (718)658-5872
Affiliate: World Peace University. Issues: media; Third World; peace; broadcasting; Latin America. Description: A short-wave station (7.375 Mhz) which broadcasts worldwide, seven days a week, to provide practical information and insights into all aspects of world peace. A joint project of World Peace University, Oregon, and University of Peace in Costa Rica, dedicated to broadcasting programs to increase understanding about conflict resolution, sustainable development, elimination of world hunger, peace education, environmental conservation, social justice and cross-cultural issues. Other Resources: Airs peace oriented programming internationally in English and Spanish. Contacts(s): Ucatowsha (Journalist), Elizabeth A. Ulatowska (Reporter Radio/Television) Fax: (503)741-1279. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'worldpeaceu'. Other:Fax (718)658-5158. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Office Address: Box 88, Santa Ana, Costa Rica Additional Address: Radio for Peace, Box 10869, Eugene, OR 97440 Contact: Dr. F. Richard Schneider (Chancellor) Type: media. Source: Creative Resources Guild .
Box 620883
San Diego, CA 92162-0883
Issues: environment; spiritual; politics; Third World; transformation; activism; conservation; indigenous peoples; preservation. Description: A spiritual, ecological, and political organization with the mission of bringing to the public the catastrophic situation of our planet. "We use our magazine and television programs to do this. We believe that the Earth is sacred, that the jungles, animals, and 'primitive' peoples must be saved and protected." Other Resources: THE SACRED EARTH JOURNAL. Contacts(s): Eric Siegel (Founder/Chairman), Peter Sorensen (Founding Director) Established: 1990. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1819 H St. NW, #1000
Washington, DC 20006-3603 Phone: (202)862-9740
Issues: peace; Third World; education; disarmament; anti-nuclear; intervention; test ban. Description: The nation's largest grassroots peace organization working through public education, local organizing, direct action, and national lobbying, to cut military spending, abolish nuclear weapons, curb interventionist policies and reorder federal spending priorities. Resulted from the merger of SANE (The Committee for a Sane Nuclear Policy) and the National Nuclear Weapons Freeze Campaign. Other Resources: A syndicated radio program, "Consider the Alternatives" Publishes the GRASS ROOTS ORGANIZER, SANE World/Freeze Focus, flyers and pamphlets. See, SOCIALLY-RESPONSIBLE BUYER'S GUIDE. Contacts(s): Rev. William Sloane Coffin, Jr. (President), Nick Carter (Executive Director) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1987. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2212 Wilder Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96822-2487 Phone: (808)944-1412
Issues: media; environment; press; broadcasting. Description: Developing TV, radio, print media for raising human consciousness, environmental awareness globally. Contacts(s): Triaka-Don Smith Type: media. Source: EarthBeat.
National Telemedia Council
120 E. Wilson St.
Madison, WI 53703-3423 Phone: (608)257-7712
Affiliate: National Telemedia Council. Issues: media; broadcasting; film. Description: "Promoting better television and radio is the function of this newsletter. The key means to this goal is their critical evaluation of programming, toward a media-wise society." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Marieli Rowe, Celeste Kirk Price: $2/ea. Subscriptions: Membership. Frequency: 4-6 yr. Dues: $20/yr. Established: 1953. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/MEDIA.
23505 Crenshaw Blvd., #201
Torrance, CA 90505-5223
Issues: health; media; broadcasting; substance abuse; counseling. Description: A twice-weekly live radio call-in show which explores the problems of addictions, compulsions, and unfulfilling relationships and offers hope through examples and solutions. Guests include authors, speakers, and members of various Anonymous programs. "As host, I also keep my anonymity and share my recovery of over 14 years in Alcohol Anonymous and over 13 in Overeaters Anonymous. Currently air Sunday at 9PM on KIEV 870-AM and Monday at 7PM on the Cable Radio Network (CRN)." Other Resources: CRN is heard on many cable systems throughout California and in several other states. Contacts(s): Larry W. (Producer/Host) Fax: (310)534-8827. Type: media. Source: Creative Resources Guild .
Box 9131
Berkeley, CA 94709-0131
Issues: arts; media; politics; music; theater; broadcasting; film. Description: Essays on books, theater, film, dance, music, art, television, and politics. Contacts(s): Wendy Lesser (Editor) Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
One CNN Center
Box 105366
Atlanta, GA 30335-4201 Phone: (404)827-3183
Issues: media; broadcasting. Description: This once back water independent station has become the alternative network for people who want entertainment, sports, culture, news and information. TBS sponsors many environmental, peace, and progressive projects. Other Resources: CNN, 24-hour newschannel; WTBS, 24-hour variety channel; TNT, 24-hour classic move channel; Network Earth, a environmental show and BBS on Compuserve; Captain Planet, an environmental superhero children's television show. Contacts(s): Barbara Pyle (Environmental Policy Department), Craig Duff (Coordinating Producer), (404)827-3973. Fax: (404)827-4292. Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Wayne State University - Dept. C
Detroit, MI 48202
Issues: media; politics; future; media watch; ideation; international law; broadcasting; film; analysis. Description: Communication serves as instruments of repression and domination or tools for human emancipation. Socially concerned organizations and individuals cannot remain indifferent to mass communication issues for a democratic society. It addresses issues in such areas as: mainstream media, grassroots communication strategies, military uses of new technologies, media and international law, the globalization of culture as reflected in mass-mediated forms and the limitations and failures of television. Other Resources: THE DEMOCRATIC COMMUNIQUE newsletter. Type: organization; committee. Source: Creative Resources Guild .
Scientists' Institute for Public Information
355 Lexington Ave.
New York, NY 10017-6603 Phone: (800)223-1730
Affiliate: Scientists' Institute for Public Information. Issues: media; education; health; film; science. Description: Serves as a go between, providing television reporters with access to videotape sources, not with the tapes themselves. SIPI will not store or transmit videotapes, but will refer journalists to the producers of the tapes they need and do all the leg to track it down., (212)661-9110. Established: 1980. Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
28 Westwood Dr.
Hillsdale, MI 49242-1121
Issues: media; film; media watch. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
65 W. 96th St. Apt. 24C
New York, NY 10025-6537 Phone: (212)662-3385
Contacts(s): Shelton Harrison Walden (Chief Announcer/Public Affairs) Fax: (212)564-5359. Type: not determined. Source: Who.
123 W. Torrance Blvd., #102
Redondo Beach, CA 90277-3610 Phone: (310)374-9796
Issues: spiritual; media; arts; broadcasting; transformation. Description: First "New Age" radio station in Los Angeles. 9am-4pm every morning weekday airs New Age/metaphysical/human potential/holistic/consciousness talk/philosophy, and advice. 1pm-3pm Monday shows features many of the top New Age speakers who appear at the Expos and around the world, such as Ram Dass, Timothy Leary, Dennis Weaver, John Robbins and Terry Cole Whittaker are interviewed live with callings from the audience. Contacts(s): Richard Greene, Dee Riggs (Co-hosts) Type: media. Source: Creative Resources Guild .
Box 1509
Tucson, AZ 85702-1509
Contacts(s): Carol Ann Bassett (Reporter Radio/Television) Type: not determined. Source: Who.
2401 S Dinwiddie St
Arlington, VA 22206-1000
Contacts(s): Francis Dobbs (Reporter Radio/Television) Type: not determined. Source: Who.
Box 10869
Eugene, OR 97440-2869 Phone: (503)283-8958
Affiliate: Radio for Peace International. Issues: peace; education; environment; media; activism; gloabl understanding; forests; broadcasting. Description: Offers: 1) On campus Peace Studies Graduate Degree program, 2) Off campus workshops, courses and conferences, 3) Guided core peace study internships for credit, 4) Rain forest preservation through ownership projects, 5) Radio for Peace International providing global shortwave peace intercommunication 6) Integrated Ecology books and articles, 7) Internationally located branch campuses. Other Resources: Department of Integrated Ecology. Publishes a handbooks, HOW NATURE WORKS: REGENERATING KINSHIP WITH PLANET EARTH; and CONNECTING WITH NATURE. Newsletter. See, also, Radio for Peace (media). Contacts(s): Dr. Richard Schneider (Chancellor), Michael J. Cohen, Ed.D (Department Chair), (206)378-6313. Price: $11 w/postage. Bulk Prices: 30% off/24. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 500. Fax: (503)741-1279. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'worldpeaceu'. Established: 1985. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
440 W. Main St.
Wyckoff, NJ 07481-1420
Issues: media; broadcasting; film. Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
20 Sunnyside Ave., #A-156
Mill Valley, CA 94941-1928 Phone: (800)733-2357
Affiliate: San Francisco Medical Research Foundation. (The Yes Party is the former Human Ecology Party.). Issues: politics; health; environment; peace; energy; economics; alternative party; anti-nuclear; test ban; economic conversion; bioregional. Description: This party is "a synthesis of the Republican, Democratic, and Green parties... an educational process designed to activate higher consciousness and align humanity with a comprehensive program which creates Health and Freedom for All. Through the law of synergy and direct political action, we are confident we will realize this majestic and inspired vision." Advocates a decentralized energy policy, supports Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, economic conversion, tax reform and improved health care. Other Resources: Offers a program, books, video, and catalog. Plans to convert Alcatraz into The Global Peace Center, and create a Global Family Television Network. Contacts(s): Da Vid (Raphael Ornstein, M.D.) (SFMRF Director), James Marti (Project Director) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.