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A 2008 political academic article looking at the historical problems of liberal foundations, primarily the Ford Foundation, in funding media activism and raising questions and concerns for current media activist groups. By Michael Barker.

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Grounded in the theory of ‘social constructionism,’ AI recognizes that human systems are constructions of the imagination and are, therefore, capable of change at the speed of imagination.

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A detailed analysis of media coverage and campaign content during the 2008 U.S. Presidential Primaries

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It is clear that participation in online communities is important for many young people, but less clear how this translates into civic or political engagement. This volume examines the relationship of online action and real-world politics.

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This volume addresses the consequences of digital media use for young people’s individual and social identities.

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Learning Race and Ethnicity explores the intersection of race and ethnicity with post 9/11 politics, online hate-speech practices, and digital youth and media cultures.

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a critical and theoretical appraisal of the uses of digital media by cultural heritage institutions

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The Media Research Hub is a resource for researchers, advocates, and practitioners working for a more democratic and participatory public sphere. The Hub offers various collaborative tools including a rich resource database, collaborative grants, news, events and opportunities related to media research.

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A lively look at: community vs. academy; research vs. action; training students vs. solving problems; and service vs. social change.