Of all the watchdogs working to make sure participants in our democracy stay within the law and bring no harm to the public, possibly the most important are the media watchdogs. When the public has the truth, we take the right actions—which is why the individuals who would be at the receiving end of those actions work so hard to keep the truth out of the public sphere.
Below is a list of media watchdogs, activists, and think tanks working to keep media honest.
Editor & Publisher
Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting
Media Matters for America
Media Reform
Want to get more truth out of the media? Get involved with one of the organizations below. They’re also good sources for news, commentary, and background information.
Center for Media and Democracy
Free Press
Free Speech Network
Independent Press Association
Media Access Project
Media Alliance
Media Channel
Media Reform Information Center
Stop Big Media
Take Back the Media
Organizations with Media Agendas
These groups focus on other Progressive causes, but all include media reform as one of their top priorities.
Campaign for America’s Future
Center for American Progress
Common Cause
MoveOn Pac
People for the American Way
