| AlterNet |
 |
| URL |
http://www.alternet.org/ |
| Commercial? |
No |
| Type of site |
news, political analysis & commentary |
| Registration |
Optional |
| Owner |
Independent Media Institute |
| Created by |
Independent Media Institute |
| Launched |
1998 |
| Current status |
Active |
AlterNet, a project of the non-profit Independent Media Institute, is a progressive news website that was launched in 1998 and claims a readership of over 1.7 million
visitors per month.[1]. It has been described by
NPR as a "left-liberal news and opinion site".[2] It publishes original content as well as journalism from a wide variety of other sources. AlterNet
states that its mission is to "inspire citizen action and advocacy on the environment, human rights and civil liberties, social
justice, media, and health care issues."[1]
AlterNet's tagline is "The Mix is the Message."
Editorial philosophy and coverage
AlterNet publishes a combination of policy critiques, investigative reports and analysis, grassroots success stories and
personal narratives. Their coverage emphasizes the discovery of workable solutions to social problems, and their editorial
philosophy is "to uphold a commitment to fairness, equality and global stewardship, while making connections across generational,
ethnic and issue lines."[1]
Coverage is sub-divided into several categories, including Drug Reporter, EnviroHealth, ForeignPolicy, MediaCulture, Movie
Mix, Rights & Liberties, War on Iraq, WireTap & WorkPlace.
Columnists
Books
Awards
Staff
- Don Hazen, executive director (IMI), executive editor (AlterNet)
- Liz Mullaney, associate publisher
- Jan Frel, Senior Editor
- Heather Gehlert, managing editor
- Tara Lohan, managing editor
- Adam Howard, associate editor and writer of PEEK
See also
News agency (alternative)
References
External links
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