Indymedia began a decade ago in Seattle for the G8 and London for the “Reclaim the streets” Mayday celebrations. Neither of these events would be covered properly in the commercial or state media. They thus generated their own newsvalue & media outlets. Read more…
A curious combination of jargon and therapeutic words which are used to cover the relationship between any indymedia collective and its commercial or state media hinterland as well as its own readers, contributors & volunteers. This category will offer a brief look at how this relationship has been abused to maintain a self-perpetuating core & unfairly promote reputations of some contributors over others.
Also of interest will be the surprisingly extensive section of Irish Political groups or Rights based groups and Trade Union or labour related groups who do not nor have ever been touched by “outreach”.