It can be a little distracting talking media reform sometimes. This is because ultimately if we are going to grow a movement we have to be able to relate to the wider public.
Our job is made harder by the fact that the mainstream media has so far done a sterling job in leaving the real issues off the table when it comes to issues effecting their own industry. Meaning everyday people while hating mainstream media, have little understanding of the issues that confront the movement for change.
One area where this has been clearest is Net Neutrality.
For the uninitiated, Net Neutrality is about keeping the internet as an more or less equal space for websites and content. Some big companies (particularly Comcast in the States) are trying to (with the help of the overwhemingly supportive Republicans) slow down all content that does not pay special fees meaning the internet is turned into a two tier affair where access to mainstream corporate news sites would load up instantly, while access to news sites like DemocracyNOW! and TheREALnews would be delayed making it even harder for them to attract extra viewers and revenue.
Need a deeper understanding? Read what the Huffington has to say on the matter here
In response, Rock The Net, a cd featuring the likes of Wilco, Bright Eyes and We Might be Giants, has been produced by artists concerned about this clear case of the corporate takeover of the internet. All funds raised will go to the Save The Internet campaign. Check it out here http://www.thirstyear.com/rockthenet/
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