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FAIR, the national media watch group, has been offering well-documented criticism of media bias and censorship since 1986. We work to invigorate the First Amendment by advocating for greater diversity in the press and by scrutinizing media practices that marginalize public interest, minority and dissenting viewpoints. As an anti-censorship organization, we expose neglected news stories and defend working journalists when they are muzzled. As a progressive group, FAIR believes that structural reform is ultimately needed to break up the dominant media conglomerates, establish independent public broadcasting and promote strong non-profit sources of information.

Uniquely, FAIR works with both activists and journalists. We maintain a regular dialogue with reporters at news outlets across the country, providing constructive critiques when called for and applauding exceptional, hard-hitting journalism. We also encourage the public to contact media with their concerns, to become media activists rather than passive consumers of news.

FAIR publishes Extra!, the award-winning magazine of media criticism, and produces the weekly radio program CounterSpin, the show that brings you the news behind the headlines. In addition, we have a thriving listserv through which we distribute regular Action Alerts to our international network of activists-- as of March 2002, the FAIR list has over 25,000 recipients, with more signing on every day.

FAIR also operates specialized research and advocacy desks that work with activists and media professionals on specific issues. The Women's Desk analyzes the effects of sexism and homophobia in the media and works to get feminist perspectives included in the public debate. The Racism Watch Desk monitors and combats the media's marginalization, misrepresentation and exclusion of people of color--both in the news and in the newsroom.

For an in-depth explanation of FAIR's critique of the mainstream media, you should start with our overview, "What's Wrong with the News?" You might also check out the article "What's FAIR?", by FAIR founder Jeff Cohen.

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