National Public Lightpath: America’s Next Generation Internet created in the...
Author: Jen Gilomen Designed as a collaboration across the public media, education, and technology sectors, National Public Lightpath (NPL) will create a high-speed fiber optic network to serve the...
View ArticleThe New New Deal, Part 2 - A New WPA for Artists: How and Why
Author: Arlene Goldbard The prospect of public service jobs for artists has continued to generate unprecedented interest and energy, as well as a flood of questions about how and why a new WPA might...
View ArticleThe New New Deal 2009: Public Service Jobs for Artists?
Author: Arlene Goldbard A whole flock of bright ideas for public-service employment of artists is attracted by that irresistible combination of ingredients: high unemployment, a boundless supply of...
View ArticleBest and Worst of 2009 in Art and Public Media
NAMAC members weigh in on the best and worst of 2009: from work ethic to public media, web 2.0 projects to local organizing efforts. Hear from Julia Kirt of the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition on the...
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Facing Race Conference Highlights
Author: Traci L. Morris The 2010 Biannual Facing Race national conference, held September 23-25 in Chicago, was both invigorating and inspiring. Presented by the Applied Research Center (ARC), the...
View ArticleOne-Question Q&A: Vanessa Graber, Prometheus Radio Project
Author: Rachel Allen "If community radio geeks could have a holiday, it would certainly be celebrated with a barnraising."read more
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A Short Overview of Native American Telecommunications Issues
Author: Traci L. Morris Tribal lands are among the worst served communities in terms of telecommunications in the United States. According to a 2006 GAO report, only about 69% of households on tribal...
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Regional Report Profile: PhillyCAM
Author: Sue Spolan, Ed. Paula Manley Philadelphia’s independent film and video community has a flavor all its own, driven by community activism and a thriving creative culture. The emergence of...
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Jazz Has Endured Despite the Odds, Can Public Media?
Blog Author: Joseph S. MillerPublic media is critical to filling the void left by commercial broadcasters. But several structural changes have threatened the ability of public media to thrive and...
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Why PEG and Community Access Television is a Media Justice Fight
Blog Author: Betty YuPreserving community media outlets like Community Access TV is an important part of our media justice movement. These centers are unique spaces where community members can come...
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How Education Can Save Us from the Digital Divide
Blog Author: Amy PuffenbergerWhen I think about the importance of media and arts education, there is nothing more important than access; access to quality media and arts education for all individuals...
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