Center for Media and Democracy

The Center for Media and Democracy (CMD) is a non-profit investigative reporting group. Our reporting and analysis focus on exposing corporate spin and government propaganda. We publish PRWatch, SourceWatch, and BanksterUSA. Our newest major investigation is available at ALECexposed.org.

Continue to demand justice for Trayvon

Jul 152013

Take action!

Urge the US Department of Justice to pursue a civil rights action against George Zimmerman.

from the Center for Media and Democracy

The tragic death of teenager Trayvon Martin — armed only with Skittles and iced tea — riveted the nation and drew attention to the NRA/ALEC "Stand Your Ground" policies which were implemented in dozens of states across the nation. Upon the acquittal of shooter George Zimmerman, NAACP chief Ben Jealous announced "We are not finished demanding justice for Travyon Martin," and called for immediate action by the US Department of Justice.

Add your voice to those calling for justice for Trayvon by signing the petition below on the CMD website:

Homeland Security vs Occupy

May 202013

USA watch

New report describes how counter-terrorism departments monitored Occupy movement.

from the Center for Media and Democracy

MADISON, WI , May 20, 2013 — DBA Press and the Center for Media and Democracy today released the results of a year-long investigation: Dissent or Terror: How the Nation's Counter Terrorism Apparatus, In Partnership With Corporate America, Turned on Occupy Wall Street. The report, a distillation of thousands of pages of records obtained from counter terrorism/law enforcement agencies, details how state/regional "fusion center" personnel monitored the Occupy Wall Street movement over the course of 2011 and 2012.
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