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Gossip or News? The decline of journalism...

Those who like gossip... about Mel Gibson, Oliver Stone, or

whomever else... can buy a gossip rag, scandal sheet, or whatever other

drivel they may choose. The world is full of racism, ignorance, and shallow 
|people. One can wallow in the obvious... or find real news, problems, issues, 
and events to investigate, consider, and discuss.  

 

Top 10 Gossip Magazines

Globe Magazine,

In Touch Weekly Magazine,

National Examiner Magazine,

OK! Magazine,

Star Magazine,

Sun Magazine,

The National Enquirer Magazine,

US Weekly Magazine,

Missbehave

Tatler

 Yellow Journalism

Yellow journalism, in short, is biased opinion masquerading as objective fact. Moreover, the practice of yellow journalism involved sensationalism, distorted stories, and misleading images for the sole purpose of boosting newspaper sales and exciting public opinion. It was particularly indicative of two papers founded and popularized in the late 19th century- The New York World, run by Joseph Pulitzer and The New York Journal, run by William Randolph Hearst.

It all started, some historians believe, with the onset of the rapid industrialization that was happening all around the world. The Industrial Revolution eventually affected the newspaper industry, allowing newspapers access to machines that could easily print thousands of papers in a single night. This is believed to have brought into play one of the most important characteristics of yellow journalism - the endless drive for circulation. And unfortunately, the publisher's greed was very often put before ethics.

Although the actual practice of what would later become known as yellow journalism came into being during a more extended time period (between 1880-1890), the term was first coined based on a series of occurrences in and following the year of 1895. This was the year in which Hearst purchased the New York Journal, quickly becoming a key rival of Pulitzer's. The term was derived, through a series of peculiar circumstances, from a cartoon by the famous 19th century cartoonist, Robert Outcault called "The Yellow Kid" (see second from top). The cartoon was first published in The World, until Hearst hired him away to produce the strip in his newspaper. Pulitzer then hired another artist to produce the same strip in his newspaper. This comic strip happened to use a new special, non-smear yellow ink, and because of the significance of the comic strip, the term "yellow journalism" was coined by critics.

Sadly though, this period of sensationalist news delivery (where the so-called yellow press routinely outsold the more honest, truthful, unbiased newspapers) does stand out as a particularly dark era in journalistic history. The demand of the United States people for absolutely free press allowed such aforementioned newspapers, which often appealed to the shorter attention spans and interests of the lower class, to print whatever they so desired. This means that they could easily steal a headline and story directly from another paper, or simply fabricate a story to fit their particular agenda.

One of the more disturbing features involved with the former practice of yellow journalism, and the period in which it was most active in is that there is no definite line between this period of yellow journalism and the period afterwards. There only exists evidence that such practices were frowned upon by the general public - by 1910, circulation had dropped off very rapidly for such papers. But regardless, does this mean that yellow journalism simply faded away, never to return? Or did it absorb itself into the very heart of our newspapers, where it will remain forever? One thing is for certain - after the late 1800s, newspapers changed drastically, and still show no sign of changing back. The modernly present newspaper appearances of catchy headlines, humorous comic strips, special interest sections, intrusive investigative reporting, et cetera serve as a constant reminder that one must always stay skeptical when examining our news sources.

What is the remedy to yellow journalism? Simply double- and triple-checking one's sources and reading between the lines. If one disregards the obvious marketing that is used to hook readers, newspapers may actually prove to be reliable sources of information.

Here are some resources for reliable journalism:

American Society of Journalists and Authors - Provides a variety of services for nonfiction freelance writers, including market search, conferences, and information on contract negotiations, copyright, intellectual property, and similar issues.

American Society of Newspaper Editors - Directing editors of daily newspapers and editors of major sources of news for daily newspapers throughout the Americas are eligible for membership.

American Sportscasters Association - Provides current and aspiring sportscasters with vital information, advice and support.

Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication - Dedicated to promoting high standards in journalism education and research, and to promoting diversity of race and culture in journalism classrooms.

Association of Health Care Journalists - Independent, non profit organization offering resources, tools and training aimed at improving the quality, accuracy and visibility of health care reporting, writing and editing.

Association of Israel Journalists, Haifa and the North - Information for Israeli journalists and foreign correspondents, working in Israel. Links and membership listings.

Association of Young Journalists and Writers - An organization for journalists younger than 35.

Australian And International Freelance And Independent Press Association - The current homepage of the Association for professional freelance journalists from Australia and around the world.

Australian Society of Travel Writers - ASTW - A non-profit organisation, dedicated to reporting on the travel industry and serving the interests of the travelling public. Information about the ASTW and its Constitution and Code of Ethics, as well as list of members and details about how to join.

Azerbaijan Free Speech Foundation - Seeking to enlighten journalists and society in freedom of speech. [Azerbaijan, English, Russian]

Black journalism - This Web site contains articles and information about black journalists and their profession.

British Guild of Travel Writers - Serving professional travel journalists, guidebook writers, photographers, broadcasters and travel editors. View directory, yearbook and calendar.

The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) - A national non-profit advocacy and professional development organization consisting of 1,500 active journalists from all media, including print, radio and television. The association publishes an annual compendium of contacts for journalists and maintains an active listserv. The purpose of the CAJ listserv is to provide a forum for Canadian journalists on issues pertaining to journalism, ethics and media.

The Canadian Centre for Investigative Reporting - Mission statement and resources to assists in the independent investigation and reportage of items in the public interest.

Casey Journalism Center for Children and Families - The Casey Journalism Center on Children and Families is a resource center for journalists who cover the social issues, policies and institutions affecting children and families in America.

Caucasus Journalists Network - Platform for journalists, researchers, publishers and media of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. Database on professional journalistic organizations in the region.

Center for Media Literacy - Promotes media literacy education as a framework for accessing, analyzing, evaluating and creating media content.

Chartered Institute of Journalists - Lists history and services. Group seeks to represent its members' interests in the workplace, promote industry standards, and campaign to protect journalistic freedom.

Chartered Institute of Journalists - The Institute of Journalists, the world's oldest organisation for journalists, was founded in 1884 and granted a Royal Charter in 1890. One hundred years later it became the Chartered Institute.

Committee of Concerned Journalists - A consortium of reporters, editors, academics and others focused on the future of journalism.

Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) - An independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to the global defense of press freedom. Features international news alerts and resources from non-partisan international organization of journalists.

Commonwealth Press Union - An association whose members are newspapers and news agencies from 49 countries in the Commonwealth. News, issues, membership details, forums, conferences, awards, and contact information.

Council for the Advancement of Science Writing - Organization of journalists and scientists committed to improving the quality of science news reaching the general public. Information about CASW activities, careers in science writing, and grants and fellowships for students.

Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma - A resource based at the University of Washington for students and working journalists seeking current information on the intersection of journalism and trauma.

Diageo Africa Business Reporting Awards - Recognise and reward journalists providing high quality coverage of the business environment in Africa. Objective, awards, news and links.

Editorial Freelancers Association - Search the membership directory by skill, specialty, location, or name. Members include editors, writers, indexers, proofreaders, researchers, desktop publishers, and translators.

Ethics & Excellence Journalism Foundation - Investing in the future of journalism by building the ethics, skills and opportunities needed to advance principled, probing news and information. Provides news, history and grant information.

Euro Correspondent. - A network of freelance journalists writing on European, and EU affairs. Members work independently for a range of media.

Foreign Correspondents Association - Professional association representing foreign journalists working in Australia and the Pacific.

Free Voice - Dutch foundation which supports independent media in countries in development. Profile, projects and annual report.

IFRA online - Idea forum for publishing companies and suppliers to the publishing industry. Conference information, recent publications and newsletters. Also provides training services.

Institute for Interactive Journalism - An incubator to promote interactive journalism in the 21st century using new media. Promotes innovative journalism through awards.

Institute for Public Accuracy (IPA) - Consortium of policy researchers seeking to broaden public discourse by gaining media access for those whose perspectives are commonly drowned out by corporate-backed think tanks and other influential institutions.

Inter American Press Association - IAPA - Heavily involved in press freedom issues in North, Central and South American countries. Features releases, organization, member, and contact information.

International Center for Journalists - Dedicated to promoting free, independent press arould the world. Explores journalism ethics and other issues that face the profession.

International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) - A working network of investigative reporters conducting investigative reporting projects across nation-state borders. ICIJ connects them via the Internet, conferences and through an institutional support structure.

International Federation of Agricultural Journalists - A non-political, professional association for agricultural journalists.

International Federation of Journalists - Organization that aims to push governments to promote social justice and rights for journalists.

International Food, Wine, and Travel Writers Association - IFWTWA - Offers press credentials and other membership services to qualified print, radio and TV broadcasters and photo journalists.

International News Safety Institute - Media safety network promoting the provision of safety training, materials and assistance to journalists and media staff. Mission statement and a list of supporting organisations.

International Press Association - Promotes quality story-telling through photography and writing.

Investigative Reporters and Editors - Investigative Reporters and Editors is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of investigative reporting within the field of journalism.

Journalism Ethics at the University of British Columbia - News, expert analysis and essential background on ethical and legal issues, with a special emphasis on global journalism ethics.

Lithuanian Journalist Union - Lists activities and membership guidelines for journalists, media workers, correspondents and reporters.

National Association of Black Journalists - Has a mission to strengthen ties among African-American journalists, promote diversity in newsrooms and honor excellence in the media industry.

National Association of Hispanic Journalists - National organization dedicated to the recognition and professional advancement of Hispanics in the news industry.

National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada - Archive of meeting minutes, press releases, and media links. NEPMCC is a non-profit group urging mainstream Canadian society to consider the economic, social and culture interests of ethnic communities.

National Federation of Press Women - Includes organizational information, news, networking ideas, and member services. A nationwide organization of professional communicators, both women and men, working in any form of the media.

National Union of Journalists (UK and Ireland) - Trade union for journalists in UK and Ireland, with information on pay and conditions, legal advice, membership benefits and training.

Native American Journalists Association - Details about programs designed to enrich journalism and promote Native cultures. Includes history, profile, events, awards, news, and related links.

NECJOGHA: Network of Climate Journalists of the Greater Horn of Africa - Seeks to aid in the distribution of climate information and to advance relations between the press, government and public. Constitution, members list, blogs and forum.

Newspaper Association of America - Supporting continuity and change in the newspaper industry by focusing on strategic issues such as marketing, public policy, diversity, industry development, and newspaper operations.

The Newspaper Society - UK organization providing national and local newspaper information, with links to national and regional press websites.

Online News Association - Committed to providing a community for online journalists, and to promoting fairness in online journalism.

Organization of News Ombudsmen - An international association of professional journalists who serve as internal watchdogs, monitoring accuracy, fairness and ethical practice for their newspapers and broadcast media.

Overseas Press Club of America - Provides resources, internships, and details of forthcoming social events for journalists throughout the world.

Pew Center for Civic Journalism - Centerpiece of The Pew Charitable Trusts' initiative to stimulate citizen involvement in community issues.The project partners major print and broadcast news organizations, helping them reconnect to their communities in ways that help engage their citizens in dialogues that can lead to problem solving.

Poynter.org - Helps journalists do their jobs better and to serve their communities. Updated daily, it provides journalists with reliable information, useful tools, and provocative suggestions.

Project for Excellence in Journalism and the Committee of Concerned Journalists - An initiative by journalists to clarify and raise the standards of American journalism through research and education.

Public Journalism Network (PJNet) - A global professional association of journalists, educators and citizens interested in exploring and strengthening the relationship between journalism and democracy. Charter declaration and weblog.

Radio and Television News Directors Association and Foundation - Professional journalism organization dedicated to electronic journalism. Provides networking opportunities through professional or student membership. Find chapters online.

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press - Nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free legal help to reporters and news organizations.

Reporters without borders - An organization that struggles for press freedom. News, petitions and membership form.

RIAS Berlin Kommission - Binational organization for the promotion of German-American understanding in the field of broadcasting. Bilingual site (German and English).

The Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education - Dedicated to training journalists of color and helping the news media reflect the nation's diversity in staffing, content and business operations.

SARTMA (South Atlantic Remote Territories Media Association) - Official site of the newspaper association which covers Ascension Island in the North to South Georgia and parts of Antarctica in the South.

Society for News Design - SND is an international professional organization dedicated to improving design and graphics in newspapers, news magazines and news-related web sites.

Society of Environmental Journalists - The organization's aim is to improve the quality, accuracy and visibility of reporting on the environment. Searchable calendar of environmental events and SEJ conferences, issues, jobs, awards and fellowships.

South Asian Journalists Association - A professional networking group for journalists of South Asian origin based in North America. Organization and membership information, events, and articles.

UNITY: Journalists of Color, Inc. - A community for minority journalists that seeks to improve minority parcipitation and representation in media.

World Press Institute - WPI journalism resources and a four-month fellowship program for international journalists that includes travel throughout the U.S. as well as on-site experiences with media outlets and educational seminars.

The World Security Institute's Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting - Sponsoring independent reporting of global affairs.

Disinformation is Dangerous

http://sites.google.com/site/constitutionalrightsresource/disinformation

The "pajama party" is not a "news" service.

This collaboration represents studious disinformation.

Pure and simple. Their product might more accurately

be called info-tainment.

Their various contributors

aim at the lowest common

denominators of ignorance and fear.

We must depend on proactive journalists

to debunk their junk.

Timothy Flanagan, editor at The Wordsmith Collection

Facts still matter.

Take a look at this offering from http://newsjunkiepost.com/

"The top 50 conservative websites are a fascinating compilation that seems to be dominated by disinformation. That is, false information promoted in order to influence public opinion or the government. They demonstrate a high degree of alarmism coupled with a serious lack of journalistic integrity, which can be a noxious mix that helps ignorance grow."

1. Fox ‘news’

Let us examine some of these to demonstrate, starting with the mother of all propaganda outlets: Fox ‘News’. The website is ranked 236^th in world traffic by updated figures (37^th in the US), and has millions of nightly viewers. The fact that Fox is biased in undeniable, despite taking a page from the neocon book of ironic slogans with the phrase: “Fair and Balanced.”  Fox has even taken talking points directly from Bush, sometimes via Murdoch.

Their assault on real journalism has been well established on the documentary Outfoxed [watch it here].  There are numerous photo collages revealing their tactics of labeling anyone in trouble as a Democrat.  One can also check out watchdog site Media Matters for 6000+ pieces of evidence that prove Fox ‘News’ spreads disinformation. The point however, is that they are deliberately spreading ignorance to a very large audience, and that is dangerous and contagious.  A recent Pew poll found Fox ‘News’ viewers came in last regarding their comprehension of national and international affairs.

This is perhaps most evident recently during the debate about health care reform.  “72% of self-identified FOX News viewers believe the health-care plan will give coverage to illegal immigrants, 79% of them say it will lead to a government takeover, 69% think that it will use taxpayer dollars to pay for abortions, and 75% believe that it will allow the government to make decisions about when to stop providing care for the elderly.”

5. WorldNet Daily

The WND has to be the king of all right wing conspiracy sites on the internet.   Their dissemination of ignorance runs from suggesting the 911 attacks were due to America turning its back on god, to their involvement in the treasonous Valerie Plame scandal, to FEMA concentration camps, to theories about the North American Union.  However, their greatest achievement in terms of conspiracy theories is undoubtedly their persistent attention to the birthplace of Obama.  Much of their traffic comes from Drudge, Fox, and Breitbart (no surprise there).

6. Newsmax

This website is one of the most right leaning on the web according to Skewz.com.  In addition to this,  “Criticism of NewsMax has focused on its distribution of false information. NewsMax has been accused of being a hub for conspiracy theories about Democrats, former U.S. President Bill Clinton, and his wife, Hillary Rodham Clinton.” Newsmax recently made headlines by suggesting that a Honduran style military coup to “resolve the Obama problem” was not unrealistic.  This post was scrubbed from their website within 2 days, but a good screenshot was captured by ProgressiveNation first.

7. The Free Republic

This website consists of a messaging board with painfully ignorant, intolerant, and incendiary commentary.  The users, called Freepers have pushed for violence, rigged online polls, been sued by major newspapers for copyright infringement, and been openly racist.  Their crown jewel was having an article written by the right wing terrorist James von Brunn posted on the site, the racist who went on the murderous rampage at the Holocaust Memorial recently.

37. Conservapedia

This one is rich.  Since reality has a well know liberal bias, many on the right needed something else to get their ‘information’ from, so they created that place.  “Conservapedia is an encyclopedia project written from an Americentric, conservative Christian, and predominantly young earth creationist point of view.” They have been in the headlines recently for rewriting the Bible to cut out passages that are deemed too ‘liberal’.  There are some real gems of ignorance found in Conservapedia, including the following:

“An apparent Muslim, Obama could use the Koran when he is sworn into office.”

“Liberals support the legalisation of marijuana and other drugs, which are major causes of psychiatric illnesses”

“studies have long indicated that homosexuals have a substantially greater risk of suffering from psychiatric problems”

“…pairs of each dinosaur kind were taken onto Noah’s Ark during the Great Flood and were preserved from drowning”

“All the prevailing, atheistic theories of the origin of the Moon were completely disproved by the lunar landings and studies of the lunar rocks afterwards.”

Others

Although there are a far too many on the list to go into detail about each one, a clear pattern has already been established.  Other websites include conservative commentators like Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh, Ann Coulter, and Michelle Malkin, think tanks such as the Heritage Foundation and Cato, and a random assortment.   StormFront curiously didn’t make the list.   It should be noted that the list below was actually compiled by a website called Right Wing News and the rankings were determined by using Alexa.

The next time you run into someone on a forum board or social media website that starts going off about how Obama has a fake birth certificate, the health care plan is to euthanize the elderly, or other nut-flavored conspiracy theories, you can bet they just came from one of the following places.

1) Fox News: 260

2) Wall Street Journal: 383

3) The Drudge Report: 748

4) New York Post: 888

5) WorldNetDaily: 2,692

6) Newsmax: 3,264

7) Free Republic: 3,988

The Washington Times: 4,717

9) TownHall: 5,986

10) The Rush Limbaugh Show: 7,624

11) Real Clear Politics: 7,957

12) National Review: 10,346

13) Hot Air: 11,517

14) Michelle Malkin: 12,871

15) Glenn Beck: 13,153

16) Human Events Online: 17,538

17) The Heritage Foundation: 20,746

18) Newsbusters: 21,452

19) Lew Rockwell: 24,677

20) The Weekly Standard: 25,565

21) News With Views: 27,352

22) Sean Hannity: 28,086

23) Pajamas Media 28,969

24) The Ludwig von Mises Institute: 29,116

25) Atlas Shrugs: 29,548

26) The American Thinker: 29,980

27) Cybercast News Service: 32,348

28) Neal Boortz: 32,857

29) Reason: 33,254

30) Lucianne: 34,135

31) Ann Coulter 36,864

32) The Cato Journal: 39,187

33) Daily Paul: 41,465

34) The Volokh Conspiracy: 42,021

35) Bill O’Reilly: 42,533

36) Redstate: 42,655

37) Conservapedia: 43,866

38) Power Line: 44,542

39) Jewish World Review: 44,765

40) Front Page Magazine: 48,645

41) Daniel Pipes: 49,692

42) Little Green Footballs: 49,844

43) Campaign for Liberty: 50,638

44) The American Spectator: 52,377

45) Commentary: 55,447

46) GOPUSA: 58,771

47) James Lileks’: 60,536

48) Right Wing News: 63,097

49) Wizbang: 63,427

50) Day by Day: 63,455

 

Here is an interesting blog list:

Blogroll

• Andrew T. On The Cut
• Eye On Haiti – A NJP Blog
• ImmPolitic Blog
• Mildly Relevant Thoughts
• News From Haiti: MediaHacker.org
• Past In Print
• Progressive Nation
• Radio Graffiti
• Reno and its Discontents
• Right Wing Watch
• The Atlantic Wire
• The Joshua Blog

Is anyone paying attention?!

They say the average person,
when provided accurate information,
will do the right thing.   

The most unfortunate part of this equation,

is that so few souls dare to pay attention.


This may not be from ignorance or apathy...
the truth might just be
 "too much information."


The facts on the ground are more than
many Americans really want to know.

When confronted by wars of choice, corruption,
cronyism, failing schools, foreclosures, lost
jobs, pestilence, and hunger...  huge pluralities
actively choose to ignore, deny, or avoid making
the hard choices...

For some, these hobgoblins
are more than they can bear.


We will be faced with difficult decisions
during the runup to the elections in November.
In many ways our job is much tougher this
time around.


Hopefully, those who are "paying attention,"
will write letters, contact legislators, contact
local progressive news outlets, call in to join
in conversations on the Radio, and talk to
neighbors, friends, and family about how much
is at stake and how we can make a difference.


Do we really want an endless cycle of corporate
aggression and body bags? We must not settle for
this kind of defeatism and surrender. We can rebuild
this nation, restore the peace, and regain our strength. 

Hope inspires, but courage conquers fear.

"I believe that unarmed truth
and unconditional love
will have the final
word in reality.


This is why right,
temporarily defeated,
is stronger than
evil triumphant."

~Martin Luther King, Jr.

Amen...
Tim

No to Ethnocentrism

On Saturday, May 29th, in Portland, Oregon and across the nation...

people gathered to express grassroots opposition to the new Arizona
SB 1070 Immigration Legislation. Here in Portland, more than two hundred
people showed up for a National Day of Action Against SB1070.

The rallying cry was Stop Arizona! At SW 3rd and Madison,
around 5pm, the gathering crowd enjoyed music, speeches, and street
theater. After the entertainment and speeches, the crown marched to
the First Unitarian Church at 1011 Southwest 13th Avenue, Portland.


The rally was coordinated by the Portland Immigrants Rights Coalition and
the Portland May Day Coalition. There were volunteers from local groups,
unions, schools, and churches. Many who gathered claim the law which
inspired this day of protest makes “walking while Hispanic” a crime.

They pointed out serious constitutional concerns: state laws cannot
overshadow federal statutes, the fourth amendment protects people from
unlawful search and seizure, and the fourteenth amendment requires that
all people (citizens or not) have equal protection under the law. Senator
Lindsey Graham (R) of South Carolina, Karl Manheim of Loyola Law
School in Los Angeles, and Erwin Chemerinsky of UC Irvine Law agree
the Arizona law is “unconstitutional.” Portland activists addressed these
difficult issues with compassion, humor, and mutual support.


After a spirited march to the Unitarian Church, the crowd gathered in the
basement for snacks, music, and to discuss what can be done. Everyone
introduced themselves and explained why they were concerned about the
Arizona law. The group then planned strategies for making certain that
ethnocentrism and fear do not inspire any such wrong-headed legislation
in Portland, Oregon… or anywhere else.


This was not an angry crowd. Just some neighbors who got together to share
mutual concerns while lending support to those in Arizona who may be
subjected to intimidation, harassment, arrest, or violence if this law
is allowed to prevail. The organizers, church members, union activists,
immigrants, students, teachers, and everyday people took heart from the
gathering and vowed to continue the struggle for freedom and justice as
they attempt to build bridges instead of walls on US borders.


They vowed to keep the issues of immigration and civil rights in the news.
A member associated with Jobs with Justice indicated that if legislators won’t
listen and hate radio continues to cater to peoples’ fears, “we’ll be back.”

What's Up With The Alliance?

Top news at The Alliance

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       The Portland Alliance had a good meeting on Sunday, May 16th 2010
The Alliance rummage/bake sale is still in the planning stages.
Details will follow on the location!
      The Portland Alliance Newspaper is located at
2807 Southeast Stark Street  in Portland, OR 97214-3048
(503) 239-4991

At the last Board Meeting, it was decided that the current board must
1. create a more functional and adaptive board of directors
    with regularly scheduled dates, goals, plans, and agenda2. make arrangements for bookkeeping and fiscal concerns
3. Do Fundraising 
6. Make Organizational Changes to streamline publication
7. Facilitate the Publication of a June Issue

Andrea


       We agreed to have a follow-up Community meeting on Sunday,
5/23, at 2:30 pm at the Alliance office. Future meetings will be held
during the week in the evening.  We need all hands on deck right now
to see us through to brighter days. If folks are available to take shifts
selling stuff either Friday or Saturday we can definitely use the help.
And if you know people who have stuff they can donate to the sale
that would be amazing.
       Thanks for all your work!

Anne Feeney on Tour

http://sites.google.com/site/unionresourceorg/

These wonderful hi-res photos were taken by my friend Connie Canney in Gainesville during our 2006 mini-tour in Florida, and may be reprinted with proper credit to Connie.
Anne...