Armed with cell phones, lap-top computers, video cameras, web cams, tape recorders, and their passion for justice, these grassroots journalists are pioneering the use of the world wide web to publish breaking stories as they happen. We re providing a powerful aternative to the mainstream press that s without censorship, editing, or corporate bias. This collaboration is about people telling their own stories and rounding out a much needed public debate on the issues that impact our communities. As this new technology develops, it can potentially allow every level of society the ability to express their views on social and economic issues that affect the planet as a whole.
People simply log on and post their story.
The unedited story goes into the cue and becomes part of the site where anyone can access it. Radio producers are also putting together audio segments featuring coverage of the day s highlights. We at the IMC are hopeful that this project will serve as a model and catalyst to be emulated in the new millennium.