Media Reform

In These Times is a progressive/left political and current affairs magazine published by Chicago's Institute for Public Affairs. It is indexed in the Alternative Press Index and Left Index.

"In These Times" is a magazine dedicated to exploring the social justice, political issues, and current events that the United States faces these days. Published in Chicago, the magazine's articles are written by staff, that explore issues facing all U.S. citizens. In this issue, articles are "News," "Appall-o-meter," "In Person", "Viewpoint: Resigning in Protest," "The First Stone," "Union Yes, War No," "Bush vs. the World," "Which Side are we on?," "Our Media, Not Theirs," "The Holy Grail," "Against All Odds," "Stranger than fiction," "Dear Mr. Vonnegut," and "Terrible Beauty."

"Hey, Kidz! Buy This Book: A Radical Primer to Corporate and Governmental Propoganda and Artistic Activism for Short People is a how-to guide for young adults who have a problem with the way the world works but don't yet know how to achieve their goals for world change. Providing a solid introduction to media literacy and easy-to-follow instructions for influencing and creating media on your own, Hey, Kidz! emphasizes the importance of community building, teamwork, historical research, and creative self-expression."