I was curious about how the mainstream media viewed independent media, so I did a basic Google search on independent media to see if any articles had been written about it (which would have surprised me).
Instead, what I found was the website for the Independent Media Center.
It is an organization comprised of many independent media outlets and journalists to cover issues not getting enough attention around the world. It is translated into eight different languages.
There are no advertisements, exept for a small one toward the bottom of the page. The "support us" button is difficult to find as well. However, the site explains how you can volunteer, and also what the money you are donating will go to. Hopefully that makes people feel better about helping the cause.
There is a list on the left sidebar of separate cities you can look at the news from. None of these include U.S. cities, which emphasizes the fact that this site has an international focus.
They make use of multimedia, with a video channel and contributions beyond just text. However, the site is a little dark-looking, and possibly not the most welcoming looking site to get some of this information.
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