Media Watchdogs

These are organizations which monitor and analyze the media and media regulation by governments. Contact us to suggest a link for inclusion on this page.

Region	Media Watchdogs
North America	Accuracy in Media is a nonprofit media watchdog that critiques news stories for errors and slanted coverage. AlterNet is a nonprofit organization which supports independent and alternative journalism. Buzzflash is a web site providing news headlines and media commentary. The Center for Media Education is a nonprofit organization working to create a quality electronic media culture for youth. The Center for Media & Public Affairs is a nonprofit organization which conducts studies of news and entertainment media. The Center for Public Integrity conducts investigative journalism in the public interest. Their Well Connected web site tracks the influence of lobbying and political contributions on the broadcast, cable and telecommunications industries. Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting (FAIR) is a nonprofit media watch group offering analysis of media bias and censorship. Free Press is a nonprofit organization working to increase public participation in media policy debates and create a more competitive, diverse and public interest-oriented media system in the United States. International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX) monitors press freedom around the world. Media Research Center is a nonprofit organization of American conservatives fighting perceived liberal media bias. Media Research Center of Alaska identifies, reviews and reports on media bias in Alaska. Media Whores Online was a popular liberal web site offering skeptical critiques of journalism and journalists. The site operated from 2000 to early 2004. The founder of the site has never been publicly indentified. MediaChannel.org is a nonprofit web site dedicated to global media issues. Mediastudy.com is an Internet launch pad for conducting critical media and cultural studies.
Europe	Reporters sans frontieres (Reporters without borders) is a nonprofit organization consisting of a network of journalists working to promote presss freedom around the world.

Region

Media Watchdogs

North America

Accuracy in Media is a nonprofit media watchdog that critiques news stories for errors and slanted coverage.

AlterNet is a nonprofit organization which supports independent and alternative journalism.

Buzzflash is a web site providing news headlines and media commentary.

The Center for Media Education is a nonprofit organization working to create a quality electronic media culture for youth.

The Center for Media & Public Affairs is a nonprofit organization which conducts studies of news and entertainment media.

The Center for Public Integrity conducts investigative journalism in the public interest. Their Well Connected web site tracks the influence of lobbying and political contributions on the broadcast, cable and telecommunications industries.

Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting (FAIR) is a nonprofit media watch group offering analysis of media bias and censorship.

Free Press is a nonprofit organization working to increase public participation in media policy debates and create a more competitive, diverse and public interest-oriented media system in the United States.

International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX) monitors press freedom around the world.

Media Research Center is a nonprofit organization of American conservatives fighting perceived liberal media bias.

Media Research Center of Alaska identifies, reviews and reports on media bias in Alaska.

Media Whores Online was a popular liberal web site offering skeptical critiques of journalism and journalists. The site operated from 2000 to early 2004. The founder of the site has never been publicly indentified.

MediaChannel.org is a nonprofit web site dedicated to global media issues.

Mediastudy.com is an Internet launch pad for conducting critical media and cultural studies.

Europe

Reporters sans frontieres (Reporters without borders) is a nonprofit organization consisting of a network of journalists working to promote presss freedom around the world.