1. Media Watch
PO Box 618
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone: 408-423-6355
FAX: same
Contact: Ann Simonton, Director
Media Watch works to challenge abusive stereotypes and other biased images commonly found in the media. Media Watch, which began in 1984, distributes educational videos, media literacy information and newsletters to help create more informed consumers of the mass media. While the organization does not believe in censorship, they strongly believe education will help create a more active citizenry who will take action against commercial media pap.
2. Ms. Magazine
135 W 50th Street
New York, NY 10020
Phone: 212-445-6152
FAX: 212-586-7441
Contact: Marcia Ann Gillespie, Editor in Chief
Ms. magazine is published bimonthly and features international and national news, investigative reporting, personal narratives, humor, world-class fiction and poetry and prize-winning journalists and feminist thinkers. Their monthly "No Comment" page draws attention to offensive advertising campaigns and practices.
3. Redefining Liberation Project
National Organization for Women
1000 16th St. NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-331-0066 x704
FAX: 202-785-8576
Email: now@now.org
http://www.now.org/
Contact: Elizabeth Toledo
NOW's Redefining Liberation Project is a national effort to combat dangerous advertising messages by the tobacco, fashion, and alcohol industries. The Project was initiated by Elizabeth Toledo, a national leader in feminist politics who has a strong record of public speaking, media appearances and grassroots organizing.
4. Women's Desk
FAIR
130 W. 25th Street
New York, NY 10001
Phone: 212-633-6700 x303
FAX: 212-727-7668
Email: cwaldron@fair.org
http://www.fair.org/
Contact: Carolyn Walgreen, Director
The Women's Desk analyses sexism, racism and homophobia in the media and works with activists and media professionals to get a broad range of feminist perspectives included in the public debate. The women's desk monitors mainstream print, cable and broadcast media and corresponds with journalists, editors and producers nationwide.