Costly Semantics in Media’s Russia-Ukraine Story

February 23, 2022 The Park Center for Independent Media circulates the Indy Brief. Subscribe for a weekly selection of news stories from journalists operating outside traditional corporate systems. Subscribe The Headlines Upcoming Events The 25th Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival, March 21–April 10 Ukraine-Russia Biden Urged to Ignore War Hawks and Pursue ‘Real Path to Peace’ […]
The 25th Anniversary Edition of the Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival partners with Cinemapolis March 21-April 10

The 25th Anniversary Edition of the Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival runs for three weeks, from March 21-April 10. This year’s festival theme is ENTANGLEMENTS. Cinemapolis will host 25 films on its virtual cinema platform and three in-person special event screenings and talkbacks at the theater with filmmakers and community groups. Feature-length documentary and narrative […]
Izzy Award 2021
The 13th annual Izzy Award was presented in 2021 to journalists Tim Schwab and Liliana Segura, and outlet Truthout.
Izzy Award Nominations and Spring Events

February 2, 2022 The Park Center for Independent Media circulates the Indy Brief. Subscribe for a weekly selection of news stories from journalists operating outside traditional corporate systems. The Headlines The Izzy Award Izzy Award Nominations Deadline EXTENDED to Feb 9 Lawrence Bartley’s Story of Founding “News Inside” Upcoming Events Explore Journalism and Environment: Spring Events […]
Explore Journalism and Environment: Spring Events Calendar

Join us for a variety of events in the coming months featuring academics, journalists, and filmmakers in critical discussions spanning media and environment. The Park Center for Independent Media will co-sponsor several discussions with the Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. This spring’s events include the 14th annual Izzy […]
Izzy Award Nominations Deadline Extended to Feb 9
The judges of the Izzy Award have extended the deadline for nominations until February 9 at midnight EST. The award celebrates its 14th year in 2022, and PCIM will again grant this honor — named after legendary journalist I. F. “Izzy” Stone — for outstanding achievement in independent media. Submissions are welcome for work produced […]