Sick of the corporate news media's coverage of the election? Tired of political ads nausea? Then check out MNN's Alternative Election programming, beginning next week!
Community Media's specials will air on Time Warner 67/RCN 85 and live streaming on MNN.org.
Tuesday 10/28 9pm - 10pm
Then & Now....Clips from 2004 and 2008 presidential elections from NYC community groups, including East Harlem Tutorial Program, IndyMedia, LES Girls Club, Picture the Homeless, and Community Voices Heard
Wednesday 10/29 9pm - 10pm
Disenfranchising America....How are various communities disenfranchised in this country? We'll look in-depth the denial of voting rights to the immigrant and disabled communities. First up, a studio panel with activists from NYC's immigrant rights organizations, moderated by radio journalist Gail Walker. Next, "We Just Want to Vote! Barries to Voting for People with Disabilities" by CIDNY and "Speaking Out" by Self Advocacy.
Thursday 10/30 9pm - 10pm
Looking for Alternatives...G.A.M.E., the Grassroots Artists MovEment, hosts a distinguished panel of NYC activists and Green Party Vice Presidential candidate Rosa Clemente for a lively discussion, for all the folks who refuse to drink the Kool Aid.....
Friday 10/31 9pm-10pm
Unconventional TV....MNN's award winning coverage of the 2004 RNC in NYC is a blast from the past...and a warning for the future....hosted by acclaimed NYC organizer Arthi Shehani. With updated coverage from the DNC and RNC in 2008.
Monday 11/3 9pm-10pm
How Does the Rest of the World Vote?...Features the award winning documentary Venezuela Rising, which follows the 2004 presidential referendum in Venezuela.
