Category Archives: Media

The Earth (movie version) Will Blow Your Mind

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Jake Brewer

“How can people be expected to care if they aren’t inspired? This is a movie designed to inspire.” That’s they way producer Alastair Fothergill described his highly anticipated new film “Earth” this week at the film’s early screening in DC. … Continue reading →

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CBS’s Lara Logan Angry at American Coverage of War

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Jake Brewer

…as very well she should be. Back in May, Tom Brokaw was quoted as saying Jon Stewart’s “role is important” in the media, and if for no other reason than more young people get their “news” through the Daily Show … Continue reading →

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A Webby’s Interview About .ORG’s

Posted on May 15, 2008 by Jake Brewer

…with me. It does feel a little weird to post something from elsewhere that is essentially about yourself, but that said, I think the work that PIR/.ORG is doing to promote do-gooders on the web is great.  Put simply, I’m … Continue reading →

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When Media Fails

Posted on April 17, 2008 by Jake Brewer

Anyone who saw my twitter feed last night could likely recognize how frustrated I was with the democratic debate on ABC between Obama and Clinton (through mostly not-worth-reading sarcasm). Today my friend Adam Green at MoveOn.org sent this email to … Continue reading →

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YouTube Rolls Out New Look for Nonprofits

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Jake Brewer

In early October YouTube announced the YouTube for Nonprofits Program and a special site for them that would allow them to have full branding of a page and free processing of donations for Google Checkout. Since then, hundreds of nonprofits … Continue reading →

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It’s a .Org World

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Jake Brewer

I’m in London this week for the kick off of the Webby’s People’s Voice Awards sponsored by .Org. www.thewebbys.org Almost every time I’ve said “.Org” someone has responded, “Oh great, which one?” The answer is the interesting thing; the “.Org” … Continue reading →

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Biofuels: A Clean Energy Scam?

Posted on March 30, 2008 by Jake Brewer

Just finished this TIME article The Clean Energy Scam Without giving my own personal views yet, I’d really love to know others thoughts on it and get some discussion going.   I know some of you are ardent biofuel supporters.  … Continue reading →

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Concerning Media Portrayals of Black Male Politicians

Posted on March 27, 2008 by Jake Brewer

I opened the Times homepage this morning to find this article headlining: Early Dazzle, Then Tough Times for Governor That Deval Patrick (the nation’s second black governor) has had a rough go of it in the last year is not … Continue reading →

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China’s Appalling Violence in Tibet via SMS

Posted on March 18, 2008 by Jake Brewer

Tibet is a part of the world I’ve never been to, but one that I’m endlessly fascinated by, supportive of, and feel oddly connected to as it continues to come up through friends and events. That said, today’s events in … Continue reading →

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“Freeconomics”

Posted on March 17, 2008 by Jake Brewer

After being on the road for a week or more I always return home (wherever that may be in a given year) with a wealth of new ideas on my mind.  It’s a timeless tradition for the weary traveler as … Continue reading →

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