Ashland Oregon’s 20th annual Independent Media Week showcases a coalition of independent media producers, local activists and community groups organized around the theme “A well-informed citizenry is a cornerstone of democracy.”

We have a full week of events, trainings and workshops planned. This year we are opening the Rogue River Room to artists and creators to
share the work folks are doing right here in our community.

INDEPENDENT MEDIA WEEK PROCLAMATION

* An informed citizenry is a cornerstone of democracy.

* An informed citizenry depends on unrestrained press, which provides greater access to information, more points of view and greater diversity of thought and fact.

* The trend toward the consolidation of media ownership has resulted in journalistic practices that hinder public awareness by excluding or marginalizing minority and dissenting viewpoints.
* Fewer media voices can result in homogenized messaging and the silencing of many points of view.

* Democratic principles support the case for more independent media in this country, not less.

NOW, THEREFORE, I do hereby proclaim the week of April 13-19 as INDEPENDENT MEDIA WEEK and encourage all citizens to seek out and explore the rich diversity of independent media available within, and to our community.

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