AlterNet

AlterNet "is a program of the Independent Media Institute (IMI), a nonprofit organization that empowers people with independent journalism, information, and media tools.

"IMI is dedicated to strengthening and supporting independent journalism, and to improving the public's access to independent information sources. We believe democracy is enhanced and public debate broadened when more voices are heard and more points of view are made available.

"In addition to AlterNet, IMI also hosts WireTap, an online independent information source by and for socially conscious youth. WireTap is a place for a new generation of writers, artists and activists to network and organize." [1]

Don Hazen is the executive director of the Independent Media Institute and executive editor of the two-time Webby Award-winning news site, AlterNet.org.

Foundation Support (2014)

"AlterNet.org is a project of the Independent Media Institute. 2014 Foundation supporters include:

• Cloud Mountain Foundation
• Craigslist Charitable Fund
• Drug Policy Alliance
• Madison Community Foundation
• Nathan Cummings Foundation
• New World Foundation
• Panta Rhea Foundation
• Park Foundation
• Roseben Fund

"Several of our additional funders wish to remain anonymous."

Funding (2006)

"AlterNet.org is a project of the Independent Media Institute. 2005-2006 Foundation supporters include:

• Arca Foundation
• Bioneers Foundation
• Bloome Foundation
• Branscomb Family Foundation
• Cloud Mountain Foundation
• Shari & Richard Foos
• Funding Exchange (Donor Advised)
• Glaser Progress Foundation
• McKay Foundation
• Nathan Cummings Foundation
• Open Society Institute
• Park Foundation
• RSF Global Community Fund (Donor Advised)
• Schumann Center for Media and Democracy
• Threshold Foundation
• Town Creek Foundation
• Wallace Global Fund
• Working Assets Grantmaking Fund of the Tides Foundation

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Board of Directors

• James Bernard - Executive Coordinator of the Project Forum on Race and Democracy
• Ludovic Blain - Associate Director of the Democracy Program, Demos: A Network for Ideas and Action
• Denise Caruso - Founder and Director, The Hybrid Vigor Institute
• Sara Frankel, Board Secretary, Business Consultant
• Robert Greenwald, Board Vice President, Film Producer and Director
• Jeff von Kaenel, Board Treasurer, Owner, Sacramento News & Review
• Larry Smith - Editor and Journalist
• Christine Triano - Board President - Writer and Producer

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Contact

Web: http://www.alternet.org

Resources and articles

External Articles

• John Stauber, The Progressive Movement is a PR Front for Rich Democrats, March 15, 2013, CounterPunch.

Related Sourcewatch articles

• Lakshmi Chaudhry - former senior editor