Resources
Educational Online Resources
Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting
This is a media watchdog website. It is an important resource if you
are interested in what exactly is wrong with the current state of
the mainstream corporate media today. The documented amount of lies,
deception and intentional attempt to narrow the framework of
discussion is mind-boggling.
Z-Magazine
People like Howard Zinn, Noam
Chomsky, Edward S. Herman, and Robert Fisk
writes for this online magazine along with many other dope writers.
Although, watch out though for some writers (ie. Tarek Fatah wrote a
couple of idiotic articles on this site). Judge every article and
writer on a case by case basis.
The Official Website of Noam Chomsky
Noam Chomsky is one of
the greatest intellectual of our times. To not familiarize yourself
with his thinking and writings is lunacy to me. Even if you disagree
with him, you are only cheating yourself if you don't look into his
works.
The Official Website of Howard Zinn
Zinn is the author of
"The People's History of the United States" and it is an awesome
take on American history (told from the bottom up of the
social/economic ladder). Truly a groundbreaking book and one of the
greatest minds of our time.
Toronto18.com
These 18 men were convicted by the media in
both the U.S. and Canada before a trial even began. Innocent until proven guilty ... no less.
You can find all the important information available to the public
here.
Friends & Family of Mumia Abu-Jamal
Convicted of first degree
murder and currently serving two life sentence, the case of Mumia is
riddled with many injustices regarding how he was tried. The judge
appeared more concerned with expediting the trial than ensuring
justice, the politisation of the judicial process and possible bias
of the appeal courts. Many prominent organizations (including
Amnesty International) and individuals have called for a new and
fair trial for him.
International
Office of the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee
A victim of an unjust judicial process and is considered a political
prisoner by many prominent organizations and individuals. His
avenues of redress have been exhausted and many are recognizing that
a retrial is no longer a feasible and many are now calling for his
immediate and unconditional release.
Understanding Islam
There are many differing opinions in Islam regarding different
issues. In light of the current political environment, Islam and
Muslims have been subjected to tremendous amount of prejudices and
distortions. Do not go to mainstream media lackeys like Tarek Fatah
and Irshad Manji who are not only disrespectful to those who adhere
to a different perspective of Islam (ironic that they are asking to
be respected), but they also hold barely any clout within the Muslim
community. This website is really good in that it informs the
readers of many differing opinions regarding any particular issue.
Of course, there are more sites out there. A great resource for
Muslims and non-Muslims alike.