OSPA to be Launched...

[lala_rawraw]

Writers and Progressive Publications to Launch Alternative Press Association

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Larisa Alexandrovna | Associate News Editor – Raw Story
http://www.rawstory.com | [e-mail]

February 10, 2005 – Raw Story editors, along with several other independent progressive journalists and publications, will be launching the Open Source Press Association (OSPA) as an alternative to media agencies such as the Associated Press.

The OSPA will function on four levels: ethics in journalism, alternative press membership, networking and projects, resources, anti-smear council, and resources and distribution.

The Ethics in Journalism Board will vet journalists, publications, freelance writers and organizations for free membership, monitor unethical reporting, and present annual excellence in writing, reporting and publication awards. The board will be made up of founding publications, journalists, blogs, and organizational representatives that run the gamut of progressive press.

The alternative press, including publications, journalists, writers, and organizations, will allow for members to share resources, funding and act as a more inclusive fourth estate. This body will not be a corporate; it will not be beholden to anyone to report on certain topics. The ethics board will provide stringent reporting standards for journalists, publication, etc., and various other standards to be followed by other writers writing in different sub-genres of journalism.

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Read the rest here: http://rawstory.com/news/2005/index.php?p=63

[brainshrub]

1. A wonderful idea whose time has come.

I don't see a link for the OSPA. I'll look for one and post here.

[lala_rawraw]

2. It is not up yet...

We are going to be launching, we are not up yet... but in terms of grouping, we are started. The email on the press release is wrong, lol: for now it is:

[e-mail]

[Finder]

3. Just saw this

I was wondering why I hadn't heard back. Resending email to the correct address now.

What is the status?