We must stand up to the political and corporate establishments. We need to ensure government is by and for us -- the people. You control your own lives and destinies.

Don’t let corporations and government tell you what to think, turn off the commercial mass. Mainstream media serves the interests of the power elite. The goal of advertising is to keep us hooked on the artificial high of mindless consumption and the short-lived buzz of new toys.

You need facts to counter the commercial and political spin doctors. Discover what the establishment does not want you to know. This is particularly important in an election year!

The following websites provide progressive and humanistic perspectives on today's most important topics.

• Alternet is an e-news service with hip points of view
• Ad-Busters is a great expose of consumer culture
• Mother Jones is a great magazine and website
• Center for Media Literacy teaches skills
• The Progressive Magazine (since 1909)
• Keep and Eye on Corporations
• Between the Lines
• Yes Magazine