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  1. Advocacy Journalism
    Connexipedia Article
    Resource Type: Article/Report/Letter
    A genre of journalism that intentionally and transparently adopts a non-objective viewpoint, usually for some social or political purpose.
  2. Calling All Radicals 
    How Grassroots Organizers Can Help Save Our Democracy
    Resource Type: Book
    First Published: 2007
    Thompson argues that we can reclaim our democracy through grassroots organizing.
  3. Critical Paths
    Organizing on health Issues in the community
    Resource Type: Book
    First Published: 1989
  4. Don't Forget to Write
    Resource Type: Article/Report/Letter
    Writing letters to the editor is an effective way of getting publicity for your point of view.
  5. Easily Led
    A History of Propaganda
    Resource Type: Book
    First Published: 1999
    From Ancient Sumer to modern Poland, Thomson traces the use of propaganda and its influence on human events.
  6. 50 Ways to Fight Censorship
    And Important Facts to Know about Censors
    Resource Type: Book
    First Published: 1991
    A practical guide to generating support and publicity for freedom of speech and how to combat acts of censorship.
  7. Frequently Asked Questions about Sources
    Resource Type: Article/Report/Letter
    Published: 2009
    SOURCES is a media service that connects journalists, editors, authors and researchers with the sources they need for their work. SOURCES spotlights organizations, institutions, government agencies, companies, and individuals who want to share their expertise and points of view with the media. The SOURCES directory is used by thousands of reporters and researchers who need to find quotable sources and reliable information for their news stories or research.
  8. Helping you reach the media 
    How Sources can help you get more and better media coverage
    Resource Type: Article/Report/Letter
    Published: 2009
    Media coverage is the most valuable kind of publicity there is because it is based on the news value or information value of what you do or say, and is therefore far more credible than paid publicity like advertising. SOURCES makes it possible for organizations, institutions, companies, and individuals to reach the media effectively, consistently, and inexpensively. SOURCES has been helping organizations, companies, institutions, and individuals get media attention for over 30 years.
  9. How Sources magnifies your Internet visibility
    Resource Type: Article/Report/Letter
    First Published: 2006   Published: 2009
    How the high Internet ranking of the Sources Web site helps magnify the public profile of organizations and companies who are listed in Sources.
  10. How to Lobby Like a Pro
    Resource Type: Article/Report/Letter
    First Published: 1997
    To reach government with your message you need to lobby like the professionals do.
  11. Lobbying for Your Cause
    Resource Type: Book
    First Published: 1986
  12. Stir It Up: Lessons in Community Organizing and Advocacy
    Resource Type: Book
    First Published: 2003
    An overview of contemporary organizing strategies and philosophies with case studies.

Experts on Advocacy in the Sources Directory

  1. B.C. Human Rights Coalition
  2. Canadian Association of Sexual Assault Centres
  3. Canadian Cancer Society
  4. Canadian Marine Environment Protection Society
  5. Canadian Snowbird Association
  6. Cancer Advocacy Coalition of Canada
  7. Coalition for No Whales in Captivity
  8. Daily Bread Food Bank
  9. Ontario Public Health Association
  10. Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT)


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