'Alternative Nobels' Go To Journalist, Activists - Amy Goodman Is Recipient!

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'Alternative Nobels' Go To Journalist, Activists


STOCKHOLM, Sweden - A US journalist, a Swiss-born doctor and activists from India and Somalia were named on Wednesday as this year's winners of the Right Livelihood Award, also known as the "alternative Nobel."


Amy Goodman of the U.S. is pictured in a handout photo issued October 1, 2008. The Right Livelihood Award, or 'Alternative Nobel' named on Wednesday four laureates for their work to promote peace, social justice and independent reporting. Goodman is awarded for her independent political journalism. (REUTERS /Right Livelihood Foundation/Handout - Sweden)

The recipients will share a 2 million kronor (US$290,000) cash award to be split in four parts. Swedish-German philanthropist Jakob von Uexkull founded the awards in 1980 to recognize work he felt was being ignored by the Nobel Prizes.

American reporter Amy Goodman, founder and host of the syndicated radio and television program "Democracy Now!", was honored for "truly independent political journalism that brings to millions of people the alternative voices that are often excluded by mainstream media," the organizers said.

The program works to provide listeners with independent reports from around the world to portray the effects of U.S. foreign policy, featuring accounts from artists, activists, academics and analysts.

Goodman, born in 1957, was also one of about 800 demonstrators and journalists arrested during protests at a Republican National Convention in the U.S. in mid-September.

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http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2008/10/01-1

[Blue_Tires]

1. congrats to Amy and the Democracy Now crew!

[EFerrari]

2. Excellent!

:applause:

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

3. A BRAVO!! To her and the other winners. K&R with pleasure.

[Hissyspit]

4. Kick for Amy! Recommend, please.

:)