Media Representations of the Pittsburgh Protests

It is important to consider how different media portrayals effect our understanding of the events surrounding the G-20 Summit.

Below are several different videos, articles, and images that detail the events of protest and violent police reactions.

As you watch, consider the difference between the "indy-media" and the mainstream that came out of Pittsburgh. 

- Are there notable differences in language, content, perspective, and quality? 
- How do these differences shape your views of the events in Pittsburgh? 
- Does the mainstream coverage seem as thorough as it should be?
- What links can you add in the comments that contribute to this perspective?

G-20 / University of Pittsburgh Protest Recap 9/24/09

Raw Video: An Up-Close View of the G20 Protests (Associated Press)

G-20 Protesters Clash With Police (Associated Press)

Obama: G-20 Summit Good Time to Assess Economy
      -  President Obama speaks of the G-20 as part of an effort to "prevent market meltdowns" in the future. 

Arrest at G20 Demonstrations Pittsburgh September 24 2009

CNN Reporter Hit With Chemicals At G-20 Protests In Pittsburgh
     -  CNN

Protesters Dispersed After G-20 Meeting (New York Times)

Editorial: A chance to come together (The Pitt News)
     - This editorial states, "It’s too early to say that police were either right or wrong in their strategy — after all, there was a string of vandalism here the night before — but one thing is clear: The situation was unfair to students."
     -  Were the police right or wrong in their strategy?
     -  Was the situation unfair to students?  How or how not?

Friday Sept 25th - The day the news said nothing happened. (Pittsburgh G-Infinity Media Project)
     -  The loudspeaker warns those assembled, "This has been delcared an illegal gathering.  No matter what your purpose, you must leave." 

Caution LOUD!!Sound Weapons used on Pittsburgh G20 Protests

Democracy 101: Pittsburgh G20 Protests and the Police Occupation of Pitt University
   - Styled as a documentary of the G-20 protests, this 29 minute video shows a plurality of perspectives. 
   - How does the modern accessibility to video/picture phones and independent media sources determine the availability of information representing events like Pittsburgh?

Criminalization of Social Networking Technology - Twitter, G20 Pittsburgh, & Iran
     -  Arrests made in Jackson Heights, NY lead to the criminalization of Twitter as used to help organize protestors against police.  How does the use of Twitter change the dynamics of protest organization?

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