by Glynn Wilson

Amy Goodman signs books at Birmingham's Bare Hands Gallery

Democracy Now's Amy Goodman called on the people of Birmingham Saturday night to learn about and support "independent media" as opposed to "corporate media" who "pound the drumbeat of war" for profit and mislead the country.

"This must be addressed. It must be changed," she said.

Speaking to a packed house of about 350 at UAB's Alumni Auditorium, Ms. Goodman spoke fast and took up a collection and signed books. Several times she was interrupted by rousing applause.

We are working up a large package around the event - since here at the independent Locust Fork news Website we say she is right.

Our coverage will include a report on the speech and our own editorial column on the subject of an independent press, along with photos and a digital recording of the speech.