Help please, My local newspaper, who do you contact?

by jam 16 Replies latest social relationships

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  jam

  A few years ago I sent information about the

  abuse in the wt organization (shunning, molestation,etc.).

  I sent it to the editor for the religious section. A mistake, they

  proably felt, A disgruntle member, or you may have someone

  who is sympathetic with the JW,s faith.

  Last week, on page 6, under associated press, molestation case.

  Now with the latest news ($1 billion assets frozen), suggestions

  in making sure it gets in the right hands. I want my local

  community to know who these people are, knocking on

  their doors.
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  jamiebowers

  If I'm not mistaken, the frozen assets thing is standard and can be lifted if the defendants post a bond one a half times the judgment.
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  sf

  Just email the papers editor. I, myself, make it a point to email all key staff members of any news org. They should be listed somewhere on their websites.

  The thing with doing this though, is you really aren't sure if it's being read or auto-read and replied to.

  So the best way for YOU to make certain it does indeed get out into YOUR community, is do it yourself. BECOME THE REPORTER.

  Just set aside a bit of money for fliers. Then POINT, CLICK, PRINT, DISTRIBUTE.

  Easy. Then step outside your door and get to work. You'll need tape or tacks. Good walking shoes. Determination. And the attitude that YOU ARE DOING A GREAT SERVICE IN YOUR COMMUNITY. Walk proud and loud.

  GOOD LUCK!

  flippy, anything to add?

  POWER TO THE PEOPLE!

  sKally
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  sf

  We simply can't keep WAITING ON THE PRESS to handle this.

  POWER TO THE PEOPLE!

  DO WORK!
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  jam

  jamiebowers. Thanks, I must make sure my info

  is accurate.

  sf. I agree, we can not wait for the press. it,s not

  A big deal for them.
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  talesin

  The religious reporter may not have too much interest in a scandalous story - depends on the city you are in. DO you have a local free weekly that likes to write human interest stories - expose corruption? We had our local 'rag' like that do a cover piece on the witnesses. I am going to look up that reporter and (1) give him a call, outlining the story, and the verifiable information I will be sending along, and (2) sending the files by email. News outlets have no problem hooking you up with the voice mail of the appropriate person. I have gotten 2 stories in the news via this method - one on Global National TV here in Canada, and another in an American newspaper about a local molester in their town (yes, I facebooked the reporter!!).

  GOod luck with it, jam! * FIST PUMP *

  I am always available to help, if you want to brainstorm. Am good at this stuff. ;)
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  jam

  Thanks talesin: Let you know how it turn out, in fact

  all will know. Very helpful suggestions.
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  smiddy

  I sent two "letters to the editor" "The Herald Sun" newspaper in Victoria Aust. about the Candace Conti case , was notified the letters were received,then nothing was printed about it

  smiddy
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  jam

  smiddy; That,s the problem. it,s not that important

  to the average reader. But we must keep trying.
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  cantleave

  Phone reception, ask for email addresses of the Religious and general editors and send them your information, tell them you would be happy to be used for an interview.