Video news releases [3] (like those featuring Karen Ryan [4]) and pundit payola (like Armstrong Williams [5]' promotion of the No Child Left Behind Act [6]) are just two examples of how corporate and government interests have infiltrated news media, turning reporters and commentators into ventriloquists' dummies. The Center for Media and Democracy [7] is working hard to stop these fake news blockheads - and we need your support! Last week, our fund appeal for our growing "No Fake News! [8]" campaign generated only a few donations. While we thank those who did donate, we've got a long way to go. The good news is, we've got at least one Federal Communications Commission [9] commissioner on our side. At the May 2005 National Conference on Media Reform [10], the FCC's Jonathan Adelstein [11] said, "We're going to shut down this fraud that is being perpetrated on the American people by the media. And you're the ones to do it." Please, if you haven't already, donate to the Center today! You can use the above link to access our secure, online donation page, or mail a check made out to "CMD" to CMD, 520 University Ave, Suite 227, Madison, WI 53703.