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Members of certain 9/12 Project chapters held a nationwide protest in front of various [[news media]] buildings on October 17, 2009. Dubbed "Operation: Can You Hear Us Now", |
Members of certain 9/12 Project chapters held a nationwide protest in front of various [[news media]] buildings on October 17, 2009. Dubbed "Operation: Can You Hear Us Now", the project was started with the aim of protesting against perceived [[American liberal|liberal]] bias of the [[mainstream media]], called for more honest reporting in [[journalism]].<ref name="wyff4">{{Cite news | title = Group Holds Nationwide Protest Of TV Stations | work = WYFF 4 | date = 18 October 2009 | url = http://www.wyff4.com/news/21331154/detail.html | accessdate = 23 October 2009 }}</ref><ref name="WFMZ">{{Cite news | title = Protesters Accuse Newspaper, Other Media Outlets Of Bias | work = 69 News WFMZ-TV | date = 18 October 2009 | url = http://wfmz.com/view/?id=1284837&title=Protesters%20Accuse%20Newspaper,%20Other%20Media%20Outlets%20Of%20Bias | accessdate = 23 October 2009 }}</ref><ref name="Allentown">{{Cite news | first=Daniel | last=Sheehan | title = Protesters assail media for perceived leftward lean | work = The Morning Call | date = 18 October 2009 | url = http://www.mcall.com/news/all-a20_5protest.7057960oct18,0,3460654.story | accessdate = 23 October 2009 }}</ref> |
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| Formation | March 2009 |
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Region served | United States |
| Website | The912Project.com |
The 9/12 Project (pronounced "nine-twelve") is an American political movement that was founded in March 2009 by Fox News Channel commentator and radio talk-show host Glenn Beck with the aim of bringing Americans together in the spirit of nationalism that existed after the September 11 attacks (9/11 attacks) of 2001.[1][2][3][4][5] The project is one of the largest promoters of the Tea Party protests, and was a sponsor of the Taxpayer March on Washington on September 12, 2009.[6] The project claims to be nonpartisan[3][7][8] and representative of the beliefs of America's Founding Fathers.[5] It is considered by some sources to be an American conservative and/or libertarian organization.[6][9][10]
The name "9/12" is doubly symbolic as it is the day after 9/11 (Patriot Day) and as it is a representation of the project's founding nine principles and twelve values.[5] Members of the project are often referred to as 9/12ers.[2]
History
The 9/12 Project was created as the result of Glenn Beck's "We Surround Them" campaign, a series of segments and specials on Beck's television program in early 2009 which claimed to aim to bring back government accountability.[11] At one point during the campaign, viewers were asked to submit pictures if they believed at least seven of the ten founding principles. Many of the pictures were used to form a collage that lines one of the walls in Glenn Beck's Fox News Channel studio.[citation needed] The 9/12 Project was created as a result of the campaign and Mercury Radio Arts, Inc. launched the first 9/12 Project website.[citation needed]
Following the Taxpayer March on Washington on September 12, 2009, Glenn Beck introduced a campaign for the 9/12 project called "Re-found America". The campaign aims to find 56 Congressional politicians to anonymously stand against government corruption and become whistle blowers, exposing the evidence of corruption.[12]
Local organizations
Individuals in many towns across the United States have formed organizations and chapters based with the 9/12 Project.[1][2][9][13] The aim of such groups is to get the public involved with politics and spread awareness of legislation[1][2][14] For instance, in Murphy, North Carolina, a meeting of self-proclaimed 9/12 Project members was held on August 29, 2009 "to plan how to elect their own representatives to the U.S. House and decrease the size and control of the federal government over the lives of American people".[13] The event was attended by "more than 325 people".[13]
National events
9/12ers have been known to attend various Tea Party protests; among those are the Tax Day protests on April 15, 2009, the July 4, 2009 Independence Day Tea Party protests, and the September 12, 2009 Taxpayer March on Washington.[8] The project also had a presence at other September 12, 2009 Tea Party protests in cities like Salt Lake City and Fort Worth.[8][9]
Members of certain 9/12 Project chapters held a nationwide protest in front of various news media buildings on October 17, 2009. Dubbed "Operation: Can You Hear Us Now", the project was started with the aim of protesting against perceived liberal bias of the mainstream media, called for more honest reporting in journalism.[15][10][16]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Pederson, Brad (October 1, 2009). "Local 9.12 project picks up steam". Norwin Star. YourNorwin.com. Retrieved 9 October 2009.
- ^ a b c d Sunderland, Nate (September 15, 2009). "Marchers say no to big government". Standard Journal. Standard Journal Online. Retrieved 22 September 2009.
- ^ a b Sutter, Scott (September 20, 2009). "Taking part in the 9/12 Project". Marion Star. marionstar.com. Retrieved 22 September 2009.
- ^ Potter, Mitch (2009-04-04). "This Fox TV host is mad as hell". The Star. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
- ^ a b c "Mission Statement". the912project.com. Retrieved 22 September, 2009.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ a b Staff Writer (September 18, 2009). "Third Tea Party protest this year, more to come". Valley News. myvalleynews.com. Retrieved 22 September 2009.
- ^ Stone, Andrea (September 8, 2009). "'Tea party' movement takes protest to Washington". USA Today. usatoday.com. Retrieved 22 September 2009.
- ^ a b c Burger, David (September 13, 2009). "Glenn Beck's '912 Project' draws a crowd to Capitol". The Salt Lake Tribune. sltrib.org. Retrieved 1 October 2009.
- ^ a b c Batheja, Aman (September 12, 2009). "912 Project Fort Worth protests the federal government". Star-Telgram. star-telegram.com. Retrieved 22 September 2009.
- ^ a b "Protesters Accuse Newspaper, Other Media Outlets Of Bias". 69 News WFMZ-TV. 18 October 2009. Retrieved 23 October 2009.
- ^ Butner, Earlesha (September 13, 2009). "Demanding accountability". Hattiesburg American. hattiesburgamerican.com. Retrieved 22 September 2009.
- ^ "Refound America". 9/12 Project. the912project.com. Retrieved 22 September 2009.
- ^ a b c Otwell, Dwight (September 1, 2009). "9/12 event draws big attendance". Cherokee Scout. cherokeescout.com. Retrieved 22 September 2009.
- ^ "Clark to address 9.12 Project's mayoral candidate forum". Greeley Tribune. GreeleyTribune.com. September 19, 2009. Retrieved 9 October 2009.
- ^ "Group Holds Nationwide Protest Of TV Stations". WYFF 4. 18 October 2009. Retrieved 23 October 2009.
- ^ Sheehan, Daniel (18 October 2009). "Protesters assail media for perceived leftward lean". The Morning Call. Retrieved 23 October 2009.