Focusing on this outreach and teach approach, this article describes and analyzes two alternative media organizations in the United States: Free Speech TV and Indymedia. Our examination begins with a theoretical discussion and overview of alternative media and civil society that recognizes democratic principles and education. We then describe Free Speech TV and Indymedia, which exemplify outreach and teach strategies in their operations and published literature. Finally, we consider the relevance of these concepts related to the following questions: Has alternative media historically been integrated with the teaching of civil society? How do alternative media contribute to democratic learning in civil society? What are the learning processes and outcomes?