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To: Congress
Don't cut NPR and PBS funding!
Donald Trump and his allies are attacking public broadcast networks PBS and NPR. The Federal Communications Commission chair has officially opened an investigation into NPR and PBS sponsorships—claiming that they may have violated government rules by recognizing fiscal sponsorships on air.
These baseless attacks and investigation will be used to determine if Congress should continue funding the public news organizations.
These baseless attacks and investigation will be used to determine if Congress should continue funding the public news organizations.
Why is this important?
Millions of Americans rely on public media for their news and educational programming. In many rural areas in our country, public broadcasting is their main avenue for receiving news, emergency updates, and more.
These baseless attacks against public broadcasting and the crucial funding needed to run these programs create a real threat for Americans across the country. 99% of the US population lives within the listening range of at least one public media station. Every single person deserves access to local news, educational programming, and independent journalism without corporate and political influence.
These baseless attacks against public broadcasting and the crucial funding needed to run these programs create a real threat for Americans across the country. 99% of the US population lives within the listening range of at least one public media station. Every single person deserves access to local news, educational programming, and independent journalism without corporate and political influence.
In a time where misinformation and disinformation are at an all time high—it’s crucial that Americans have access to important public broadcasting networks such as PBS and NPR.
Sign the petition now to say NO funding cuts to PBS and NPR!