Don't cut funding for PBS and NPR. Protect public broadcasting!

The Trump administration has proposed eliminating all federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), aiming to cut $1.1 billion from various programs.

As NYT reports, if Congress agrees, that will amount to about two years of the organization's funding, nearly all of which goes to public broadcasters including NPR, PBS and their local member stations.

Public broadcasting plays a vital role in American society by offering educational content, in-depth journalism, and cultural programming that serves diverse communities across the nation. Federal funding is especially crucial for rural and underserved areas, where public stations rely heavily on this support to operate.

We urge Congress to reject this proposal and protect public broadcasting.

"I've been listing to NPR since 2007 and I'm now a full supporter of my local station MI public. NPR and local stations sometimes have news I don't like to hear but it's facts and that's what the news should be. I don't need opinions or to always hear what I like. In addition I am always educated, inspired and entertained. It's free and is a public good no different than school or a road. Keep it funded."

Brett
Grand Rapids, US

This move is part of a broader initiative to cut federal spending and has been met with criticism from those who value the educational and cultural programming provided by these institutions.

Sign this petition to stand up for NPR and PBS.

Preserving their funding ensures that all Americans continue to have access to high-quality, non-commercial media that informs, educates, and enriches our democracy.

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