Last week, Congress clawed back $1.1 billion in funding that had previously been allocated to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Public media sources like NPR and PBS help people stay informed about what’s happening in their communities and government. I regularly encourage people to educate, litigate, legislate, and participate to create social change. Trustworthy public media sources support the first prong – educate – by providing a way for all of us to stay informed about important developments that affect our lives. 

A thriving democracy requires a well-informed public and strong civic engagement. Cuts to quality public media are strikes against our democracy. 

To learn more about the recent cuts to public media, review this report from NPR: https://www.npr.org/2025/07/18/nx-s1-5469912/npr-congress-rescission-funding-trump