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The White House is planning to release a proposal that would claw back already approved public media funding. Here's why it matters.

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Public Media is Under Threat. Here’s the Latest.

May 21, 2025 · This spring, public media has faced the most serious threats in its history. A series of proposals would devastate public media stations’ ability to serve

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Public Media Faces Fast-Track Funding Cuts

April 24, 2025 · Multiple sources report that the White House plans to send a rescissions package to Capitol Hill this week — a proposal that would claw back

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Protect My Public Media Launches Coalition of Organizations to Support Public Media Funding

March 4, 2025 · On March 4, 2025, Protect My Public Media announced the launch of the first public media organization coalition dedicated to advocating for public media funding.

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How to Get Involved in Protect My Public Media Day on March 6

February 20, 2025 · Public media has long been a trusted source of journalism, educational resources for children and families, lifesaving information, and cultural enrichment, connecting communities across the

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Why Your Voice Matters for Public Media in the New Congress

January 30, 2025 · Why Your Voice Matters for Public Media in the New Congress The 119th Congress convened on January 3, 2025, bringing more than 70 newly elected

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How Public Media Supports Students and Educators

October 8, 2024 · As the school year begins, public media supports students and educators with invaluable, free resources to foster learning, creativity, and growth. From captivating early learners

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Public Media Funding Has a Fighting Chance

August 1, 2024 · Thanks to our grassroots supporters’ tireless advocacy over the past month, public media funding has a fighting chance this year! Here’s what we achieved together:

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Why the House Labor-H Bill Threatens Public Media

June 27, 2024 · This post was updated on July 11, 2024. The Fiscal Year 2025 House Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (Labor-HHS-Education) bill proposes defunding core

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Why Getting Lawmakers on Record Supporting Public Media is Vital

April 11, 2024 · We have a special opportunity to get lawmakers on record supporting public media, and your outreach can play a pivotal role. Recognizing the value of

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Victory: Congress Preserves Public Media Funding!

March 26, 2024 · Victory: In a very challenging fiscal environment, Congress has continued funding for every public media program in its final Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 appropriations package!