Tell Congress: Protect Funding for National Public Radio

House Republicans just voted to defund NPR and PBS. If the Senate doesn’t stop them, public broadcasting as we know it could disappear.

The House voted to strip over $1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB)—the lifeline that keeps NPR, PBS, and local stations on the air. This is a direct attack on independent journalism, educational programming, and rural communities that rely on these services every day.

Let’s be clear: this isn’t about saving money. The CPB receives a tiny sliver of the federal budget—just $535 million a year. But it delivers massive public value: trusted news, classroom-ready content, and life-saving emergency alerts. This is about power—about silencing voices that inform, educate, and hold leaders accountable.

Tell Congress: “Protect funding for NPR and PBS now. Keep democracy and accurate news on the airwaves.”

Public broadcasting belongs to all of us. It’s how millions stay connected to the truth, especially in areas where commercial media won’t go. 

If we lose it now, we may never get it back. That’s why we must flood congressional offices with public outrage. Every signature turns up the heat and tells lawmakers: we’re watching—and we won’t let you destroy public media without a fight.

Add your name: Tell Congress to protect Corporation for Public Broadcasting funding and save NPR and PBS before it’s too late.