Protect My Public Media: Why Congress Must Hear from You Now
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Summary
- Congress is considering proposals that would eliminate federal funding for public media.
- PBS, NPR, and local stations face shutdowns due to rescinded grants and blocked support.
- Public media provides essential, free services — including news, education, and safety alerts.
- You can help by visiting Protect My Public Media to urge Congress to reject the cuts.
Public media in America is at a dangerous crossroads. The federal government has proposed eliminating all public broadcasting funds, putting PBS, NPR, and hundreds of local stations at risk. This defunding effort isn’t just about budget cuts — it’s about silencing a trusted, community-powered resource.
At the ePublic Safety Foundation, we stand with those working to Protect My Public Media — because access to reliable, educational, and non-commercial content is not a luxury. It’s a public right.
Public Media Is Under Attack
The situation is urgent. Here’s what the public needs to know:
- The Administration’s proposed federal budget eliminates all funding for public media.
- An Executive Order seeks to block support for PBS and NPR, threatening the core of public broadcasting.
- Children’s programming grants have been canceled, cutting off access to free educational content for families.
- A rescissions package aims to claw back already-approved funding, sabotaging Congressional intent.
If these moves succeed, the impact will be felt nationwide — especially in rural and underserved communities that depend on public media as their only source for local news, emergency alerts, and early learning tools.
Why Protecting Public Media Matters
Public media offers free, fact-based news and educational content — without paywalls, ads, or partisan slant. When you support efforts to Protect My Public Media, you’re defending:
- Free access to trusted journalism and information
- Unbiased reporting free from corporate influence
- Educational programming that supports child development
- Emergency communication systems that save lives
These services are made possible through modest federal investment — less than $2 per person per year. Cutting that support would dismantle a national lifeline of knowledge, culture, and community.
What You Can Do Right Now
You don’t have to sit back and watch this happen. Americans everywhere are speaking up to Protect My Public Media, and your voice can help turn the tide.
✅ Visit ProtectMyPublicMedia.org to:
- Email or call your members of Congress
- Share the campaign on social media
- Learn more about what’s at stake
Congress needs to hear from voters who care about the future of public broadcasting. By rejecting the rescissions package and restoring full funding, lawmakers can preserve the critical role public media plays in American life.
Every Voice Counts
This is about protecting a trusted, decades-old institution that belongs to all of us. At ePublic Safety Foundation, we believe media should inform, not manipulate — and that begins with public ownership and accountability.
Standing up to protect PBS, NPR, and local affiliates means standing up for democracy, education, and community resilience. Your action can ensure that future generations have the same access to inspiring content, life-saving alerts, and civic connection.
We’re proud to support the movement to Protect My Public Media, and we urge every American to do the same.
👉 Click here to take action now and make your voice heard before it’s too late.
