Restore Funding for Corporation for Public Broadcasting

The decision to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is a grave mistake that threatens to silence vital voices across our nation. This shortsighted action, resulting from political targeting, will force the closure of dozens and possibly hundreds of NPR and PBS stations, leaving countless communities without access to essential local news and critical emergency information. For nearly 60 years, CPB has been the cornerstone of educational programming and cultural content in America. The vast majority of Americans support PBS and NPR, recognizing them as valuable public services. Americans consistently rate them as an excellent value for the tax dollar, just $1.35 per person, and 69% oppose the elimination of federal funding. The abrupt closure of CPB will have a disproportionate impact on small communities across the United States, many of which rely solely on public broadcasting for local news and emergency information. This is not a partisan issue, but a matter of preserving a vital public service to all Americans regardless of location or economic status. Act now to reinstate funding for CPB and demonstrate your commitment to an informed, educated, and connected America. The American public overwhelmingly supports public broadcasting – it’s time for Congress to listen and act accordingly.