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Mr.Bee

(1,135 posts) Mon Jul 14, 2025, 05:49 PM Jul 14

Save Public TV and Radio [View all]

You know me, I'm a Cord Cutter. I refuse to pay money to watch TV.
My local PBS affiliate has been off the air for eight days now.
That's why PBS is important to me!

Sign the petition: Don’t let Trump pass another extreme funding cut and destroy public broadcasting!

https://act.demandprogress.org/sign/stop-trump-defunding-public-media-deadline/

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Save Public TV and Radio [View all] Mr.Bee Jul 14 OP

Curious Rebl2 Jul 14 #1

Of Course! Mr.Bee Jul 14 #2

PBS also has a link for calling our representatives blogslug Jul 14 #3

I Would Like To Add: Mr.Bee Jul 14 #4

The cuts are a done deal SickOfTheOnePct Jul 17 #6

I think ones like WETA are likely safe ITAL Jul 17 #7

Agree 100% n/t SickOfTheOnePct Jul 17 #8

Senate approves $9 billion in cuts to foreign aid, public media funding Mr.Bee Jul 17 #5

PBS chief: Funding cuts will be 'devastating' for rural areas Mr.Bee Jul 17 #9