ICYMI: A $37 Million Lifeline for Public Media 🎉

Hi friend,

In case you missed it, there’s major good news for local journalism. At a time when PBS and NPR face devastating federal funding cuts, a coalition of seven major philanthropic organizations has stepped up with a powerful commitment: $37 million to keep local public media strong and thriving.

This new funding will be especially critical for rural, small-town, and Native communities, where public stations are often the only reliable source of news and information. Without this support, many of these outlets could face cutbacks or closures following the Trump administration’s $1 billion funding repeal.

✍️ Add your name to celebrate this $37 million lifeline for public media and stand with the foundations, journalists, and stations keeping trusted, local news alive.

In solidarity,

Emily from The Smile

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