One Year Later: The Funding Gap Remains

A year ago, Congress voted to rescind federal funding for public media, leaving PBS News with a permanent $4 million annual budget shortfall. The headlines have moved on. The funding gap hasn't.

If you believe independent journalism is worth funding, this is the moment to act. PBS News remains independent because viewers and supporters choose to invest in journalism that serves the public interest.

Another consequential election season is approaching and misinformation is spreading faster than ever. This is where our trusted reporting matters most.

Help us close the gap and reach our goal of 500 donors to keep PBS News strong for the years ahead.

One Year Later: The Funding Gap Remains

A year ago, Congress voted to rescind federal funding for public media, leaving PBS News with a permanent $4 million annual budget shortfall. The headlines have moved on. The funding gap hasn't.

If you believe independent journalism is worth funding, this is the moment to act. PBS News remains independent because viewers and supporters choose to invest in journalism that serves the public interest.

Another consequential election season is approaching and misinformation is spreading faster than ever. This is where our trusted reporting matters most.

Help us close the gap and reach our goal of 500 donors to keep PBS News strong for the years ahead.

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