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Meanwhile, while we scrap for every dollar we need to run our nonprofit newsroom, all it took was a vindictive whim and the stroke of a pen for President Donald Trump to wipe away $1.1 billion in funding for public media.
Killing federal funding for public media is something that hits close to home here. Our award-winning show Reveal airs on hundreds of public radio stations nationwide. Many of those stations—especially in rural communities—will be forced to cut back or go dark when funding starts running out this fall.
Created in 1967 with bipartisan support, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is a cornerstone of America’s media infrastructure. And now it’s being dismantled as political payback, a vendetta against any outlet Trump considers insufficiently loyal.
But here’s where he miscalculated: We are not backing down. And we’re certainly not shutting up.
When public media is under attack and corporate media caves under pressure, it is essential that independent, people-powered outlets like the Center for Investigative Reporting rise to the challenge. And you’re helping to make it happen.
Individual contributions from supporters like you are what keep our newsroom activated and inspired in the most challenging times. That’s why a generous board member has brought us this opportunity to double the funding necessary to spark action, improve lives, and protect our democracy through groundbreaking storytelling.
Your partnership is as important as ever. Please make your gift now to our Matching Gift Challenge when your generosity goes twice as far.
With gratitude,
