I've written often on this blog of Congresswoman Gluesenkamp Perez's campaigns and stances; she represents WA-03 in the southwest corner of Washington, a district with a great deal of rural area. I was struck by fundraising email I got from her today (I get a lot of them!) because it stands up for public broadcasting while invoking the rurality of her district. Here's what the email says:
Last week, I voted against a hyperpartisan package that guts federal funding for nonpartisan, independent public broadcasting, a critical resource that rural communities like ours rely on every day.
The House Majority’s plan will force public radio and television stations across the country to close, including 14 here in Washington. We depend on public broadcasting for so much: quality local journalism, educational children’s programming, and even lifesaving emergency alerts.
Lisa, I’m all for tackling waste and making sure our tax dollars are used efficiently, but that doesn’t mean compromising our safety, health, or general well-being.
I’ll continue calling out D.C.’s misplaced priorities and getting things done for Southwest Washington – but to keep this work going, I need your help defending this seat.
I'm glad that the Congresswoman sees public broadcasting as a critical resource for rural communities. I do, too. I am guessing many of her constituents see public media as hyper-partisan, and not in ways favorable to their interests.
In fact, NPR does a great deal of fine reporting--nuanced reporting--on a wide range of rural issues. I trust NPR to deliver the facts, and I listen to it everyday. That said, there are times when I think NPR has been unhelpfully woke in ways I suspect alienate rural voters and those with less formal education.
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