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  • Jan 28th, 2017
    Someone from Quincy, MA writes:
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    NPR continues to be bias, I do not want my tax dollars going to this pro democrat liberal station
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  • Jan 27th, 2017
    Lincoln L. from boise, ID writes:
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    The bias of NPR and PBS is unacceptable. Defund immediately
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  • Jan 27th, 2017
    Mylie C. from Rapid City, SD writes:
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    I listen to NPR sometimes, and enjoy some of their weekend programming. It is ridiculous, however, to use Federal money to support an organization that is so heavily biased. Republicans should not have their tax money used to support left-leaning "news" programs that continually criticize their viewpoints every day. They should have to support themselves.
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  • Jan 27th, 2017
    William M. from Columbus, OH writes:
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    Agreed. I used to listen every morning. Love the lack of commercials (for things other than themselves). However, over last 8 years, anyone with half a brain would realize they lean heavily one way. What truly worries me is that I don't think they even realize it. Let them fund themselves, and believe me, there will be plenty of liberal funding for them. I've had enough. I'd rather wake up to the buzzer than listen to slanted truth.
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  • Jan 27th, 2017
    Andrew S. from Midland, MI writes:
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    Get rid of these chicken-necked pseudo-intellectuals! Worthless "journalism"!
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  • Jan 26th, 2017
    Sujit S. from Atlanta, GA writes:
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    I do not want my tax money to go to biased media NPR. I work really hard to earn my money
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  • Jan 26th, 2017
    John C. from Powell, OH writes:
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    NPR is disgustingly bias against Conservatism, Republicans and Donald J. Trump. Ok for MSNBC or Air America, but NOT for a taxpayer-finder state radio!
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  • Jan 26th, 2017
    Kat from Saint Louis, MO writes:
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    Defund NPR and PBS and PP Now!!!
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  • Jan 25th, 2017
    Former NPR S. from New York, NY writes:
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    Hey if they change their name to "National Private Radio", they won't even have to change their logo.
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  • Jan 25th, 2017
    Jason L. from Elmhurst, NY writes:
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    National Public Radio should be neutral but chooses to be bias. Therefore is not providing a service to the public. I use to support NPR but now strongly support privatizing NPR because it behaves like a private organization and not a public organization.
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  • Jan 24th, 2017
    Dennis D. from Centre Hall, PA signed.
  • Jan 24th, 2017
    Katie B. from Atlanta, GA signed.
  • Jan 24th, 2017
    Someone from Gallatin, TN writes:
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    I have listened to NPR for over 25 years, through both Democratic and Republican Presidential administrations. At no time in the past have I seen the radically one-sided reporting that they now are delivering regarding the Trump administration. Almost every story they report has some form of direct or indirect anti-Trump message. It's childish, over the top, irresponsible, and so self-righteous it's unlistenable to anyone with even slightly more moderate views. They obviously don't care, and with overly-obvious layers of disdain and contempt, continue to dole out the anti-Trump diatribes, day after day. I am now unable to listen, and don't want my tax dollars funding this radical organization!
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  • Jan 24th, 2017
    Tinamarrie M. from East Otto, NY writes:
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    A nationally funded public broadcasting entity should not be overtly biased. NPR must be defunded or completely restructured.
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  • Jan 24th, 2017
    Angela M. from Springfield, TN writes:
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    They are now officially unhinged. They've started a new program called, "Indivisible" in Nashville all about the first 110 days of the Trump administration, and it's all one-sided against Trump. Every story they run, 90% of them, are anti-Trump. It's time to drain this swamp. NPR's shouldn't use my tax dollars to spread fake news and a one-side agenda about the administration. Kill NPR funding now!
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  • Jan 24th, 2017
    Ryan Y. from Greenfield, IN writes:
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    I listen to NPR every day; however, I do so to hear the viewpoints of the liberal left. Over the past few years, I have noticed an increasingly left leaning bias in their coverage, with little to no effort to disguise it. They no longer even speak of viewpoints that are not their own as being legitimate, but now simply mock all view points that are not those of their station (for instance: Bernie Sanders, Religious Freedom, and Freedom of speech?from a non liberal). I plan to listen to NPR for years to come, but this organization MUST be defunded at the Federal level. It is simply wrong to fund such a one-sided and spiteful organization with federal tax dollars. Once my tax dollars are no longer wasted upon them, I do plan on supporting my local PBS/NPR station on an annual basis, because then and only then can we actually hold them accountable for the change that Must occur.
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  • Jan 24th, 2017
    Someone from Furlong, PA writes:
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    If the taxpayer are paying for news coverage, then it should just be news and nobody's opinions, NPR is reporting one sided news and opinions, therefore not all taxpayers should be paying for it.
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  • Jan 24th, 2017
    Someone from Duluth, GA signed.
  • Jan 24th, 2017
    James H. from Saint Louis, MO writes:
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    This so called news media is not fair! It is totally one sided. Which is sad. I didn't realize how one sided it was till this election! It was ridiculous! I just wish someone could supply news without all the opinions. But if that's what NPR wants , then let them fund themselves!
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  • Jan 22nd, 2017
    Someone from Minneapolis, MN signed.
  • Jan 22nd, 2017
    Bethany B. from Princeton, IL writes:
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    NPR is government funded news. In the Internet age, a dinosaur! De-fund NPR.
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  • Jan 22nd, 2017
    Someone from Riverside, CA writes:
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    Quote from Juan Williams on The O'Reilly Factor, "Michelle Obama, you know, she's got this Stokely Carmichael in a designer dress thing going. If she starts talking...her instinct is to start with this blame America, you know, I'm the victim. If that stuff starts coming out, people will go bananas and she'll go from being the new Jackie O to being something of an albatross") So, he accused the first lady of being the leader of the Black Panthers (Stokely Carmichael reference) and none of you have a problem with this? Well tell you what, let's get Juan Williams, who has been a contributor on FOX News since 1997 (even before he was employed by NPR) to go back on any news channel and claim that Melania Trump is a Neo-Nazi and see what you all say about the news agency he said it on - and about Juan Williams himself.
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  • Jan 22nd, 2017
    Trump R. from Washington, DC writes:
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    Yes better that we defund news rather than arming conflicts throughout the world and spending trillions of dollars on defense because... a bunch f shittily funded terrorists? Yes better spent killing people than having news. Obviously y'all don't like Fox or CNN or Breitbart or Rush "my dick don't work so imma be a jerk" Limbaugh or any of these other biased news organizations, correct? If not, then you're what one would call a "tool".
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  • Jan 22nd, 2017
    Jennifer S. from Titusville, FL writes:
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    As a former contributor of NPR; I don't support government tax dollars going to an organization that is so outwardly one sided in its communications. The liberal bias is palpable and therefore should rely solely on non government funds
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  • Jan 22nd, 2017
    Someone from Cincinnati, OH writes:
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    No tax dollars should go to a clearly bias news organization.
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  • Jan 22nd, 2017
    Someone from Fontana, CA writes:
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    This is long overdue. Defund NPR!
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  • Jan 22nd, 2017
    Roger H. from Sundance, WY signed.
  • Jan 21st, 2017
    Nicholas B. from Dallas, NC signed.
  • Jan 20th, 2017
    Charles A. from Waitsburg, WA writes:
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    What more needs to be said.
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  • Jan 19th, 2017
    Someone from Mackinaw, IL writes:
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    The purpose of NPR and PBS has long since outlived their useful purpose. In a digital age, the public should not be paying for public broadcasting. If people want to watch or listen, the free market will support them. Otherwise, unhitch the taxpayers from a combined 500 million dollar anchor
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  • Jan 19th, 2017
    Richard M. from Portland, OR writes:
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    Political preference should not be tolerated in a radio station funded by all taxpayers.
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  • Jan 19th, 2017
    Someone from Midland, TX writes:
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    "Without, or with, offence to friends or foes, I sketch your world exactly as it goes." This was the mantra of my hometown paper. If NPR truthfully followed this in their reporting and programming, I wouldn't have near the issue that it does. Yes, in the grand scheme of things, I am sure that the amount of tax dollars spent on NPR isn't much. But it is one of the many frivolous wasted dollars that could go towards reducing the obscene national debt. Eliminate the waste.
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  • Jan 19th, 2017
    Ralph R. from Lufkin, TX writes:
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    NPR is a left wing political news radio organizations that does not reflect the views of the vast majority of americans and because of its political news content should. Ot receive federal tax funding or funding from tax dollars of the state of texas.
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  • Jan 19th, 2017
    Someone from O Fallon, MO writes:
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    I agree 100% . In recent weeks the one sided NPR anchors have been all but personally attacking Mr Trump. They are in no way neural . Why should they continue to receive my tax dollars
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  • Jan 19th, 2017
    Someone from Akron, OH signed.
  • Jan 17th, 2017
    Evan D. from Saint Louis, MO writes:
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    It is an inappropriate use of my tax dollars to fund such obviously left-leaning radio programming that is not at all representative of the public at large. NPR is perfectly welcome to promote its left-wing views, just not using my tax dollars. The government should not be doing this any more than it should be promoting one religion over another. It is a clear injustice that should be corrected. Please take appropriate action.
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  • Jan 17th, 2017
    Cody L. from Ferndale, MI writes:
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    There is no need for our tax dollars to fund the propaganda of the left. Or the right for that matter. Government shouldn't be in the radio business, specially such a biased one.
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  • Jan 16th, 2017
    Debra Z. from Silver Spring, MD writes:
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    NPR is a dangerous left wing so called news station that only reports half truths. We the American People do not want our taxpayer monies going to this left wing radical station. If George Soros wants to, he can contribute and keep it going, why should we the American people continue to pay for something that we are not getting anything from. We cannot afford to keep give taxpayer monies to something that does not benefit ALL Americans.
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  • Jan 16th, 2017
    Rhonda M. from Tempe, AZ writes:
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    There are many talk radio stations for the public to choose from that cater to tastes of most citizens. NPR has outlived the need to exist on tax payer dollars. If they want to remain on the air NPR needs to support itself in the same manner as other stations via advertising or donations. The government should not be funding this.
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  • Jan 15th, 2017
    Someone from White Mills, PA writes:
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    NPR should be defunded. Not because of liberal bias. Yes the bias is pervasive but the government should not be in the business. Tax dollars could be better spent.
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