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Pointing to harmful messaging, autism organization ends partnership with Sesame Workshop
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network said that a resource kit for parents, developed by the autism organization Autism Speaks, furthers "stigma against autistic children and adults."Judge rejects NPR’s motion to dismiss defamation lawsuit
The $57 million lawsuit claims NPR published defamatory statements about a Texas investor.In St. Louis, a 'Mini J School' makes public radio listeners advocates for real news
“We felt a need and a desire for people to know and understand more deeply how you can tell the news you’re getting is from a reputable source, but even going deeper than that, to understand the profession of journalism and why it’s important for democracy.”
NLRB rules against Rhode Island PBS in union dispute
The ruling affirms a judge's 2018 decision.With digital-first experiment, Florida station zeroes in on climate change
The debut issue of WJCT's "Adapt" featured stories, videos and interviews on topics including seabirds, eco-friendly homes and carbon dioxide emissions.By tapping a community's knowledge, 'Lunch & Listen' events can make your journalism better
Informal gatherings with residents of a South Sacramento neighborhood helped Capital Public Radio set the editorial direction for a new podcast while drawing back the curtain on the reporting process.
Citing changing priorities, NPR will eliminate some newsroom jobs
NPR will cut the position of longtime reporter David Welna as part of the restructuring.Comings and goings: Gerdeman leaves PBS, WGBH awards fellowships ...
Gerdeman is starting a consulting service after more than five years at PBS.At a time when local information is needed, FCC vote endangers public-access stations
The commission's decision last week could threaten funding for Public, Educational and Government outlets, many of which provide unique coverage of their communities.NPR turns listener’s ‘NPR Blues’ into station promo material
An NPR fan's Tiny Desk Contest submission is available for use in station fundraisers this fall.Kentucky Educational Television founder O. Leonard Press dies at 97
KET's longtime leader “made it clear what business we were in — helping people. We were there to help the people no one else was helping.”Public media is failing in its mission to inform and educate citizens — and here's what you can do about it
A coalition of nonpartisan organizations and news media are participating in a media and education campaign on American democracy. Won't you join us?Comings and goings: Denny exits in Wisconsin, 'NewsHour' staffs Ariz. bureau ...
Garry Denny has worked for Wisconsin Public Television for 33 years.Kerger commits to continue leading PBS through 'time of great experimentation'
"This is not a time for the faint of heart," PBS' president told TV critics when announcing that she had renewed her contract for five more years.Digital division of Seattle's Cascade Public Media votes to unionize
Employees successfully voted to certify the union that is being represented by NewsGuild.
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