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System/Policy

Solar panels in parking lot power studios of Maine’s WERU-FM

By Jon Kalish, Freelance Contributor | September 21, 2020

The community radio station in East Orland has entered into a power-purchase agreement to convert to sustainable energy.

Development

Rock station documentary provides support for community radio stations during pandemic

By Grace Vitaglione, Former Editorial Intern | June 18, 2020

The film “WBCN and the American Revolution” is available for listeners to rent online, giving them a way to support local community radio stations while learning about their role in history.

System/Policy

Staff and volunteers at Twin Cities community station protect studios, valuable archive amid protests

By Jon Kalish, Freelance Contributor | June 3, 2020

Though no one knew exactly what a “block watch” was, “we knew it would be necessary.”

Rewind: The Roots of Public Media

Looking back on the lesser-known histories of ‘Chicano Public Radio’

By Dolores Inés Casillas, Associate Professor (University of California, Santa Barbara) and Monica De La Torre, Assistant Professor (Arizona State University) | July 11, 2019

A group of bilingual radio stations founded in the late 1970s “helped distinguish Spanish-language and bilingual broadcasting as a form of advocacy.”

Programs/Content

Minnesota’s community radio stations find unique niche for covering arts and culture

By Jon Kalish, Freelance Contributor | March 20, 2019

Backing from a special tax-supported fund has allowed volunteer-powered stations to enhance their local programming.

System/Policy

New NFCB initiative seeks sustainable models for community radio

By Karissa Waddick, Editorial Intern | December 6, 2018

The organization will work with 10 stations to combat problems shared by broadcasters throughout community radio.

Quick Takes

Lack of funds ends ‘Free Speech Radio News’ after 17 years

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | April 28, 2017

The weekly show airs on 40 stations.

Ethics in Public Media

To truly serve the public, community stations must apply standards for what’s said on-air

By Sally Kane | February 8, 2017

As broadcasters, staff and volunteers have to be intentional about presenting diverse voices without creating discord that undermines civil discussion.

System/Policy

Community radio upholds beauty, power of the small

By Sally Kane | October 18, 2016

By persisting against the odds, community radio stations have defied media professionals’ predictions.

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