More than 2,000 members of the Writers Guild of America signed a letter criticizing the Trump Administration's attacks on independent media. Signees include notable filmmakers and writers. The letter denounces Congressional Republicans for defunding public broadcasting institutions like PBS and NPR while highlighting the President's lawsuits against unfavorable news stories. It points out the FCC's influence over media mergers and calls on elected officials and the public to oppose these actions as a threat to democracy and the First Amendment rights essential for storytelling and journalism.
Over 2,000 members of the Writers Guild of America, both East and West, signed an open letter decrying escalating attacks on independent media by the Trump Administration.
The letter states, 'We face an unprecedented, authoritarian assault,' highlighting baseless lawsuits and interference from the President against news organizations.
The letter calls on representatives and industry leaders to resist overreach and encourages the public to fight for a free and democratic future.
Members urge for protection of the First Amendment, independent media, and the free press as it's fundamental to bold storytelling and journalism.
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