Democracy Now

[Michael Perelman <michael@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Doug just posted this to LBO.  I'm reposting it here out of
self-interest since Democracy Now is a staple in my political education.

Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2000 21:44:53 -0700
From: Eileen Sutton <efsutton@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: AMY GOODMAN UPDATE

Free-Speech Comrades:

I spoke to Amy Goodman tonight.  She was in fact given a letter by
Pacifica threatening her with termination if she does not abide by a
strict set of work rules.  Amy is concerned that all of us not get
bogged down in the details of this letter.  It's not a privacy issue,
she says, but about focus.  These work rules will effectively crush
her ability to produce Democracy Now! as we know it.  According to
Amy, this is a direct, political attack on the content of her show,
and her parting thought was, the situation is dire.

I encourage all of you to do everything you can to get the word out
to listeners and affiliate stations across the country.  The
ever-glorious Andrea Buffa of Media Alliance in San Franciso has
reached out to us here in New York about possibly building a national
action in support of saving Pacifica and Democracy Now! from the
throws of this coup.

Here at WBAI, Pacifica has already seized fiscal control of the
station.  Everyone is encouraged to find a listener group in your
area.  If you don't have one, create one.  Time is of the essence.
The next New York meeting will be in about 10 days.  The exact day
and time will be posted.  Anyone receiving this is welcome to contact
me for more information.

onward,
Eileen Sutton
WBAI News
Pacifica Reporters Against Censorship
savewbai@xxxxxxxxxxx



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Michael Perelman
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California State University
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