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altpbs.altgov.info @altpbs.altgov.info · 31/03/2026
#BREAKINGNEWS apple.news/A2tzWFZtnQ9K...
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Judge rules Trump order eliminating NPR, PBS funding is unconstitutional — The Washington Post
A federal judge struck down part of Trump’s order cutting NPR and PBS funding, calling it viewpoint discrimination and a First Amendment violation.
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altpbs.altgov.info @altpbs.altgov.info · 13/03/2026
arkansasadvocate.com/2026/03/09/a... With another commissioners term ending today, time will only tell who Sanders will install to sow more discord and attempt to bring down the voice of the people of Arkansas.
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Arkansas officials mark LEARNS Act anniversary as school voucher cost concerns continue | Arkansas Advocate
Murrell Taylor Elementary School faculty credit LEARNS' literacy coaching requirements with helping improve student growth.
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altpbs.altgov.info @altpbs.altgov.info · 13/03/2026
So how are these connected? Sanders appoints the members of the Arkansas PBS commission. Of her most most recent appointees, one is the wife of a republican senator known as “Book Ban Dan” and the other is the president of Arkansas Learns: the same name that Sanders modeled the act of the same name
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altpbs.altgov.info @altpbs.altgov.info · 13/03/2026
Yesterday, Sanders hosted Erika Kirk at the governor’s mansion to announce a statewide partnership between Turning Point USA and the state of Arkansas. This could potentially put a chapter of Turning Point in every high school and college in the state.
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altpbs.altgov.info @altpbs.altgov.info · 13/03/2026
Now, this is a great win for the people of Arkansas and a model for other communities in the country who may have their own PBS battles to fight with local government. At its core, this battle is over control of public media in a red state. Sarah sanders is looking to eradicate public information.
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altpbs.altgov.info @altpbs.altgov.info · 13/03/2026
Now, amidst pressure from the public, two former First Ladies of Arkansas, and even Paula Kerger, who appeared in person to implore the commission about its decision, the commission took another vote and it was decided that they will pause the disaffiliation as of today.
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altpbs.altgov.info @altpbs.altgov.info · 13/03/2026
So after months of discontent building in the public, things came to a head at today’s commission meeting. arkansasadvocate.com/2026/03/12/a...
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UPDATED: Arkansas public television commission pauses state plan to break off from PBS | Arkansas Advocate
Arkansas' public television commission voted Thursday to pause efforts to become the first state to cut ties with PBS after hearing almost two hours of frustrated public comments from opponents includ...
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altpbs.altgov.info @altpbs.altgov.info · 13/03/2026
Even with this outpouring of support, the leadership of the now Arkansas TV, decided to announce the departure, without any comment from the public and with a complete disregard for the thousands of donors that upped their support in light of cuts.
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altpbs.altgov.info @altpbs.altgov.info · 13/03/2026
Arkansas PBS was the first member affiliate in the nation to announce their disaffiliation from National after the funding cuts from the CPB. However, the flow of donations that came to the Arkansas pbs foundation after the cuts were announced were so great, that mid-year goals were met in August!
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altpbs.altgov.info @altpbs.altgov.info · 13/03/2026
Today, in an atrium packed with angry supporters of Arkansas PBS, the Arkansas TV Commission walked back their decision to cut ties with national PBS at the end of this fiscal year. Past article for reference: arkansasadvocate.com/2025/12/11/a...
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Arkansas TV, formerly Arkansas PBS, plans to disaffiliate from federal agency after funding cuts | Arkansas Advocate
The network lost $2.5 million in programming and operational funds after the Corporation for Public Broadcasting lost federal funding this summer.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Georgia Fort, an independent journalist and vice president of the Minnesota NABJ chapter, was also arrested by federal agents this morning I was sent this video of agents at her door:
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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
The arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort are a test for every MSM member with a platform. If you are not voicing your outrage at this blatant violation of the First Amendment, you are utterly discredited as a journalist.
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 30/01/2026
the arrest of journalists in minneapolis, including don lemon, is more evidence that the only move the administration knows how to make is to use force, and does not know how to respond when that force is met with defiance and indifference.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 30/01/2026
FOUR journalists were arrested. Proving again that this administration isn’t “pivoting” or “turning down the temperature.” By targeting independent journalists instead of the murderers of Pretti and Good, this is ramping up. Not winding down. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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Don Lemon arrested by federal authorities after protest at Minnesota church service
Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a Friday post on X that Lemon was arrested alongside three others "in connection with the coordinated attack on Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota."
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Don Lemon @donlemonofficial.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Don was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 26/01/2026
Ellison: "The Bondi letter reveals what this is all about. This is not about fraud and it's not even about immigration, and it's certainly not about law enforcement. It's about handing over documents of the state of Minnesota, private information, including voting information, to the federal govt."
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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Pam Bondi just sent a letter to Minnesota officials saying ICE will leave if the state turns over its voter database to Trump. Guess what? This has never been about safety or immigration. It’s a pretext for Trump to take over elections in swing states.
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Adam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Imagine how much they’d be lying about what happened without all the videos showing it from multiple angles.
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altpbs.altgov.info @altpbs.altgov.info · 24/01/2026
GET OUT OF OUR CITIES, ICE! Neighbors will take care of neighbors and we’ll be better off without murderers cosplaying Call of Duty stalking our city streets. #mrrogerswouldbehere #altgov #altpbs
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altpbs.altgov.info @altpbs.altgov.info · 24/01/2026
Mr. Rogers would definitely be on the side of the people. His legacy lives on in people like her and Alex and Renee and George and Philando and every other victim of state violence whose name we know and whose names we may never know.
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Alt-IRS @alt-irs.altgov.info · 24/01/2026
The only fucking people who shoot people and run away are goddamn criminals! Thanks ICE for making my real law abiding job harder. FUCK!!!!
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Bruno J. Navarro @brunojnavarro.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
An Irish man responsible for leaking the identities of thousands of US immigration enforcement officers has said he will continue his work until the Trump administration stops targeting immigrant communities.
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Irish man risks US retaliation for unmasking thousands of Ice officers online
Dominick Skinner started publishing identities last year and is assisted by over 500 volunteers across America
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Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
History is happening now. If you are in law enforcement, the government, or are a resident or legal observer with any information or tips or incidents you want to share, please text me on Signal @ premthakker.35 Your anonymity will be protected.
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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 24/01/2026
Today CBP officers executed Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37 year old nurse who worked at the VA. He was an observer, he was restrained and he was on the ground.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 24/01/2026
Protester in Minneapolis just before disappearing in gas: "Fuck you! Stop. Damn! I'm 70 years old and I'm fuckin' angry!"
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altpbs.altgov.info @altpbs.altgov.info · 24/01/2026
Another person was murdered today in broad daylight. How many others will we see die in real time? How many will we never know about? Simply put: Fuck ICE. #abolishice #altgov
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 18/01/2026
The good news? We’re winning universal childcare faster than anyone expected. The bad news? Ms. Rachel and I have to find some new song inspiration…
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Native Americans protested in Minneapolis today after the ICE abducted four Oglala Sioux Tribal Members. Three of them are still missing. (1/17|26)
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AltSpaceForce 🚀🇺🇲 @altspaceforce.altgov.info · 17/01/2026
"What do you have to say to elected officials?" "Grow a spine."
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AltSpaceForce 🚀🇺🇲 @altspaceforce.altgov.info · 15/01/2026
Give this guy a bigger mic to drop.
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altpbs.altgov.info @altpbs.altgov.info · 12/01/2026
This is a warning to any location trying the same. The people of Arkansas, and everywhere, must defend public, impartial media. Our democracy depends on seeing through the disguise. @arktimes.bsky.social #altgov #altfam #arkansas
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altpbs.altgov.info @altpbs.altgov.info · 12/01/2026
An anonymous letter fills the gaps leadership tried to hide. This "disaffiliation" is a cloaked political dagger. Diverting funds from them is the surest way to show we won't stand for these lies.
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altpbs.altgov.info @altpbs.altgov.info · 12/01/2026
Arkansas PBS (now Arkansas TV) is now the first station to disaffiliate from national PBS. In a red state governed by Sarah Huckabee Sanders, this long-time GOP target has finally been struck. However, the official claims of why they are disaffiliating are full of holes. arktimes.com/arkansas-blo...
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Mysterious letter to viewers like you pokes holes in reasoning to ditch Arkansas PBS - Arkansas Times
There's plenty of money to keep PBS on air in Arkansas. The decision to pull the plug is a culture war salvo, not a budgetary necessity, according to a mystery whistleblower.
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altpbs.altgov.info @altpbs.altgov.info · 10/01/2026
This push to defund is a push to silence independent thought and logic. We must defend these vital sources of factual, local information. Our democracy depends on it.
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altpbs.altgov.info @altpbs.altgov.info · 10/01/2026
THIRTEEN in New York covers statewide public affairs. What happens to these sources after funding cuts? How long before our local impartial news is forced to shutter?
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altpbs.altgov.info @altpbs.altgov.info · 10/01/2026
Stations like TPT NOW (public health/safety alerts), KPBS San Diego, and Arkansas Week (local law roundups) offer factual discussions on how policies truly impact people.
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altpbs.altgov.info @altpbs.altgov.info · 10/01/2026
Another pillar of impartiality? PBS member stations with local, impartial news modeled after PBS Newshour’s gold standard. Sources like @wgbh.org GBH News & TPT News provide essential local reporting.
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altpbs.altgov.info @altpbs.altgov.info · 10/01/2026
This is a terrifying blow to democracy. Without impartial news, every American loses. This administration’s tendrils have far-reaching consequences for our future and present.
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AltSpaceForce 🚀🇺🇲 @altspaceforce.altgov.info · 03/01/2026
85 days ago, the Nobel Peace Prize Committee declined to give Donald Trump the award.
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AltSpaceForce 🚀🇺🇲 @altspaceforce.altgov.info · 03/01/2026
1 John 4:20: "Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar."
Benjamin Cremer. “Beware of any Christian movement that demands the government be an instrument of God's wrath but never a source of God's mercy, generosity, or compassion.”
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altpbs.altgov.info @altpbs.altgov.info · 10/12/2025
That’s how it looks. After June 30, 2026, there won’t be anymore National PBS programming on the airwaves in Arkansas. And with so much content already being sold off to Netflix, Amazon, and the like, expect Passport to either be disabled, or stripped of all national programming as well.
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altpbs.altgov.info @altpbs.altgov.info · 10/12/2025
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altpbs.altgov.info @altpbs.altgov.info · 10/12/2025
Watch the commission meeting tomorrow at 10am CST via this link: m.youtube.com/playlistlist...
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ARCAN - YouTube
AR-CAN – the Arkansas Citizens Access Network – provides live streams of state government meetings, including legislative proceedings, board and commission m...
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altpbs.altgov.info @altpbs.altgov.info · 10/12/2025
Source arktimes.com/arkansas-blo...
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New data, no new funding: What Arkansas LEARNS means for early childhood education - Arkansas Times
LEARNS made huge changes to how K-12 education works in Arkansas, but it also has implications for preschool and child care services. Here's what the 2023 law means for the under-5 set.
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altpbs.altgov.info @altpbs.altgov.info · 10/12/2025
Of those eligible children, fewer than 40,000 — about one in three — are actually participating in early childhood programs like Head Start or Arkansas Better Chance, the state’s preschool program.
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New data, no new funding: What Arkansas LEARNS means for early childhood education - Arkansas Times
LEARNS made huge changes to how K-12 education works in Arkansas, but it also has implications for preschool and child care services. Here's what the 2023 law means for the under-5 set.
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altpbs.altgov.info @altpbs.altgov.info · 10/12/2025
Arkansas is home to an estimated 180,000 children under the age of 5. About two-thirds of them, or 120,000, are considered “economically disadvantaged” and qualify for publicly funded child care or education.
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altpbs.altgov.info @altpbs.altgov.info · 10/12/2025
The name change from Arkansas PBS to Arkansas TV came straight from the Governor’s office and is rooted in their plans to strip educational programming from publicly accessed television. Due to disaffiliation, programming that enriches all ages will leave the station.
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altpbs.altgov.info @altpbs.altgov.info · 10/12/2025
Because national PBS has decided to not lower or waive annual dues for any affiliates (CPB funding was cut this summer directly removing over $2m annually to Arkansas PBS), some affiliates who have had plans to take educational programming off air, have taken this moment to strike.
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altpbs.altgov.info @altpbs.altgov.info · 10/12/2025
Arkansas PBS will become the largest (so far) PBS affiliate in the country to disaffiliate. This is a move that is unwanted by the public that has supported public television for decades.
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altpbs.altgov.info @altpbs.altgov.info · 10/12/2025
The Arkansas PBS Commission has to provide 180 day notice to national PBS, so the programming will continue through to June 30, 2026. However, as of July 1, 2026, PBS programming will be off the air in Arkansas.
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