We need public television to power our democracy

October 19, 2020

An op-ed by professor emerita Linda Stamato explains why public television has a critical role in both promoting and supporting informed participation by citizens in our democracy, as well as why the need for well-sourced information has never been greater.

Opinion by Linda Stamato, October 18, 2020

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