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VOA went from 49 languages to just 4.

It once reached 361M weekly. Now, a judge says the Trump admin is violating the law—and gave them until Aug 13 to fix it.

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#SaveVOA #PressFreedom #VOAMatters

Great lakes : Donald Trump keen to replicate the mini-summit formula The US president, who is preparing to host the signing ceremony for the peace agreement between Kinshasa and Kigali in Washington, is seeking to involve the Togolese and Angolan heads of state.

The US president, who is preparing to host the signing ceremony for the peace agreement between Kinshasa and Kigali in Washington, is seeking to involve the Togolese and Angolan heads of state.

Senate approves cuts to NPR, PBS and foreign aid programs The Senate voted to approve a $9 billion rescission package aimed at clawing back money already allocated for public radio and television.

The Senate voted to approve a $9 billion rescission package aimed at clawing back money already allocated for public radio and television — a major step toward winding down nearly six decades of federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. https://n.pr/44QnXjT

BBC Audio | Witness History | The start of Voice of America The broadcaster Voice of America was created in 1942 to counter Nazi propaganda

Some history lessons 📚
In the first VOA broadcast in February 1942 it promised, “The news may be good or bad; we shall tell you the truth”.
BBC heard the testimony of Eugene Kern who walked in one day in 1942 to casually ask about a job, and was put to work producing a Finnish programme.

YouTube video by SaveVOA We can't tell America story anymore #shorts

Dear fellow Americans,
This 4th of July, we wish we could share your stories with the world, like we’ve done for 83 years.
But we can’t.
Our voice has been silenced.

#SaveVOA #happy4thofjuly

🙏 Please support our VOA colleagues who’ve lost jobs, healthcare, and immigration protections. Proceeds help fund legal aid, medical bills, and emergency relief through the USAGM Employee Association.
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Feminist or figurehead? Of 54 countries in Africa, just two are led by women. Is it reasonable to expect them to champion feminist reforms?

Feminist or figurehead?
“When a few women win power, they become symbols of progress. But symbols don’t govern. Systems do.” - a must read from the @thecontinent.org

🤷🏽‍♀️

Radio Free Asia halts Cantonese service in face of Trump's funding cuts Radio Free Asia has halted its Cantonese-language service after 27 years due to funding cuts by US President Donald Trump's administration.

“(...) the Cantonese service of Radio Free Asia became one of the news outlets that Hongkongers relied on.”
But in March, Trump signed an executive order to defund the outlet’s parent agency, the USAGM, which also funds news organisations such as Voice of America, writes the @hongkongfp.com ‬

🗓️ June 20: More than 600 VOA staffers received a RIF notification, informing they would be separated from their jobs efective on September 1st.
🗓️ June 27: The agency rescinded the RIF notice.
#whiplash

Reps. Greg Stanton (D-Arizona), Pramila Jayapal (D-Washington), and Gabe Amo (D-Rhode Island) said Lake lacks qualifications to lead a news organization (…) Amo called Lake a “nightmare for the free press” but a friend to America’s adversaries.

Debunking Kari Lake's 𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗦 & 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
Check the difference between firewall and journalistic ethics, and much more 👉 bit.ly/DebunkingLake
#SaveVOA

Debunking Kari Lake's 𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗦 & 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
We know it's not easy to keep track.
Here's a full fact check on Lake 👉 bit.ly/DebunkingLake
#SaveVOA

Debunking Kari Lake's 𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗦 & 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
Get the facts straight and pass it on 👉 bit.ly/DebunkingLake
#SaveVOA

Debunking Kari Lake's 𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗦 & 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
For more check 👇 bit.ly/DebunkingLake
#SaveVOA

Debunking Kari Lake's 𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗦 & 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
We kept track of her claims, and again NOT TRUE
For more check 👇 bit.ly/DebunkingLake
#SaveVOA

Debunking Kari Lake's 𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗦 & 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
For more facts and NO lies check 👉 bit.ly/DebunkingLake
#SaveVOA

Check the facts! #SaveVOA

YouTube video by SaveVOA VOA Is a National Security Asset, Not Just a News Outlet

“As a former commander of U.S. Special Operations and Central Command, I saw firsthand how VOA supported our missions and upheld the values of freedom and democracy. We can’t afford to lose this vital tool.” - Ret. General Joseph Votel, Former Commander, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)
#SaveVOA

Judge seeks more information about Trump administration's cuts to Voice of America A federal judge who blocked the Trump administration from dismantling Voice of America is seeking more information from the government about whether it is complying with his order preserving the 83-year-old international news service.

Gov lawyer Brenda Gonzalez Horowitz said they’ve been following the judge’s April 22 order “in good faith” and are serious about keeping him updated.
Judge Lamberth wasn’t havin’ it: “I don’t think so,” he clapped back 😏
He gave the administration until Friday to file a written update!
‪@apnews.com‬

As per journalist @scottnover.bsky.social, “Judge Lamberth did not rule from the bench, but was particularly fiery today, chastising the government for failing to keep him informed and heavily implying he will order some relief in favor of VOA, pending additional filings this week from the parties.”

Another very sad day for journalism
#savevoa

On Tuesday (6/8), VOA Director Mike Abramowitz was inducted into the @spjdc.bsky.social‬ Journalism Hall of Fame!
In his speech, he addressed the administration efforts to dismantle the 83-year old VOA and what press freedom means to the world.
#SaveVOA #VOAMatters

There have been so many asks lately. Everyone is dealing with some sort of grave situation, I know.
But maybe you’re looking for a gift with meaning (father’s day is coming), or you’re thinking about another good cause to add to your list. Whatever the reason, your help is greatly appreciated 🙏

#SaveVOA

🧵 / 🏆 The Voice of America, which has been silenced since mid-March due to US government efforts to dismantle the agency, received three first-place and three second-place awards from the Chesapeake AP Broadcasters Association.
#CAPBA2025 #SaveVOA

Funding cuts hit on freedom of speech It felt like a punch in the gut when President Donald Trump cut all funding from the VOA (Voice of America). The VOA has been sending our news all around the world for over 80 years and they didn’t dress us up in our Sunday best when we erred. It didn’t matter if a Democrat […]

In Maggie Smith's letter to the editor she writes: "The VOA has been sending our news all around the world for over 80 years and they didn’t dress us up in our Sunday best when we erred. It didn’t matter if a Democrat or Republican was in the White House. VOA kept broadcasting the truth."

This video was created by former VOA journalist Lisa Vohra, who was recently terminated. “This wasn’t what I expected to be doing at 5:37 AM, two days after my last day on USAGM’s payroll,” she said. Lisa, along with more than 500 VOA journalists employed as personal service contractors (PSCs), lost her job in May 2025. Still, Lisa said she’s “oddly proud to be part of the DOGE casualty list—for standing by journalism rooted in free, unbiased information.” “VOA will always hold a place in my soul. I’ll always get to say my journey to America—and my career—was in service of the quiet force behind helping people think freely.” #SaveVOA #VOAMatters #StandWithJournalists #short Legacy in the sand.

This video was created by former VOA journalist Lisa Vohra, who was recently terminated in May. “This wasn’t what I expected to be doing at 5:37 AM, two days after my last day on USAGM’s payroll,” she said. More than 500 VOA journalists employed as personal service contractors, lost their jobs.

Statements from Patsy Widakuswara, Jessica Jerreat, and Kate Neeper, plaintiffs in the VOA lawsuit, in response to the letter sent by USAGM Senior Advisor Kari Lake to Congress yesterday (6/3) outlining plans for further staff reductions at Voice of America (VOA).

Termination notices expected to go out to all remaining Voice of America employees this week The move would add to the grueling battle between the network and Trump administration.

@politico.com: Employees are anticipating termination notices to go out this week to all full-time staff at the embattled news network, according to four VOA employees familiar with the situation granted anonymity to discuss unannounced plans.