John: Free, fact-based, independent journalism is the bedrock of a functioning democracy – and the best defense we have against the lies Donald Trump is known for peddling.

Think that has anything to do with Trump attempting to DEFUND PBS and NPR?

FIRST: Donald Trump spent years accusing PBS and NPR of pushing "left-wing propaganda."

THEN: He signed an executive order to immediately stop funding PBS and NPR.

NOW: Senate Republicans just voted overnight to cut billions of dollars in previously approved public media funding.

At a time when misinformation is rife and unbiased media is dying, the loss of NPR and PBS programming would be devastating for the American people – from workers who tune into their local NPR station on the way to work, to kids who watch "Sesame Street" every day.

We can't let Trump and the GOP defund our vital news organizations. That's why we're prepared to fight back as these spending cuts go to the House to be voted on, but we need to know that you're with us, John. So please, tell us now:

– Team Cortez Masto