John,

When impeachment proceedings against President Nixon began, the public was not convinced. But by the time he left office, Americans of all parties were overwhelmingly in support of his removal. 

What changed? A major factor was PBS's decision to broadcast the Watergate hearings in full -- 247 hours in total -- live AND in prime time. This gave millions of public TV viewers the chance to follow along as the story of the Watergate break-in, the cover-up, payoffs, and dirty tricks unfolded before their eyes. 

Public accountability is absolutely vital for a fair impeachment inquiry. That's why, as Congress begins public hearings into President Trump's impeachment, PBS must broadcast them once again. 

Call on PBS to televise all Trump impeachment hearings nationwide -- both live as they happen AND repeated each night in prime time -- on its flagship all-access public channels. 

The American people deserve to hear and see the full case against Donald Trump firsthand -- because we all have a right to participate in the impeachment process and make an informed decision for ourselves. 

And today, PBS's job is more important than ever. We're in a political climate marked by misinformation and distractions that would be unheard of in the 1970s. The only way to cut through all that is with the absolute, unvarnished truth. 

While PBS executives have agreed to broadcast the hearings live and post them online, they must also televise them on all flagship channels in prime time, just as they did in the 1970s -- so EVERY American has the opportunity to follow along as the impeachment proceedings unfold. 

The American people should know exactly what's happening -- not just what's been filtered through cable news spin or the president's tweets. Tell PBS: step up and uphold your solemn duty to the public. 

Thanks for all you do,

Free Speech For People