On Wednesday, November 12 at 6 p.m. National Press Club members and Press Freedom Center staff will be joined by Jessica Jerreat and Patsy Widakuswara, who will discuss their work with SaveVOA as press freedom advocates. This reception is designed to bring the Club community together and celebrate the vital work of the Press Freedom Center. Don't miss a chance to learn more about how the Press Freedom Center is advancing press freedom initiatives through personal engagement and meaningful intervention - and how Club members can support and amplify that work. Want to join the Press Freedom Team? Sign up here.

The Voice of America: The Sound of Truth In a powerful tribute, Former Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili recalls how his parents listened secretly to the Voice of America during the Soviet era — a rare connection to truth beyond propaganda. He says the Voice of America “helped win two world wars — against fascism and against lies,” and urges America to keep that voice alive in today’s age of disinformation. #SaveVOE #VOEGeorgia #PressFreedom #short

Author: Devin Windelspecht, MScNovember 7, 2025HRRC expresses grave concern on the suspension of Radio Free Asia (RFA)’s operations. It calls on the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) to restore government contracts previously approved by congress that fund Radio Free Asia and other USAGM-funded media outlets.Radio Free Asia (RFA) has suspended its operations for the first time in its nearly thirty year history as a result of massive government cuts to its budget, bringing to a halt to decades

“VOA Is Not Nostalgia — It’s Strategy.” Ex-Ambassador Archie Gegeshidze says ending VOA’s Georgian Service was a mistake in an era of disinformation. Restoring it, he adds, would rebuild trust, strengthen democracy, and remind the world that truth still matters. #SaveVOA #VOAGeorgian #short

Voice of America: A Strategic Bridge for Democracy and Stability “Voice of America is an essential instrument for democracy.” Former Georgian Ambassador to the U.S. Tedo Japaridze says VOA has played a strategic role in bringing truthful information to decision-makers, helping nations like Georgia understand global affairs, strengthen democracy, and uphold U.S. values in rapidly transforming regions such as the South Caucasus. #SaveVOA #PressFreedom #short

U.S. strikes on alleged drug vessels near Venezuela have escalated tensions. In countries with restricted media, official narratives dominate. @vozdeamerica service brings balanced reporting to millions — without it, citizens lose access to the full story, and the United States loses its voice.

For decades, US and South Korean broadcasts were a critical source of information for North Koreans willing to learn about life beyond their borders. Now, the airwaves have gone silent.

Steve Herman had a notion — already as a child, discovering the magical "SW" button on his grandmother's radio — that broadcasting somehow lay in his future. He beg…

🎙 Why This Conversation Matters

VOA: Defending Freedom, Countering Authoritarianism “Voice of America is our best defense against propaganda and the killing of truth. Silencing VOA would silence democracy itself.” — Allan Lichtman, American University #SaveVOA #PressFreedom #short

In the global battle for hearts and minds, sophisticated networks of disinformation pose a serious threat to free societies and their aspirations for a better future. China, Russia, and Iran have funded a global web of news sites, podcasters, media platforms, and influencers to support authoritarianism and perpetuate narratives of Western corruption and decline. As

Scary Halloween without VOA VOA is silent while misinformation and disinformation thrive. That’s as scary as it can get! But Congress can #savevoa, protect press freedom and empower democracy in the U.S. and abroad. Call your representatives today! #SaveVOA #short

VOA: Advancing U.S. Interests Through Truth and Trust “When you silence Voice of America, you silence truth itself. From countering Nazi propaganda to confronting modern disinformation, VOA stands as America’s independent voice — building trust, advancing freedom, and strengthening global partnerships.” — David Phillips, Director of the Program on Peace-building and Human Rights, Columbia University’s Institute for the Study of Human Rights #SaveVOA #PressFreedom #short

The event will take place at noon at GWU's Lindner Family Commons (1957 E Street, NW, Room 602, Washington, D.C. 20052) and will also be available via Zoom. For those who arrive before 11:40 a.m., a light lunch will be provided. To register to attend in-person, click here. To register to watch the Forum via Zoom, click here. The First Monday Forum is co-sponsored by PDCA and its partners the GWU Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication and the USC Annenberg Center on Communication Leadership & Policy

Until this month, Radio Free Asia had successfully resisted Trump officials who had tried to render it obsolete.

The Trump administration's move to defund Radio Free Asia and Voice of America is creating an information void in Chinese-ruled Tibet, the head of the Tibetan government in exile said on Wednesday, adding that he hoped the funding could be restored.

Internationalists are mourning the loss of soft power. Do they even know what that means anymore?

Propaganda isn’t VOA’s job VOA isn’t meant to serve as a “propaganda organ of the U.S. government,” says South Asia regional specialist, Michael Kugelman. He believes the promotion of press freedom and freedom of speech is critical to U.S. interests. Thus, “it would be a mistake only to maintain a few (VOA) language services,” Kugelman adds. #SaveVOA #PressFreedom #short

Buttressed by courts and support from some Republican lawmakers, federally funded newsrooms that President Trump has tried to eliminate have yet to be rendered obsolete.