The Editorial Board of CovertAction Magazine has closely studied the ‘New Day Pacifica’ proposal to cancel and overturn the existing bylaws of the Pacifica Foundation, which have protected the Pacifica Radio Network and kept it free and independent of corporate control for nearly 70 years.
We have come to the conclusion that the proposal by ‘New Day’ to cancel the Foundation’s bylaws is an attempt by a small but well-funded group of “corporatists” to break up the Pacifica Radio Network—by disenfranchising, silencing, and then selling off Pacifica Radio WBAI in New York and Pacifica Radio WPFW in Washington, DC. In particular, these two stations have for decades demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to independent broadcasting, and are also the only two stations in the entire network serving cities with a plurality of diverse peoples of color.
Therefore, the Editorial Board of CovertAction Magazine—now in our 43rd year—supports, without reservation, a NO vote against overturning Pacifica’s existing bylaws in the upcoming Pacifica referendum to be held this June 2021.
In solidarity,
Editorial Board
CovertAction Magazine
