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<P><B><FONT COLOR="#000000">We have tried to compile comprehensive information
about the current crisis at Pacifica Radio. The material has been separated
into categories by issue. Some documents are hard to classify, and apply
to more than one category. The divisions are intended for convenience;
none of the issues stands alone. All are inter-related. They represent
the assault on community radio at Pacifica ... by its current management.
We hope this information will raise consciousness and inspire the community
to act before Pacifica is destroyed ... from within.</FONT></B>
<P><B><FONT COLOR="#400080"><FONT SIZE=+1><A HREF="histodoc.htm">History
of Pacifica</A></FONT></FONT></B>
<BR><B><FONT COLOR="#000000">The writings in this section deal with the
founding of Pacifica: the principles and the realties. Those now in control
are striving to rewrite the past in order to justifiy their present actions.
They call their plan to corporatize the administration and "professionalize"
the programming "a new vision." This is hardly new. Thousands of money-making
radio stations can testify to the "success" of this approach. But, how
do we define "success" in terms of Pacifica's mission?</FONT></B>
<P><B><FONT COLOR="#400080"><FONT SIZE=+1><A HREF="articles.htm">Press
Clippings</A></FONT></FONT></B>
<BR><B><FONT COLOR="#000000">This is a collection of print and other coverage
of the situation. The articles address various facets of the issue. They
are grouped by geographical area and listed by date.</FONT></B>
<P><B><FONT COLOR="#000080"><FONT SIZE=+1><A HREF="workers.htm">Pacifica
Against Its Workers</A></FONT></FONT></B>
<BR><B><FONT COLOR="#000000">This section is devoted to the attempts by
the Scott regime to disempower those who work at Pacifica stations, whether
paid or unpaid. This section covers the attack on the unions, and the hiring
of union-busters with the subscribers' funds. They tried to conceal this
from the public, and to lie about it when it leaked. Here's the info they
don't want you to know about.</FONT></B>
<P><B><FONT COLOR="#000080"><FONT SIZE=+1><A HREF="cpb.htm">The CPB Complaint</A></FONT></FONT></B>
<BR><B><FONT COLOR="#000000">This section deals with the secrecy that now
surrounds decisions about policy and finance. Meetings of Pacifica's Board
of Directors have been closed to the public under the guise of "retreats"
since the Scott takeover in 1995. Minutes of those meetings have now been
made "confidential documents." These meetings have always been open in
the past. In fact, open meetings are a requirement to receive funding from
the government's Corporation For Public Broadcasting (CPB). Pacifica receives
about 15 percent of its budget from the CPB. The situation is so bad that
listeners have had to file a complaint to try to get the meetings opened.
What the Scott regime trying to hide?</FONT></B>
<P><B><FONT SIZE=+1><A HREF="whodecides.htm">Who Decides?</A></FONT></B>
<BR><B><FONT COLOR="#000000">We are seeking a democratic, accountable,
community-oriented structure for Pacifica's future. We do not believe that
instituting a centralized, authoritarian, secret governance based on the
corporate paradigm is the answer. It is both incompatible with the mission
and will stifle the creativity and originality that has distinguished Pacifica
stations for half a century.</FONT></B>
<P><B><FONT SIZE=+1><A HREF="evidence.htm">Pacifica Documents</A></FONT></B>
<BR><B><FONT COLOR="#000000">This section contains internal Pacifica documents
we have obtained. They deal in the areas of changes in programming direction
and organizational structure. This section also contains reports on internal
machinations at Pacifica regarding governance. The Scott administration
has been attempting to keep discussions on these matters from reaching
the level of public debate. Gag orders (also in this section) have been
issued.</FONT></B>
<P><B><FONT COLOR="#400080"><FONT SIZE=+1><A HREF="actions.htm">Community
Responses</A></FONT></FONT></B>
<BR><B><FONT COLOR="#000000">News of the problems within Pacifica have
been spreading. Other grassroots radio stations, organizations and individuals
have taken action in solidarity with workers and dissidents. We are hoping
the broader community will get involved.</FONT></B>
<P><B><FONT COLOR="#400080"><FONT SIZE=+1><A HREF="money.htm">Follow the
Money</A></FONT></FONT></B>
<BR><B><FONT COLOR="#000000">Financial secrecy has been a hallmark of the
takeover of Pacifica. Arbitron ratings, a sytem designed to guage audience
for the purpose of selling advertising are now becoming a motivating force
in planning. Financial security has been used as the justification. We
have included all the financial data available to give people an actual
picture of the situation. The assets of the Pacifica Foundation are worth
over $100 million. Why are finances being discussed in secret?</FONT></B>
<P><B><FONT COLOR="#400080"><FONT SIZE=+1><A HREF="funding.htm">How You
Can Help</A></FONT></FONT></B>
<BR><B><FONT COLOR="#000000">Your help is needed to save Pacifica. Some
suggestions are here. We welcome more. We welcome action most. Get involved!</FONT></B>
<P><B><FONT COLOR="#400080"><FONT SIZE=+1><A HREF="maillist.htm">Mailing
List</A></FONT></FONT></B>
<BR><B><FONT COLOR="#000000">How to join our e-mail discussion group and
links to other sites dealing with similar issues. The struggle for Pacifica
does not exist in vacuum but as part of a movement to create democratic
media worldwide.</FONT></B>
<P><B><FONT COLOR="#400080"><FONT SIZE=+1><A HREF="micro.htm">Micro Radio</A></FONT></FONT></B>
<BR><B><FONT COLOR="#000000">People are reclaiming the airwaves through
the micropower broadcasting movement. Here's a list of links to find out
more about Free Radio.</FONT></B>
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