 This past year, we have witnessed the vocal rise in the condemnation of news as being faken biased across the nation. The objective is clear, to destroy the credibility of all forms of media by portraying them as the enemy of the people. Here in Amherst, Massachusetts, and in many other communities across the country, diligent and mindful work continues on a daily basis, providing not only transparency of local government, but also ensuring all citizens and organizations the access and opportunity to exercise their freedom of speech. Throughout the historic decision to change Amherst town charter, Amherst media recorded and broadcasted forums and debates held by the Amherst League of Women Voters and the Democratic Committee, as well as hosting our own. All interested parties were allowed to record their viewpoints for broadcast, but local politics weren't the only voices being recorded by Amherst media. Mount Holyoke College provided the venue for former Secretary of State John Kerry to speak about his recent book, and for Senator Nancy Pelosi to preside over commencement ceremonies. The humanities are often described as the study of how people progress and document the human experience. Greg Guantanabe was kind enough to be interviewed in our studio after his dramatic theater performance in Jean Sakata's one-man show, Hold These Truths, about Japanese internment during World War II. Our studio is the scene of a widely diverse representation of music. We took our interns on the road to record bands at the local North Fire recording studio. Amherst media was there to capture the women's club of Amherst's celebration of their 150th anniversary, as well as finish a promotional for the organization A Better Chance and their 50th anniversary. The attacks on the freedom of the press and the First Amendment will continue and escalate. Amherst media has worked tirelessly for 42 years to safeguard these rights, but we need your help. Right now, we need financial and political support from you, our residents and local organizations, so that we can continue to exist and to build, to promote government transparency, and ultimately to make sure our public has access to community, educational and governmental programming and information. Become a donor and a member today to ensure Amherst media can continue to provide its vital services, to the greater Amherst area.