From mae at recnet.com Fri Jun 1 08:44:22 2018 From: mae at recnet.com (Michelle Bradley) Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2018 11:44:22 -0400 Subject: [grc] Statement of REC Networks: Prometheus withdraws 20 informal objections Message-ID: REC thanks Prometheus Radio Project and the other advocates involved in the Informal Objection against translator applications for the recent withdrawal of a handful of applications.? It is a small step in the right direction.? Despite these withdrawals, there are many pending modification applications for already licensed FM translator stations that are not subject to Section 5 of the LCRA.? We call on Prometheus to withdraw all Informal Objections against such licensed facilities.? ?We also call upon Prometheus to withdraw all applications in the state of Alaska due to the facts that there are no Top-150 markets in the state and also due to the fact that an LPFM-like service (Class D) is already available in Alaska without the need to wait for a filing window.? We also call on a withdrawal on one Guam application as there is plenty of spectrum available there for a future LPFM window. We do note that Prometheus has filed objections against short-form applications from Auctions 83 and 100 which will be soon coming up to auction.? We do feel that these facilities should be evaluated for Section 5 compliance but we need to do so at the time when the long form is filed.? In addition, the long forms filed by the Auction 99 winners also need to be looked at in the same way. REC feels though that the right thing for Prometheus to do is to withdraw objections against all FM translator applications that are on facilities that have already been licensed and that their modification applications are not subject to any kind of treatment under Section 5 of the LCRA.? REC has identified three translators filed in the 250-mile move window on facilities that have not yet been licensed for which can be evaluated under Section 5: BMPFT 20160729AEM W225CH 140333 HARTFORD CT CPOFF 10/28/2013 ACCPT 8/1/2016 BMPFT 20160729AGF W229CK 140439 SYRACUSE NY CPOFF 10/29/2013 ACCPT 8/1/2016 BMPFT 20160729ALP W267CA 140574 BRENTWOOD TN CPOFF 12/30/2013 ACCPT 8/1/2016 *Additional objections that should be withdrawn*?- REC has identiifed the following applications that are still pending (not dismissed) and have not yet been withdrawn by Prometheus as of May 31, 2018.? These applications are for facilities that are already licensed and are seeking modifications.? These facilities are not considered "new licenses" under Section 5 of the LCRA and therefore are not subject to any kind of review.? This list also includes all applications in Alaska and Guam for the reasons mentioned previously.? We ask Prometheus, et al to withdraw their Informal Objection against these applications and then we can focus on those that could raise a Section 5 issue: BNPFT 20030317JDB 153765 WASILLA AK CPAPP 3/17/2003 ACCPT 7/29/2013 BNPFT 20130327AND NEW 156736 MOOSE PASS AK CPAPP 3/17/2003 ACCPT 3/29/2013 BNPFT 20130327ANO NEW 155493 SELDOVIA AK CPAPP 3/17/2003 ACCPT 4/1/2013 BNPFT 20130327ANQ NEW 146579 PALMER AK CPAPP 3/17/2003 ACCPT 4/1/2013 BNPFT 20130327AOE NEW 153962 HOPE AK CPAPP 3/17/2003 ACCPT 4/4/2013 BNPFT 20130327AOG NEW 153971 HOPE AK CPAPP 3/17/2003 ACCPT 3/28/2013 BNPFT 20130327AOI NEW 154264 WILLOW AK CPAPP 3/17/2003 ACCPT 4/4/2013 BNPFT 20130327AON NEW 153984 ANCHORAGE AK CPAPP 3/17/2003 ACCPT 4/1/2013 BNPFT 20130327AOQ NEW 154483 ANCHORAGE AK CPAPP 3/17/2003 ACCPT 4/1/2013 BNPFT 20130328AAB NEW 155470 HOMER AK CPAPP 3/17/2003 ACCPT 3/29/2013 BNPFT 20130328AAC NEW 155476 HOMER AK CPAPP 3/17/2003 ACCPT 3/29/2013 BNPFT 20130328AAD NEW 155482 HOMER AK CPAPP 3/17/2003 ACCPT 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20180427AAV W201BL 83550 JACKSONVILLE IL LICEN ACCPT 4/30/2018 BPFT 20180430ACA W290DL 200434 LAWRENCEBURG TN LICEN 4/27/2018 ACCPT 5/1/2018 BMPFT 20180502ACH W290DJ 200983 MARYVILLE TN CPOFF 4/10/2018 ACCPT 5/3/2018 BPFT 20180503AAR K282BA 40720 MAUPIN OR LICSL 4/1/2018 ACCPT 5/4/2018 BPFT 20180503ABH K269GT 141207 HUMBLE TX LICSL 5/5/2018 ACCPT 5/4/2018 BPFT 20180503ABM K266CD 155850 COOS BAY OR LICEN 8/22/2016 ACCPT 5/4/2018 BMPFT 20180504ABQ K241DA 201312 AUSTIN TX LICEN 5/14/2018 ACCPT 5/7/2018 BPFT 20180507AAE W247DD 200875 NEON KY LICEN 5/2/2018 ACCPT 5/7/2018 BPFT 20180507ACU W242BN 147405 COMMERCE GA LICSL 9/11/2017 ACCPT 5/8/2018 BPFT 20180507ACV W225AH 142692 HUNTSVILLE AL LICEN 4/4/2007 ACCPT 5/8/2018 BNPFT 20180508AAK NEW 202240 KETCHIKAN-BEAR VALLE AK CPAPP 1/31/2018 ACCPT 5/10/2018 BNPFT 20180508AAN NEW 202193 JUNEAU AK CPAPP 1/31/2018 ACCPT 5/9/2018 BNPFT 20180508AAQ NEW 202195 JUNEAU AK CPAPP 1/31/2018 ACCPT 5/10/2018 BNPFT 20180508ABY NEW 202194 JUNEAU AK CPAPP 1/31/2018 ACCPT 5/10/2018 BNPFT 20180508ADF NEW 203189 KENAI -SOLDOTNA AK CPAPP 1/31/2018 ACCPT 5/14/2018 BNPFT 20180508ADH NEW 203220 KENAI -SOLDOTNA AK CPAPP 1/31/2018 ACCPT 5/14/2018 BNPFT 20180508ADI NEW 203204 NINILCHIK AK CPAPP 1/31/2018 ACCPT 5/14/2018 BPFT 20180509AAA W222BF 149343 COCHRAN GA LICEN 10/22/2014 ACCPT 5/10/2018 BPFT 20180514AAE K271CR 146671 CASA GRANDE AZ LICSL 4/30/2018 ACCPT 5/14/2018 BPFT 20180514ABZ W293AB 17796 KEENE NH LICEN ACCPT 5/15/2018 BPFT 20180515AAK K208CW 88578 MONTEREY CA LICEN ACCPT 5/16/2018 Again, we want to point out that Prometheus has raised some valid issues in regards to Section 5 where it comes assuring that *new*?licenses are available for both LPFM stations and FM translator stations.? We feel that the issue is best resolved by dealing directly with the issue and not arbitrarily holding applicants hostage.? Again, let's work together and look at the plan that REC announced yesterday to determine how the other applicants are complying with Section 5. ###### About REC Networks:? REC is a leading policy voice supporting a citizen?s ability to access radio spectrum.? The advocacy side of REC was responsible for the writing of RM-11749, the 250-watt LPFM proposal.? Other REC advocacy initiatives include alternate spectrum for community radio expansion in areas where FM spectrum is not available, driving changes to the FCC rules to allow more flexibility for LPFM stations while remaining compliant with the Local Community Radio Act. REC serves all six segments of LPFM including cause-based organizations, public sector agencies, micro radio stations, community media organizations, secular educational organizations and faith-based organizations. REC also provides consulting and filing services for LPFM stations, FM translators (including FM translators related to smaller AM broadcast stations) and full-service FM stations.? More information at our website http://recnet.com . Media contact: Michelle Bradley 202 621-2355 opt 4 From wings at wings.org Mon Jun 4 02:56:06 2018 From: wings at wings.org (Frieda Werden) Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2018 02:56:06 -0700 Subject: [grc] Question about mp3 encoding rates for shows Message-ID: WINGS has been encoding our mp3s at 192 kbps mono for years. However, last time I checked the standard for PRX was only 160 kbps. Do stations have a preference? Frieda Werden, Series Producer WINGS: Women's International News Gathering Service www.wings.org From myron at kz88.org Sun Jun 10 17:36:18 2018 From: myron at kz88.org (myron at kz88.org) Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2018 19:36:18 -0500 Subject: [grc] Need some tranzeo - ubiquiti advice Message-ID: <9baba5d7e900f1e9162cea4d776924e3@kz88.org> Hi Everyone, I need some information about compatibility between tranzeo and ubiquiti devices for a longer range link. Right now we're using tranzeo tr5 plus N units on our long hop (5 miles)to our transmitter. The tranzeo units have functioned well, but after almost 10 years we're having problems with replacement units. These units have an "N" connector which connects via LMR 400 to a 30db parabolic grid antenna 100 feet up our tower. The tranzeo unit at the transmitter site is in the transmitter building so we can change it out without a tower climb. I've noticed that Ubiquiti has a bullet 5 unit that sounds pretty good and is quite affordable. Can it be substituted at the tower site and still connect to the existing tranzeo at the other end? Do they play well together? If not would the best solution be to substitute a bullet 5 at each end of the link? Would they do the same thing as the tranzeos? (More background if this is something you can help with): The other end of the long link is on top of a 5 story building and the tranzeo is mounted outside. Originally we used a 23db panel version of the tranzeo at that point. A couple of years ago we changed that to a 5 plus N which now connects almost directly into a 30db grid antenna. We didn't accomplish much with that change. We do have fairly easy access to this unit as well. The tranzeo units are easy to remotely access and change settings. Are the ubiquiti units easy to configure? Thanks for any help or advice. Please respond off list as I'm sure this isn't all that interesting to most. My email is myron at kz88.org Thanks again! Myron Jackson KZ88/KZGM From ken at wfmu.org Tue Jun 12 11:15:53 2018 From: ken at wfmu.org (Ken Freedman) Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2018 14:15:53 -0400 Subject: [grc] Job Opening: Music Director at WFMU Message-ID: WFMU, an independent non-commercial radio station in Jersey City, New Jersey, seeks a creative, motivated individual with background in independent music and non-commercial radio to oversee WFMU?s Music Department. The Music Director will oversee the procurement and organization of recordings for the WFMU Music Libraries, maintains relationships with artists, record labels and radio stations and oversee music-related activities and events for WFMU. Candidates must have a strong understanding of WFMU?s musical culture, music sites, venues, record labels and online music sites. Must be extremely knowledgeable about many types of music, have excellent writing and organizational skills and have the ability to supervise interns, staff and volunteers. Some background in public broadcasting required. For a complete job description, go to https://wfmu.org/music-director . Deadline for applications is July 15th. Salary range 40-60k, plus excellent benefits. Please e-mail a cover letter describing your goals for the position, a 40 song playlist, resume and references to jobs at wfmu.org or mail it to WFMU, Music Director Search Committee, PO Box 5101, Hoboken, NJ 07030. WFMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and People of Color encouraged to apply. From wings at wings.org Mon Jun 18 01:41:21 2018 From: wings at wings.org (Frieda Werden) Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2018 01:41:21 -0700 Subject: [grc] Fwd: Inside Tunisia's Shams Rad - the Arab world's 'only gay radio station' - BBC News In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Des Preston Date: Mon, Jun 18, 2018 at 12:23 AM Subject: Inside Tunisia's Shams Rad - the Arab world's 'only gay radio station' - BBC News To: , https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-44137901 Inside the Arab world's 'only gay radio station' Bouhdid Belhedi says his radio station now has 10,000 weekly listeners across 15 countries Homosexuality is both illegal and widely considered to be unacceptable in Tunisia. But since the 2011 revolution, activists have seen that standing up for their beliefs can result in change. Now LGBT people are gaining confidence and are coming out of the shadows to push for equal rights. "I was the first person to annoy people in the media and speak openly about LGBT issues in Tunisia on air," says Bouhdid Belhedi, director of Shams Rad. In the Tunisian capital, Tunis, the 25-year-old shows us around an office space that has been converted into what he calls "the Arab world's first LGBT radio station". It is low budget but professional, with enough space for seven contributors. The corridors are painted in the colours of the LGBT rainbow flag. Mr Belhedi says that six months after the station was set up, it has 10,000 listeners each week across 15 countries, and is streamed online and live via YouTube six days a week. The station plays music and issues are discussed in depth but LGBT contributors don't identify themselves as sexually active on air. [image: Shams Rad staff with their faces blurred] The other people who work at Shams Rad did not want to be identified The Dutch embassy in Tunis is partly funding the station and after international pressure and a legal challenge, the station's parent organisation, Shams, was officially recognised. This is believed to be the first time any LGBT group has gained this status in North Africa. When the station started, Western media attention focused on the abuse Mr Belhedi was receiving. People are angry the station exists. Mr Belhedi says he has received 4,700 messages of abuse, including death threats and "even imams calling for me to be to be killed or beaten up". He has also been physically assaulted. Gay and lesbian sex is punishable by up to three years in prison in Tunisia and it was only last year that the government said it would stop forced anal examinations for people suspected of homosexuality. A presidential commission, the Individual Freedoms and Equality Committee, has recommended that homosexuality be decriminalised, part of a package of reforms including abolition of the death penalty and greater rights for women. A more modest alternative proposed by the committee is the replacement of prison terms for homosexual activity with a fine. However, it is unclear whether these proposals have any hope of being adopted. [image: Mixing desk] Shams Rad's equipment is low budget but professional Outside liberal metropolitan circles, the majority of people in Tunisia follow traditional cultural and religious thinking. Homosexuality is a taboo and LGBT issues are often dismissed. "In the mainstream national media, the Arabic words that are normally used to refer to homosexuals have negative connotations," says Neela Ghoshal, senior researcher at campaign group Human Rights Watch. "They translate as pervert or deviant." "That's what organisations like Shams are trying to change," she says. And that is why Mr Belhedi says it is important to keep broadcasting. The station aims to promote "the dignity of LGBT people" and "equality in the eyes of the law, equal rights and equal treatment," he says. 'Watershed moment' Tunis hairstylist Abdisslem Ben Othmen, 24, says he listens every day. He says the station has helped him to "feel stronger" and has made him confident that he can "live life as a homosexual in private" in Tunisia. The government says that since the 2011 revolution, people have been free to express themselves however they like, within the law. However, the Tunisian Ministry for Human Rights declined the BBC's request for an interview on the subject of homosexual rights in the country. [image: Presentational grey line] *You might also be interested in:* [image: Presentational grey line] "The revolution was a watershed moment," says Ms Ghoshal. "People stood up for their rights and saw that they didn't need to suffer in silence." The picture is still mixed but the climate for LGBT is changing. While the government at times arbitrarily shuts down LGBT activism, before the revolution the existence of an LGBT radio station would have been unthinkable. "Recently there have been real strides in women's right movements. And that's encouraged LGBT people to speak out," says Ms Ghoshal. An LGBT film festival was staged in central Tunis in January 2018. "It was a success and the government or police didn't interfere," says Ms Ghoshal. But she warns that "there could be increased violence against LGBT activists as their voice gets more prevalent - both trends happen in parallel". [image: Shihab al-Din Tlesh, National Council of Imams] Imam Shihab al-Din Tlesh disapproves of Radio Shams In the religious world, some are saying that there is a need for modernisation in attitudes. Progressive religious scholars recently held a three-day conference on how religious identity can be squared with freedom of expression in North Africa. It was one of the first of its kind. "I personally think the LGBT discussion has a place in modern Islamic discourse," says Abeljaleel Salem, a former minister for religious affairs. Mr Salam, who chaired one of the discussions, says that everyone should have the liberty to express their identity freely. 'We're not calling for them to be executed' Within the religious context, this is a progressive standpoint and is not shared by the traditional majority, whose minds will not be changed easily, if at all. "Radio Shams was launched to promote ideas which are morally not acceptable in Tunisian society," says Shihab al-Din Tlesh from the National Council of Imams at a mosque in the north of Tunis. "We're not calling for them to be executed but I think they are ill and need treatment," he says. Back in the Shams Rad studio, they say it is too early to tell whether the station will change policy but the conversation will continue to be broadcast. Mr Belhedi is getting less abuse online now than when the station was first started. "When current LGBT activists were coming to terms with their identity, they would often feel isolated, like they were the only person like it in the world," Ms Ghoshal explains. "Now in Tunisia, if a young person feels like they are different, organisations like Shams Rad tell them they are not alone." Sent from my iPhone -- Frieda Werden, Series Producer WINGS: Women's International News Gathering Service www.wings.org From dklann at grunch.org Wed Jun 20 19:37:25 2018 From: dklann at grunch.org (David Klann) Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2018 21:37:25 -0500 Subject: [grc] GRC 2018 Proposal Deadline Message-ID: <4ead2c9b-f257-55dd-562d-ad569735f9b5@grunch.org> COUNTDOWN! On behalf of the GRC 2018 planning folks I hereby to encourage you to submit a proposal (or more than one) for a sesssion. Ten short days until the deadline for submitting proposals for workshops for the GRC October 5-7 in Portland. Some areas where we could use proposals are: * What you can and cannot do re: businesses donating a percentage to a station * Whose voice can be used on an underwriting spot * Content creation * Beyond broadcast: Radio Rethink? Using a smartphone to podcast. * Volunteers * Training on-air hosts:who can be a host. * How FCC rules and policies affects your station: On-line public files; EAS; Quarterly Issues Report; EEO report filings by full-power stations; creation of Class C4 FM; Silent stations; Latest federal legislation that could affect your station * Social media for your station. * Music Licensing: fees, reports, what about time-share stations? * Listeners: identifying, reaching, Infinite Dial, * Emergency Preparedness What are your ideas? Go to https://goo.gl/forms/zVsKUBbIE5MdOWSc2 and submit a proposal. We really want to hear your ideas!! More details at http://grassrootsradioconference.org/ Thanks tons, and we look forward to seeing you in October! ? ~David Klann -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: signature.asc Type: application/pgp-signature Size: 293 bytes Desc: OpenPGP digital signature URL: From anniegarrison at gmail.com Thu Jun 21 15:42:01 2018 From: anniegarrison at gmail.com (Ann Garrison) Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:42:01 -0700 Subject: [grc] UNHRC story Message-ID: Last Sunday I posted a story about the likely US withdrawal from the UN Human Rights Council, but it was dated by Tuesday when the US did withdraw. I then wrote this piece about that for the Black Agenda Report: https://www.blackagendareport.com/nikki-haley-damn-un-human-rights-council-and-rest-you-too I often strain against the detached tone of news reporting, but I don't have to worry about that for the BAR. Hope this finds everyone well. -- For real, @AnnGarrison Independent Journalist, SKYPE: Ann Garrison, Oakland 415-503-7487 From dklann at grunch.org Sat Jun 23 20:17:38 2018 From: dklann at grunch.org (David Klann) Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2018 22:17:38 -0500 Subject: [grc] (no subject) Message-ID: <3ec983bf-9501-a8d1-49c5-e8057c884442@grunch.org> COUNTDOWN! Only SIX days until the deadline for submitting proposals for workshops for the GRC October 5-7 in Portland. Some areas where we could use proposals are: * What you can and cannot do/say in underwriting messages and other promotions * Issues around programming * Everything around volunteers * Latest federal legislation that could affect your station * Social media for your station * Music Licensing * Emergency Preparedness What are your ideas? Visit https://goo.gl/forms/zVsKUBbIE5MdOWSc2, and submit a proposal. We really want to hear your ideas!! ? ~David PS: It's also a good time to register for the GRC. Go to the GRC website, grassrootsradioconference.org , and click the "register" button. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: signature.asc Type: application/pgp-signature Size: 293 bytes Desc: OpenPGP digital signature URL: From wings at wings.org Sun Jun 24 04:55:13 2018 From: wings at wings.org (Frieda Werden) Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2018 04:55:13 -0700 Subject: [grc] AMARC still functional in Asia-Pacific region Message-ID: 4th AMARC Asia-Pacific Regional Conference and Assembly June 24, 2018, Kathmandu. The Regional Board of World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters, AMARC Asia-Pacific is pleased to announce that the 4th AMARC Asia-Pacific Regional Conference cum Assembly will be held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia from 16-19 November 2018. The Community Radio Network of Indonesia, (Jaringan Radio Komunitas Indonesia, JRKI) and Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta, UAJY will co-organise the Conference. The 4th AMARC Asia-Pacific regional conference will focus on ?building resilient communities.? Plenary sessions, panel discussions and hands-on skill development workshops will be held on issues and subjects ranging from ?disaster risk reduction? to ?migration and human trafficking,? from ?rise of radicalism & extremism? to ?gender based violence and violence against minorities,? from ?widening social and economic inequalities? to ?freedom of speech.? Community radio broadcasters, academics, policy makers, representatives of donor organisations, government representatives, and other stakeholders from countries in the Pacific, East Asia, South East Asia, and South Asia are expected to participate in the conference. Community radio experts from Africa, Latin America and Europe are also expected to attend. The 4th AMARC Asia-Pacific Regional Conference will serve multitude of objectives including advocacy for community broadcasting, sharing of good practices, strengthening network of community radios, and finalising strategies for the next four years for the development of community radio broadcasting in the Asia-Pacific region. Community radio network and federations are welcome to bring in their delegations to the conference and collaborate in the forming of a strategic plan for the advancement of the community radio sector in the Asia Pacific region. Online registration details will be announced shortly. For further information, please write to Regional Coordinator AMARC Asia-Pacific at sumanbasnet at amarc-ap.org. -End- -- Frieda Werden, Series Producer WINGS: Women's International News Gathering Service www.wings.org From dklann at grunch.org Tue Jun 26 06:37:59 2018 From: dklann at grunch.org (David Klann) Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2018 08:37:59 -0500 Subject: [grc] NFCB Regional Summit Message-ID: <90ef208c-c3b1-a9ec-3b6c-af87fe010053@grunch.org> For those of you subscribed to the GRC mailing list and *not* the NFCB list, here's news about the next NFCB regional summit. ? ~David ################################################ *From:* Ernesto Aguilar [mailto:ernesto at nfcb.org] *Sent:* Monday, June 25, 2018 4:21 AM *To:* NFCB Listserve (listserve at nfcb.org) *Subject:* [NFCB List] Regional Summit coming soon Good morning! ? You have just over three weeks to make plans until the Regional Summit in Charlottesville. There's a great deal in store for you. ? Samantha Ragland, a journalist and educator, will teach you how to run effective and low-cost digital projects with just teams of one or two people. ? Melanie Coulson, a seasoned fundraiser who has worked with stations of all sizes, will help you create your fundraising strategy and refine what you've got now. ? We all want to generate programming that creates conversation, and Juleyka Lantigua Williams (ex-NPR Code Switch, now leading podcasts with Democracy in Color and more) will help you think about your content in ways intended to spark new interest and relationships, and how you make better podcasts that grow your audience. ? Nathan Moore and David DeKeyser will (separately) explore how music programming, events and engagement can be used with some tweaks to improve your station's finances and listener numbers. ? Plus, there are a bunch of surprises coming!?If you have not registered yet, today is the day. Do so here . ? See you soon! ? 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Name: signature.asc Type: application/pgp-signature Size: 293 bytes Desc: OpenPGP digital signature URL: From wings at wings.org Thu Jun 28 02:44:19 2018 From: wings at wings.org (Frieda Werden) Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 02:44:19 -0700 Subject: [grc] Community radio in coastal Honduras Message-ID: https://readersupportednews.org/news-section2/318-66/50878-honduras-indigenous-garifuna-use-radio-to-fight-for-their-land Frieda Werden, Series Producer WINGS: Women's International News Gathering Service www.wings.org From anniegarrison at gmail.com Fri Jun 29 10:03:20 2018 From: anniegarrison at gmail.com (Ann Garrison) Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2018 10:03:20 -0700 Subject: [grc] Democrats escalate effort to extradite Assange Message-ID: The ten Senators below signed a letter to Mike Pence?who is now in Ecuador?demanding that he negotiate the expulsion of Julian Assange from the Ecuadoran Embassy in London for extradition to the United States; they didn't use those words precisely but that's a summary of what they're asking for. This is a major assault on free speech and a violation of international law. The letter is full of Orwellian blather about free speech, and it couldn't be more nauseating: https://www.foreign.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/6-27-18%20RM%20letter%20to%20Pence%20Ecuador.pdf Please call your Senators if they're on the list of signers, which is also on the second page of that doc: Dianne Feinstein, D-CA, Dick Durbin, D-IL Ed Markey, D-MA, Robert Menendez, D-NJ, Richard Blumenthal, D-NY, Michael Bennett, D-CO, Chris Coons, D-DE, Joe Manchin III, D-WV, Jeanne Shaheen, D-NH, and Mark Warner, D-VA. -- For real, @AnnGarrison Independent Journalist, SKYPE: Ann Garrison, Oakland 415-503-7487