If you are not aware of this already, chances are you will one day stumble across an email in your inbox that starts out like... "On NPR's Morning Edition last week, Nina Totenberg said that if the Supreme Court supports Congress, it is in effect the end of the National Public Radio (NPR), NEA & the Public Broadcasting System (PBS). PBS, NPR and the arts are facing major cutbacks in funding..." The truth can be found here on NPR's website including news that Congress recently approved a $390 million funding level for fiscal year 2005. More info about the original petition and what to do if you receive a copy here.