As important as it is that VOA journalists are being recalled back to work, a lawsuit aims to protect their right and the agency’s mission to do journalism and not propaganda. Plaintiff Ksenia Turkova explains. #SaveVOA

If VOA loses its independence and reputation for objective journalism, “people are going to stop listening.” - Brad Hanson, retired U.S. diplomat

2/2 They told the SaveVOA campaign that VOA has played an important role in keeping America safe for more than 80 years. #savevoa

1/2 Military veterans have seen VOA in action in some of the toughest environments in the world. #savevoa

Fifty years ago, Congress passed a law to stop VOA from becoming a government mouthpiece. This July, as the VOA Charter turns 50, that law is being ignored. #SaveVOA #VOACharter50

Partnerships with international allies who share U.S. values are key for long-term American security, says Dick Branum, a retired United States Navy captain. And the Voice of America is the U.S.’s single most important mechanism to communicate these values to the world. #SaveVOA

While the #UnitedStates celebrated it’s #independence day, #SaveVOA #Journalists took to the streets in #Washington to raise awareness about the importance of #pressfreedom and an editorially independent #VoiceofAmerica.

VOA’s journalism embodies the very best of the American ideal: a strong nation is one that is willing to tell the truth. Happy July 4th!

Don’t you hate government waste? So do we. That’s why we want you to call your lawmakers and demand that the administration stop paying VOA journalists to stay at home and do nothing. Read Public Citizen’s full report here: www.citizen.org/article/11-b...

For decades, VOA reported for and about refugees, advancing U.S. interests by providing trustworthy information to places where it was often scarce. On #WorldRefugeeDay - June 20th - we honor the courage and resilience of displaced people around the globe and renew our call to #SaveVOA.

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S and reflects the nation's ongoing pursuit of freedom, equality, and justice. For decades, VOA has helped global audiences understand those conversations through factual, independent journalism. It's time to bring all of VOA back to work.

The FIFA World Cup isn't just about soccer. It is a global conversation and a public diplomacy event. In 2026, the U.S. will host most of the matches—but America's international broadcaster, VOA, will largely be absent. Instead, others will tell America's story.

Jason Church, retired Army captain and Purple Heart recipient who lost both of his legs during his tour in Afghanistan, says VOA broadcasting was vital for American interests in the region, even when it wasn’t broadcasting good news about the U.S. #SaveVOA

"In the contest for belief, the side that goes silent loses. And we can't be that side," says Jason Church, retired Army captain and Purple Heart recipient, speaking about the need to #SaveVOA to counter China’s influence.

Voice of America’s strength comes from its commitment to truth and journalistic integrity. Retired U.S. diplomat David Cowhig says informed citizens and access to facts are essential to democracy. #SaveVOA

By weakening VOA, the U.S. is surrendering its most powerful advantage: credibility. Retired Army Captain and Purple Heart recipient Jason Church explains why the battle for the Americas is a battle for belief. #SaveVOA @JasonChurch

Joseph Bruns, former VOA Deputy Director, says audiences trust journalism that is fair, factual, and independent - not propaganda. Independent journalism is essential to an informed public and a healthy democracy. #SaveVOA

A new White House strategy calls for countering terrorist propaganda, but the administration has “kneecapped” the primary tool at America’s disposal: VOA, says The Small Wars Journal.

A new White House strategy calls for countering terrorist propaganda, but the administration has “kneecapped” the primary tool at America’s disposal: VOA, says the Small Wars Journal. #SaveVOA

May 30 marks two years since Azerbaijani authorities detained RFE/RL’s Farid Mehralizada on false charges. Now serving a nine year sentence, he’s missed key moments with his family, including the birth of his first child.

While much of the world is still fighting the information war, America has surrendered, according to columnist Jim Geraghty from @thewashingtonpost.bsky.social. We say the fight for truth is not over.

For #WPFD2026, UNESCO awards the Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize to the Sudanese Journalist Syndicate, as press freedom declines globally. #SaveVOA

VOA’s commitment to truth, transparency, and objective journalism reflects democracy’s core—freedom of expression, openness,, and accountability, says Vivian Walker, former diplomat and foreign policy expert. #SaveVOA

VOA pierced China’s firewalls with news state media hid, says former WSJ editor Charles Hutzler. Now “hobbled,” it gives China an opening. If VOA becomes a mouthpiece, trust is gone. Restore VOA. #SaveVOA #PressFreedom

Before March 15, 2025, VOA reached 361M people weekly in 49 languages across radio, TV, and digital. Now it’s down to minimal content in just 6 languages—largely reflecting the administration’s view. #SaveVOA

Before March 15, 2025, VOA was reaching 361 million people around the world each week & producing content across media platforms in 49 languages. Now, VOA is producing minimal content in 6 languages that largely reflects the administration’s point of view. www.instagram.com/p/DYDOMz3CaNF/

May 6 marks one year since Azeri authorities arrested VOA contributor Ulviyaa Guliyeva on sham charges. Guliyeva is one of around two dozen journalists jailed in Azerbaijan for their journalism. Read more ⬇️ www.instagram.com/p/DYCuzPFETq6/?

Today marks World Press Freedom Day. At SaveVOA, we’re deeply grateful for the support of the press freedom community in our fight to restore VOA as a source of credible news for audiences around the world. #SaveVOA @RSF_en #WorldPressFreedomDay #AFreePressMatters

Gloomy news for press freedom around the world, including a “significant and prolonged decline” in the United States, which now ranks 64th out of 180 countries surveyed in the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) World Press Freedom Index. #SaveVOA

Voice of America didn’t just tell America’s story—it made a difference, says Jay Henderson, former VOA East Asia Division Director. In his SaveVOA interview, he calls for a restoration of the voice that went silent. #PressFreedom