HELP SAVE INTERNET RADIO

[proggrrl]

I'm a huge fan of internet radio, especially now that I'm back in NYC and don't have terrestrial access to my beloved KCRW.  I'm not sure how I would make it through the day without such great streams as those from SomaFM and KEXP Seattle.

Please take a moment to look at this site, and tell your friends, it's a big deal and the deadline is coming in two weeks:

The SaveNetRadio Coalition

The future of Internet radio is in immediate danger.  Royalty rates for webcasters have been drastically increased by a recent ruling and are due to go into effect on May 15 (retroactive to Jan 1, 2006!). If the increased rates remain unchanged, the majority of webcasters will go bankrupt and silent on this date.  Internet radio needs your help! The Internet Radio Equality Act has just been introduced by Representatives Jay Inslee (D-WA) and Donald Manzullo (R-IL ) to save the Internet radio industry. Please call your congressperson to ask them to co-sponsor this bill by clicking below.

 

(The site will help you find the names/phone numbers for your congressperson(s)...I called today, it took 30 seconds and the paige who answered the phone was very, very sweet.)