The following statement was adopted by the Executive Committee of the Unity Party on February 25th, 2001:

The Unity Party, a New York-based, Black-led, independent, multi-racial, progressive organization, supports the efforts of the six members of the board of Pacifica, and thousands of Pacifica listeners, to return Pacifica to its original vision as a non-corporate, community-based, democratic, national radio network. We specifically:

• oppose the proposed new bylaws put together by boad member John Murdock and others which would make a mockery of this vision;

• call for the resignation from the board of Murdock and others attempting to corporatize Pacifica; and,

• support the re-empowerment of local station advisory boards, as well as opennness and transparency in Pacifica decision-making processes.

It would be a tragedy and a loss for all who value social justice and democracy if Pacifica is not reclaimed and redeemed. We will contribute as best we can to this critical objective.