Dear Friend: I won't sugarcoat it: Our democracy is in critical condition. The 2024 elections showed the growing dangers we face, including disinformation, authoritarianism, corporate greed, and other threats to democracy. At the Institute for Southern Studies, we know a thing or two about fighting for change in tough times. Since our founding by civil rights veterans, the Institute has been a powerful voice for democracy and justice in the South. And today, the Institute's fearless journalism and tools for change-makers in the South are needed more than ever. You can support a powerful voice for change in the South with a donation to the Institute today. | |
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