Dear Jack,

Believe it or not, it’s been almost 23 years since I started Daily Kos! I wanted to build something that didn’t exist—a home for progressives who were tired of being ignored (and misinformed) by the media and dismissed by the establishment.

I never imagined it would grow into what it is today. But you made that happen. You found this community as special as I did—a refreshing oasis in a hostile media and political landscape.

And yet, decades later, we’re still fighting the same battle. The media landscape is collapsing. Ad-based models are dead. Newsrooms are shutting down left and right. And yet, the same people who control everything else—the billionaires, the right-wing media barons, the corporate gatekeepers—are tightening their grip.

We could’ve been next. But we have something they don’t—you. You are the reason we can still fight.

This community isn’t just an audience. It’s a movement. It’s millions of people who refuse to let MAGA billionaires decide what news we get to see. Today, nearly 80% of our revenue comes from donations from people like you—and that’s why Daily Kos is still here.

Now, Trump is back in the White House. Republicans are gutting democracy. The right-wing machine is as relentless as ever. But so is Daily Kos—because of you.

If you’ve ever chipped in to keep Daily Kos strong, I can’t thank you enough. If you can give today, know that your support is what keeps us fighting.

If you believe in this movement, in the power of independent media, now’s the time to step up. Every dollar fuels the fight.

Donate $5, $25, or whatever you can.

I’ve never been more grateful for this community. And I’ve never been more committed to making sure we not only keep up this fight—but win.

With love and gratitude, and a hell of a lot of fight,
Markos Moulitsas
Founder
Daily Kos

P.S. You are what makes this place special. If you can, chip in here to keep Daily Kos going strong.