I don’t have to tell you that there’s a lot of economic volatility right now. And if you read the news, you might already know that one man is to blame: Donald Trump, whose reckless pursuit of a pre-20th century economic framework could trigger rising prices, job insecurity, damage to pensions and retirement funds, and a more enduring isolation of America on the global economic stage.

But who's actually explaining what's happening beyond the headlines?

While mainstream financial news outlets cover the market swings and palace intrigue, at The American Prospect, we're explaining how the system has been rigged for decades. As I wrote last week: these are not tariffs, they're sanctions, designed to bully the world into submission. And combined with other unwise trade policies that have barely been reported, they could really deliver a cost to working families.

This isn't just reporting, it's the independent analysis you need to make sense of this moment. There will be a dizzying flurry of headlines and news flashes, but through this period we’ll be right alongside you, making sense of the news of the day, analyzing what it means for you and the future of the country.

I’ve said this time and time again, but it bears repeating. Unlike many news outlets, we don't have a billionaire benefactor bankrolling our work. We don’t run glossy ads in our magazine from high-paying corporate advertisers. Our ability to publish without interference and with the boldness required for these dangerous times depends on readers like you. We’re committed to publishing uncompromising journalism to guide you through the chaos and give you the clear-eyed reporting that you depend on to take action.

But this independence comes at a cost.

There is hope. Building a just and equitable future is possible, but it will require organized movements and bold leadership. When that happens, we’ll be there to cover that, too. Our reporters will highlight the movements that challenge the powerful and demand a better future. Our writers will critique and debate the ideas and policies that will shape our country going forward.

I know economic uncertainty might make this a difficult time to donate. But your support, no matter how small, helps our reporters continue investigating the roots of this economic turmoil and the path forward.

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For truth in turbulent times,

David Dayen
Executive Editor
The American Prospect