Hi John,

I’m usually not one for gimmicks and manufactured consumption events like Black Friday or, even worse, Cyber Monday, but Giving Tuesday is an opportunity for Americans to support nonprofits that work to make the world a better place instead of scoring the latest deal on Amazon. It is also the kickoff of our end of the year fundraising campaign.

It has been a long year. The return of Trump has been a rollercoaster of corruption and cruelty and we’ve been with you to cover it the best we can. We’re going to be here next year to continue the essential work you’ve come to expect from us, but we need your help to increase our capacity to meet the moment. Your support powers reporting you won’t find anywhere else. We cover topics and trends before they hit the mainstream, challenge the powerful in ways corporate media never could, and offer you insights and perspectives about ideas, politics, and power like only we know how. But, we need your support to ramp up as we head into a crucial year for the future of our country. Now is not the time to slow down.

If you’ve been reading the Prospect to stay engaged and informed, today’s a great day to take the next step. Becoming a donor is one of the most meaningful ways to challenge entrenched power structures and corporate interests.

This season, our goal is to raise $100,000, to ensure that we can continue to publish our investigative stories through the next year. Your donation of any amount helps us reach that goal.

Thank you,

David Dayen

Executive Editor

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