Jack, like many news media outlets, Daily Kos once relied heavily on advertising revenue to cover our operating expenses. Those days are long gone.

The signs of a struggling news media are all around us. As advertising revenue diminished, some news outlets found support from a billionaire backer, added a paywall, or increased the cost for a subscription. For others, it meant financial cuts, staff layoffs, or in the case of Buzzfeed News, shutting down.

To be clear, all these financial lifelines have a negative impact on how the news is reported, delivered and who has access.

That's why when Daily Kos faced some financial struggles a few years ago, we reached out to our community and asked for help. Today, grassroots donations from our readers and activists of just a few dollars is our largest source of income. This means we can remain fully independent, accessible and accountable to you, Jack. We know that in order to keep operating, we have to fight and deliver for what you believe in.

Daily Kos would not be what it is today without your help—and honestly, that's a good thing. We are not beholden to some billionaire, hedge fund or corporate advertisers that come with their own agenda.

Daily Kos needs your help right now. We need to raise $53,528 by the end of this week. Please support our ongoing work with a donation of $5, $10, or an amount that is meaningful to you.

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