Jack,

We are just weeks away from the election, and in some areas, folks are already casting their votes. This is one of the most important elections of our lifetimes, and Daily Kos is ready to Get Out The Vote like never before. But we can’t do it without you.

As a small, independent news outlet, we aren’t beholden to billionaire backers or big corporate sponsors. That’s by design. It keeps us accountable to you, our readers—and that’s something we’re proud of. Our biggest source of income comes from grassroots donations, mostly from readers like you chipping in just a few bucks at a time.

In fact, our average donation is just $9.44! These small donations add up, making up over 60% of our revenue. But this year has hit us hard: Ad revenue has been declining across the entire news industry, and grassroots donations have also slipped. That puts real pressure on us right as we head into this crucial election.

We’re still committed to our mission: to recruit 100,000 volunteers to help Get Out The Vote this fall. But to do that, we need your support now more than ever.

Can you donate just $5 today to help fund our GOTV efforts and recruit the volunteers we need?

- Daily Kos