Friend,
This is an email we hoped we would never have to send.
In every possible way, this election represents the absolute worst-case scenario. Trump’s return guarantees dark times ahead and a longer path to the better world we have all been fighting for. It’s okay to be clear about this. It is okay to admit the pain of this defeat. We are not blind to the implications of what has happened — it’s why we worked so damn hard to prevent it.
But here we are. And the other side of despair must be this promise we now make to you: Common Dreams doesn’t give up. We don’t surrender. With you by our side and we at yours, we fight like hell. Starting right now.
The independent news and daily opinion of Common Dreams has always been a beacon for those trying to make sense of the world and those working to make it a better place. But if we’re going to survive and remain strong, we need your support now more than ever.
People are asking key questions. How could this have happened? Who is to blame? What must we do? If you read Common Dreams, you already know many of the answers. But new questions will be asked of us, and we’ll be here.
This will be the most challenging work we’ve ever done — under conditions we find hard to contemplate. But even as our hearts are battered, we refuse to let these fascists get the better of us. I urge you to support Common Dreams today so we can wage this battle in the do-or-die days, weeks, and months to come.
