John,

Just days ago, independent journalist Nick Shirley walked into the California State Capitol with a camera and confronted the Democrat lawmakers who are trying to silence him.

Most of them scattered. The few who stayed had no real answers.

Why the panic?

Because California Democrats are fast-tracking AB 2624 — already being called the “Stop Nick Shirley Act.”

This bill would make it a crime for citizen journalists like Nick to film or post videos of publicly funded facilities — exactly the kind of on-the-ground investigative work Nick has been doing in California and Minnesota.

If this bill passes, Nick’s ability to expose taxpayer fraud in government programs could be severely crippled — or even criminalized — with fines up to $10,000 and forced content removal.

Think about what that means:

All of it could be criminalized under this new law. The message from Sacramento Democrats is crystal clear: “Stop exposing the fraud… or we’ll make sure you can’t.”

And the ultimate irony? The same lawmakers who authored and voted to advance this bill watched Nick Shirley walk right up to them in their own Capitol building, microphone in hand, and ask them point-blank why they’re trying to criminalize investigative journalism.

They had no good answer.

That’s why Lincoln Media Foundation exists — and why we’re asking for your help again today.

LMF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that directly funds independent journalists like Nick Shirley. We cover the real costs of his work — travel, filming, editing, distribution, and security — so he can keep investigating stories the mainstream media refuses to touch.

Right now, your tax-deductible donation to LMF will go toward supporting Nick Shirley and protecting his ability to continue this critical work in the face of this new threat.

Your gift of $10, $25, $50, or more will help us:

Nick doesn’t have corporate backing or political protection. He has the truth — and the support of people like you through Lincoln Media Foundation.

If you believe taxpayers deserve to know where their money is really going… If you believe citizen journalists should not be threatened with jail time for asking tough questions…

Then please make a tax-deductible donation today through Lincoln Media Foundation.

Your support will go toward powering Nick Shirley’s next investigations.

For the Truth,

Alex Avetoom 
Lincoln Media Foundation 

P.S. Lincoln Media Foundation is funding Nick Shirley’s work. With Democrats in Sacramento trying to make his investigations illegal, your donation right now is more important than ever. Every dollar is 100% tax-deductible and will help ensure Nick can keep exposing the truth despite this blatant attempt to silence him.

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