Dear John,




Just at the moment when working-class news and analysis is urgently needed, *the pandemic economic crisis has hit "People's World" – and hit it hard*.



With a loss of half its revenue, "People's World" has had to temporarily lay off more than half of its staff.



Nevertheless, "People's World's" community of supporters – including its writers, editors, volunteers and readers - are determined to keep publishing – and even expanding beyond the 3 million readers we reached last year.



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*But it can't happen without your help*. YOU as a dedicated supporter have a critical role to play.



*Volunteer now for next week's "People's World" Emergency phone bank *



*Tuesday, Feb 2, Wednesday Feb. 3 or Thursday, Feb. 4, *
**4:00 to 8:00 pm EST**

**Saturday, February 5, 10:00 Eastern, 10:00 Central and 10:00 Pacific **



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Volunteers from across the country will be calling readers and supporters to alert them and invite their contributions.



Phone bank volunteers will have access to the easy-to-use "CallFire" automated dialer system.

All you need is:

1. Cell phone

2. Computer

3. Internet access

4. A few hours of your time



This Emergency Phone Bank is the kickoff of a Fund Drive that was launched last weekend. Within hours of being launched, that Drive received $10,000 in pledges.



Readers are eager to help. They know that the weeks and months ahead are crucial for setting the tone for a class struggle people's agenda. They know that "People's World "plays a unique role in this upsurge.



Click on this link to sign up [ [link removed] ].

John Bachtell ([email protected] [ mailto:[email protected] ]) and Tony Pecinvosky ([email protected] [ mailto:[email protected] ]) and we'll walk you through the process.



In solidarity,





John Wojcik


Editor-in-chief






*P.S.* *If this is your first time phone banking for "People's World", you will quickly discover that this is a great way to reach readers and supporters like yourself who are eager to be in touch. It's a great way to build social solidarity, even at a time when we must be physically distant. *


























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