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. This isn't a crisis yet but it will be unless we take action. We've set ourselves a short-term goal of raising $50,000. So far we've brought in $13,000.




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*The remaineder can't be reached without your help* [ [link removed] ]. YOU as a dedicated supporter have a critical role to play.







*Volunteer now for next week's "People's World" Emergency phone bank. [ [link removed] ]*

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

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**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.







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*Click on this link to sign up.* [ https:// [link removed] ] * *



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

You can donate here. [ [link removed] ]


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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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