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.

The remaineder can't be reached 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.

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.

In solidarity,

John Wojcik

Editor-in-chief