When the press lacks the resources to expose truth in our politics, we all suffer.
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When the press lacks the resources to expose truth in our politics, we all suffer.
The overwhelming influence of money on our nation’s direction has never been more obvious. In 2020, $14.4 billion was spent to influence your vote. I’m guessing you, like most of us, were bombarded with online campaign ads masquerading as reasonable news.
With all this money being spent, distrust of politicians and news sources are at their highest levels.
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