In the face of impunity, forces driven by greed and a quest for raw power smell blood in the water.
Despite all the damage they have wrought and how transparent their designs have become—this feeding frenzy
shows they are playing offense, not defense. We have been given a glimpse of how far they are willing to go. If they are not stopped, what comes next?
Common Dreams exists to inform and inspire those fighting for a better world—and that means we are compelled to sound the alarm on the terrifying threat posed by this fascism. And that’s exactly what this is.
From the climate emergency driven by the fossil fuel industry to the autocratic onslaught being waged against democracy by corporate-backed factions—our shared vision for a better, more just, and prosperous future for all is under direct attack.
But while our mission is more crucial than ever, times have never been tougher for independent media. Our existence rests solely in the hands of readers like you who believe in our mission and the work we do every single day.