Hi Reader,

Our summer member drive is over tomorrow, and I’m grateful to say that we’ve had an overwhelming show of support since last week. Hundreds of readers have joined or renewed their membership with ProPublica to help support our fearless journalism, and I hope you’ll join them before tomorrow night.

Earlier this week we published the latest in our explosive series The Secret IRS Files, exposing how billionaire and TikTok investor Jeffrey Yass has exploited the tax system to avoid paying more than $1 billion in taxes. Our hope is that this story spurs a fact-based discussion from citizens and lawmakers on fairness and equity around taxation.

ProPublica’s reporting is made possible with the support of our readers. Investigative journalism is time-consuming and expensive, and it’s because of the ongoing support of tens of thousands of individuals that we are the largest investigative newsroom in the country. But the critical dollars we will raise from this member drive can’t come a moment too soon — we’ve got stories brewing all over the country, including more on The Secret IRS Files, threats to democracy and racial justice, to name only a few. Join us today to help ensure we have the independence and resources we need to keep going.

Journalism that shines a light on injustice and creates real-world change is powered by our readers, and I hope we can count on you.

Thanks so much,
Jill Shepherd
Proud ProPublican