Moving forward

Dear Farhad , At this point I am sure you are aware that we are in a fundraising campaign. Today I just wanted to share with you how critical these campaigns are and to answer a few questions you have asked about our budget and fundraising. Common Dreams operates on a very tight budget, in a small office of an old warehouse, with a staff of only five. From here we publish progressive news and analysis 365 days a year for millions of readers. We send hundreds of thousands of newsletters a week to a growing readership all over the world. And we bring you updates and breaking news 24/7. We are proud of what we've accomplished over the past 15 years with the support of our active and engaged community of readers and writers, and the tens of thousands of contributors sending what small amounts they can to keep Common Dreams alive. Several times a year we launch brief fundraising drives which provide us with most of our annual budget. Relying on small contributions from our readers not only guarantees us the independence to speak truth to power - but it helps keep us in touch (and on our toes) with our growing community of supporters. And since we began back in 1997, you have been able to count on Common Dreams to be there for you - and bring you the truth. Whether in the fall of 2001, when we published the critical analysis and progressive voices calling for a more thoughtful response to a nation’s tragedy, or today when we dig a little deeper to expose the distortions, and sometimes outright lies, that are spun out by the corporate media, you have been able to count on us. Can we count on your help now to keep moving forward? Can you help us raise $50,000 to meet our budget so we can end this campaign? Whether you can give $15, $50 or $500 - every amount gets us closer to our goal and every contribution is fully tax-deductible. Or sign up to give a small monthly or quarterly amount as a Sustaining Member. Please give today - and if you have the means - please give generously! Thanks so much. We can't do it without you. With warm regard, Malory Shaughnessy Director of Development & Special Projects P.S. If you are unable to contribute, please keep sharing our articles and analysis. Spreading the stories we publish and sharing the ideas is essential to growing our community! If you haven’t yet, please “like” our facebook page and share liberally:-)

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