Democracy Now! Urges Global Audience to Support Independent News Journalism

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ICARO Media Group
Politics
09/12/2023 23h21

In an effort to maintain its independent journalism, Democracy Now!, a free source of news for millions of people around the world, is calling on its global audience to support its critical reporting. Currently, less than 1% of its audience contributes to the organization's funding, prompting a plea for increased donations.

To encourage support, Democracy Now! announced a generous offer: a contributor will double any donation made today. This means that if an individual gives $10, the organization will receive $20, effectively doubling the impact of the contribution.

Unlike many news outlets, Democracy Now! does not accept advertising income, corporate underwriting, or government funding. Instead, it relies solely on the support of its audience in order to maintain its editorial independence.

"Nothing is more important to us than our editorial independence," stated a representative from Democracy Now! "We rely on you for support—and we're counting on you right now. I hope you'll give as much as you can today. Every dollar makes a difference. Thanks so much."

The call for support is crucial for Democracy Now! to continue providing non-commercial news coverage that reaches millions of people worldwide. Without the financial contribution of its audience, the organization risks diminishing its ability to deliver unbiased and critical journalism.

Democracy Now! has been dedicated to reporting on a wide range of topics, including politics, human rights, climate change, and social justice. Its commitment to providing free and independent news has earned it a loyal and global audience.

As the news landscape becomes increasingly dominated by commercial interests, Democracy Now! stands as a beacon of non-partisan reporting. By supporting the organization, individuals can help ensure the availability of quality, fact-based news to counter the proliferation of misinformation.

Those who wish to contribute to Democracy Now! can do so through their website or other designated platforms. The organization urges its global audience to seize this opportunity to double their impact by taking advantage of the generous contribution match.

Now, more than ever, the world needs reliable and unbiased news sources. Democracy Now! calls on its audience to come together and support the critical work of independent journalism to shape a more informed and democratic society.

Please don't miss out on this chance to make a difference. Show your support for independent news by donating to Democracy Now! today.

The views expressed in this article do not reflect the opinion of ICARO, or any of its affiliates.

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