From TPM Reader WM …
Three thoughts on Platner from a coastal Maine resident and why while I’m mad as hell, I’m not feeling all that pessimistic — yet:
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We’re into our second day of this year’s Annual TPM Journalism Fund Drive. And we’re off to a solid start. In fact, one day in we’re coming up on 1/3 of the way toward our goal of raising $500,000, which is great. If you haven’t had a chance yet I would be so in your debt if you could take a moment right now to join us by contributing in any amount that makes sense for you. Just click right here.
We need to try to get past the 1/3 mark by the end of today if at all possible.
Click here to hear about why this year’s drive is so important.
From TPM Reader CS …
I contributed some cash money to the TPM fund and you asked people to let you know why we did, so…
I support TPM because I agree with you about the current importance of independent media. Major media (if that’s the correct term) now seems entirely captured by the billionaire class that has demonstrated a clear lack of concern with civic democracy and an active interest in mass opiates. So independent media is a critical bullwark for civic democracy at a time when voices opposing the status quo are being systemically eliminated with a historical efficiency (see: AI and social media).
From TPM Reader TS …
I have been a member of TPM for 10 years and a reader for more than 20 years. I gave this year and I try to give every year because your work brings me joy. Yes, it informs me and educates me, but it also gives me great joy. And not just as a reader who craves smart and thoughtful news and commentary, but as a fellow business owner. I have had my law firm for over 22 years (we are now 7 lawyers and 3 staff), and I have learned that culture, openness, and transparency are the keys to success. I treat my team and my clients like grown-ups, and it fosters an environment of respect and general fulfillment (is it a job after all!). I see the same thing with TPM, and it shows in everything you do. I get my news from many sources that I respect, but TPM is one of the few that I support financially because I feel like I am part of something positive with good people on your team and among your readers. Thank you and keep up the good work.
From TPM Reader JB …
I contribute to the Journalism Fund for the same reason I am an Inside Member. Over the last quarter century, having read TPM since 2000, I have found it to be an invaluable lens for bringing the cacophony of national events into understandable order.
First, thank you to everyone who has contributed since we kicked off this year’s Annual TPM Journalism Fund Drive this morning. We’re now past $100,000 toward our goal of $500,000 for the drive. We truly appreciate it. To keep this going please click here to contribute. (See this post below for a bit more on the drive and here for why it’s so important this year.) One additional thing to add to the community part of this drive and the TPM community itself: if you contribute, drop us a line to let us know why. (Send it to talk at talkingpointsmemo dot com with the subject line: “TPM J Fund”) What made you want to contribute? What is important to you about TPM? What role does it play in your news and politics world? Different ways to answer it but basically, “why?” We’ll publish them here. Again, thank you and keep those contributions coming.
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) formally requested an update on Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) health on Wednesday amid the senator’s recent and ongoing hospitalization.
The Brief: State Party Wants Platner to Have ‘No Role’ in Picking Replacement
Here’s a look at a few things TPM is following this morning.
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