From Editor Robert Parry: If our 18-year-old experiment in independent journalism is to continue, we need the generous support of our readers now. We are running very short of funds. So, please contribute what you can.
From Journalist Robert Parry: We did come up short on our year-end fund drive, raising just 40 percent of our $25,000 goal. But I want to thank the readers who were able to contribute. It remains my view that information is the key to resolving the world’s many pressing problems and …
From Journalist Robert Parry: The year 2013 could be a turning point in American history. And – with your help – Consortiumnews.com can continue its work toward getting the nation on the right path. We can keep on challenging the false narratives that the Right has deployed in its long assault on the U.S. democratic process.
From Journalist Robert Parry: Because our year-end fund drive got started late – and because we are still far short of our modest goal of $25,000 – we are extending the time frame for donations through next weekend.
From Journalist Robert Parry: I know this is a busy time of year, but it would be hugely helpful if you could find the time to make a contribution to our 17-year-old journalism project’s year-end fund drive. We hope to raise $25,000.
From Journalist Robert Parry: We are wrapping up our second-half fund drive at Consortiumnews.com and we are still about $16,000 short of our goal. There are several ways you can help to keep this 17-year-old Web site afloat.
From Journalist Robert Parry: As I’m putting the finishing touches on my new book, America’s Stolen Narrative, we are also facing a financial crisis at Consortiumnews.com. So I would like to make a proposal that combines these two developments.
From Editor Robert Parry: Even though our Web site offers unique insights into the dark side of American politics – especially dirty tricks involving foreign policy – election years are tough on our fundraising because people also are supporting their favored candidates. But we are running out of money and need your help.
From Editor Robert Parry: The slow pace of our mid-year fund drive has forced us to delay two key investigations that could affect Election 2012. One is whether Mitt Romney’s secretive business activities crossed over into money-laundering. The second is the deal that Rupert Murdoch struck with Republicans three decades ago.
From Editor Robert Parry: What happens in the United States over the next few months will have a profound impact on the future of American democracy and the world. So, it is vitally important that Consortiumnews.com has the resources to continue illuminating the dark corners of U.S. politics.
Towards an Investigative 'War Chest' -- To expand our coverage of issues of war and peace, we are trying to build a $100,000 "war chest," believing honest information is the best way to avoid war.
