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Washington D.C. – As the U.S. Senate prepares to vote on key legislative priorities this summer, Raw Story is appealing to its readership for financial support to continue its independent reporting on the ongoing political battles in Washington.
The appeal comes amid a period of heightened political polarization and economic uncertainty.Inflation, while slowing, remains elevated at 3.0% as of June 2023 (according to the bureau of labor Statistics), impacting American households. Simultaneously, concerns over democratic norms and voting rights continue to fuel debate, notably following the January 6th insurrection and ongoing challenges to election integrity in states like Arizona and Georgia.Senate Republicans, led by Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, have increasingly utilized procedural tactics, including filibusters, to obstruct Democratic initiatives, even those wiht bipartisan support, such as proposals to address climate change and voting rights.
Raw Story, founded in 2004 by Leonard Goodman, has established itself as a progressive voice in the media landscape, offering critical coverage of political developments and investigative journalism. The publication reports over 1.5 million monthly unique visitors, according to data from similarweb. Like many independent news organizations, Raw Story faces financial challenges in a rapidly evolving media surroundings dominated by large corporations and social media platforms. The decline in traditional advertising revenue and the rise of digital subscriptions have created a precarious situation for many news outlets.
“We’ve been fortunate to have a loyal reader base and to be able to navigate the landscape until now,” Raw Story stated.”Subscriptions and donations are crucial to the sustainability of the news industry.” The organization currently has over 5,000 subscribers to its RawStory+ membership program, which provides ad-free access to original reporting from Raw story and its partner, AlterNet.
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