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**Support Independent Journalism: Keep This Platform Alive**  

For over a decade, this blog has been a labor of love—a space for honest, unfiltered reporting you won’t find elsewhere. But today, I need to ask for your help.  

Like many, I’ve faced unexpected challenges this past year. After losing my job, I’ve poured every resource into keeping this platform running because I believe fiercely in the power of *real* journalism: news that prioritizes truth over clicks, and people over profits.  

But the reality is harsh. Without steady income, I can no longer sustain the costs of hosting, research, and time it takes to deliver this work for free.  

**If you value independent media—if you believe stories should empower, not manipulate—please consider donating.**  

Every contribution, no matter the size, fuels:  

🔹 **Unbiased Reporting**: No ads, no paywalls, no hidden agendas.  

🔹 **Community Impact**: Stories that hold power accountable and uplift voices often ignored.  

🔹 **A Future for Journalism**: Proof that integrity can thrive, even in turbulent times.  

This isn’t just about keeping the lights on. It’s about protecting a space where truth matters. Together, we can ensure this work survives—and grows.  

With gratitude,  

AJ