I am deeply humbled to report that, about an hour ago, the Open Left fundraiser passed not just our original goal of $6,000, but has also passed $16,000.
This is a transformative event for Open Left. As recently as last week, I was seriously worried we would have to shut down the site. I hadn't been able to pay myself in four months, and was worried about paying my June rent. Paul Rosenberg will be able to start drawing a regular salary now for his voluminous writing. Progressive Strategies can do the same. We should be financially secure through the end of the year.
Over 240 of you made this happen. Thank you to everyone who donated and gave verbal support. I will be sending personal thank you over the weekend. For now, please accept this general thanks. A special thanks goes out to SEIU, Firedoglake, Debra Cooper, and Michael Kieschnick.
It is times like these that the idea of a progressive community really hits home. Without our support for each other, all of our efforts would collapse. And because of this, please consider giving money to two other fundraisers taking place right now: Drinking Liberally and Marcy Wheeler. Also, don't forget to sign up with SEIU for the health care fight. All of these organizations deserve your help it every bit as much as we do, if not more. I will be doing so myself.
It is good to know who you work for. Over the past forty-eight hours, you guys could not have made it more clear. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I will do my best to live up to your support.
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