Dear Reader,
Monday, September 15 is Democracy Day, when newsrooms across the country highlight how trustworthy journalism is a critical component to healthy communities and a resilient democracy.
To honor Democracy Day, a local donor has stepped up to match all gifts received up to $5,000 today. Will you make a contribution (that will be doubled!) to fund free access to local news?
When you support independent news organizations like VTDigger, you’re directly supporting more government accountability, more informed voting, and more civic engagement. All that adds up to a stronger democracy.
“Local news is critical to a functioning society and democratic government.”
James, VTDigger Fall Drive Member
The stakes are plain: polarization and conspiracy theories are crowding out shared facts and values. Ensuring your neighbors have access to local news — without a paywall — can help repair our fraying social fabric.
There’s a simple way you can take action right now: support this work.
Make a Democracy Day gift and our generous donor will match it — dollar for dollar — up to $5,000 through 11:59 p.m. on September 15. Your donation keeps our reporting free for everyone in Vermont.
When you donate to VTDigger, you fund reporters who ask hard questions, verify claims and provide context so neighbors can make informed decisions. This is public-service journalism, but it only exists because readers like you choose to back it.
Thank you for standing with independent news.
Sincerely,
Sky Barsch
CEO, VTDigger
P.S. Make a gift during our Fall Member Drive and you’ll be entered to win one of two $250 gift cards to Johnson Woolen Mills. New monthly sustainers will also receive a VTDigger sustainer decal.
