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Carolea Hassard's avatar

Readers, if you're not a paid subscriber, become one. The reporting that Melissa and Todd do is crucial to understanding what's really going on, not just on the borders but within our government. Powerful people have been working for decades to undermine our Constitution and our freedoms, and 9/11 was just one of the excuses they've used to control people here - and across the world.

But you're not going to get that kind of insight from the AP. Or other corporate media. As Melissa said, it's crumbled to dust.

But thankfully we have independent media that is not beholden to advertisers and doesn't fret over getting access to the Gaudy Office.

Problem is, independent journalists do have to make a living, so it's up to us readers to help support them.

Remember, you won't get this kind of reporting from the big news outlets, so it's up to us to make sure the information gets out there. Otherwise, we'll just watch the police state take over and be cruel not just to migrants but to all of us.

I refuse to live in a fascist country, but it takes active resistance. Supporting independent media is one of those ways to resist.

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Todd Miller's avatar

Yes, I so appreciate your words Carolea!!

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Melissa del Bosque's avatar

Thank you Carolea for the kind words. And for your support. We really appreciate it!

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