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America faces an epic choice...
... in the coming year, and the results will define
the country for a generation. These are perilous times. Over the last
three years, much of what the Guardian holds dear has been threatened –
democracy, civility, truth. This US administration is establishing new
norms of behaviour. Anger and cruelty disfigure public discourse and
lying is commonplace. Truth is being chased away. But with your help we
can continue to put it center stage.
Rampant
disinformation, partisan news sources and social media's tsunami of fake
news is no basis on which to inform the American public in 2020. The
need for a robust, independent press has never been greater, and with
your support we can continue to provide fact-based reporting that offers
public scrutiny and oversight. Our journalism is free and open for all,
but it's made possible thanks to the support we receive from readers
like you across America in all 50 states.
On the occasion
of its 100th birthday in 1921 the editor of the Guardian said, "Perhaps
the chief virtue of a newspaper is its independence. It should have a
soul of its own." That is more true than ever. Freed from the influence
of an owner or shareholders, the Guardian's editorial independence is
our unique driving force and guiding principle.
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