I know we’ve been sending you a lot of emails, but I’m hoping you’ll read this one.

I’m going to be honest: I don’t like asking for money, and I know you probably don’t like being asked.

But with just two days left to reach The Intercept’s September fundraising goal, I want to make sure you know what’s at stake.

Without The Intercept, who will take on the truly difficult investigations — the ones that require costly technology and legal expertise — to pull back the curtain on corporate and political corruption?

Without The Intercept, who will break through the bipartisan status quo to provide critical analysis and independent reporting on U.S. militarism?

This goal is real. We budgeted to raise $400,000 this month. So far, we’re still $130,000 short, and if we don’t catch up, we’ll be left with some tough decisions about our coverage in 2024 and beyond.

Donations are down across the entire nonprofit sector, and we’re counting on our readers to close the gap. Can you become a member right now and help us meet this critical deadline?

Thank you,