An urgent message from The Intercept’s interim editor-in-chief

Yesterday was my first day on the job as The Intercept’s interim editor-in-chief.

I’ve spent the last decade working for daily newspapers — and watched with sorrow as some of my most talented colleagues have been laid off. Other local papers have shut down entirely: in 2023, an average of 2.5 every week.

Amid this desolate landscape for journalism, it can be hard to see signs of hope. The Intercept is a rare example.

This brilliant team of journalists has taken on ambitious investigations that others won’t touch — about Israel’s war on Gaza, the horrific dysfunction of our political system, and injustices that would otherwise never see the light of day.

I took this job so I can say “yes” to as much of this kind of fearless journalism as possible.

But I can’t do it without you.

As a nonprofit newsroom, we rely on the generosity of readers who share our commitment to challenging an unacceptable status quo. That’s why tonight’s campaign deadline is so important.

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Thank you,