Providing context and hope

Your support lets me bring you fact-based journalism No images? [Click here]( Dear Reader, I started working at The Conversation as a politics and society editor in 2021, just five months after I gave birth to my second child. Before I was a mother, I was a reporter – and a die-hard believer in journalism's importance in supporting an open and well-informed society. I was startled – and then increasingly dismayed – by the routine layoffs at trusted news organizations and the shrinking media landscape. When I discovered The Conversation and a new approach to journalism, it gave me hope. I felt encouraged by The Conversation's innovative model of partnering seasoned journalists with university scholars to deliver essential breaking news and critical analysis, and by its growing success in reaching the public. As a politics and society editor, I cover some of the biggest stories in the news, everything from Donald Trump's various legal challenges to pivotal Supreme Court decisions, from Israel's war in the Gaza Strip to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But my job is about going beyond the major headlines and filling in the gaps to help people clearly understand these complicated situations. I’ve edited stories explaining what exactly is the International Criminal Court and has it ever actually convicted warlords and other criminals? How could politicians use an obscure 1800s law that criminalized mailing what was considered "obscene" to limit abortion access? And is political polling actually reliable months ahead of a presidential election? These are big questions with complicated, winding answers – but I helped our authors turn their knowledge into clear, straightforward (but still nuanced) articles. One thing I love about The Conversation is that our articles are fact-based, well-vetted and fun to read, so readers don't have to second-guess our information or go searching for other explanations. If you partner with us to produce this important journalism today, we have two special offers: [become a new monthly donor]( and we’ll send you a limited-edition microfiber cloth to bring clarity to your screens. [Make a major gift of $1,000 or more]( and you will get the newest book from our Critical Conversations series, which collects the insights of scholars on gun violence and prevention. You’ll also become a part of our major donor circle and will get invitations to special events. We appreciate gifts in any amount toward our work. [Give Monthly]( [Give Once]( I’m still a die-hard believer in the need for journalism. The Conversation tackles hard issues and topics without sensationalism or any kind of agenda. We analyze issues, offer solutions, present cutting-edge research, and perhaps most important to me as a parent, we offer hope. With thanks, Amy Lieberman Politics + Society Editor The Conversation U.S. How to donate: - By credit card: [( (The online donation system has a minimum threshold of $5.) - By check: mail to The Conversation U.S., 303 Wyman St., Suite 300, Waltham, MA 02451. - With stock: Please write to priyanka@theconversation.com if you are considering a gift of stock or a gift from your IRA. The Conversation US, Inc. is a tax-exempt public charity under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. All donations made are fully tax deductible if you itemize. Our tax ID number is 46-0906774. [Donate to The Conversation]( [Share]( [Share]( [Forward]( You’re receiving this email as a previous donor or newsletter subscriber to The Conversation U.S. Clicking the Unsubscribe link will cancel your newsletter subscription. If you would like to not receive these emails, please [respond to this email](mailto:us-donations@theconversation.com) and ask us to take you off the list. You would, however, also miss our invites to donor events, impact reports and other exciting updates. The Conversation U.S. 303 Wyman Street, Suite 300 Waltham, MA 02451 USA [Unsubscribe](