The Bern Report - Truth in Media
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TBR is a grassroots progressive news organization of volunteers funded entirely from their own donations. At current, admin of TBR pays all expenses and writers out of pocket. Our movement goes beyond a single candidate, and into the future of progressive news, activism, events, job listings, and Co-Op opportunities.
This election cycle has made it undeniable that there is little truth and integrity left in journalism. Mainstream news outlets are beholden to advertisers and maintaining revenue numbers. This includes the publication of non-marked advertorials that appear on their sites and in print. These advertorials are purchased by advertisers, and have been paid to contain certain content. The ability to pay for what is written removes investigative reporting and truth and accuracy in media.
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Courtney, first of all the fundraiser is not just for hosting fees. Secondly, in regard to hosting fees, the website gets well north of 1 million views per month and needs to be on a dedicated server system in order to handle traffic spikes. So, while I agree that some sites could function on a cheap hosting plan, ours isn't one of them.
Courtney- better than letting big business fund. There's more to a site than hosting fees.
In the words of Nicolle Wallace, a former Republican White House Staffer under George Bush jr, Bernie Sanders stayed in the race for two months two long, and Sander's ongoing attacks on Hillary Clinton hurt her popularity. Don't expect support from Moderate Democrats in 2020 if Bernie Runs. I'll vote Trump before Sanders if those are my only two choices. Which probably pleases the behind scenes people for both Trump and Sanders, who worked together in Eastern Europe a decade ago as political consultants.
Are you kidding me? you want $15K to keep a site online? Hosting is less than 100 bux a year! just like a typical bernie supporter- give me money!