Friend —
A free and open press is one of our most important values as a nation. It is included in the rights protected by the First Amendment of the Constitution, and is a cornerstone of any resilient democracy.
The first half of this year has brought new and unprecedented challenges to independent journalists. The economic crisis brought by COVID has shuttered newsrooms in an already-struggling industry. In late May and early June, we saw police arrest journalists on live television, and fire tear gas and rubber bullets at news crews while they covered the demonstrations that followed the murder of George Floyd.
These events are a reminder to us of why independent Jewish journalism is so important. As a Jewish nonprofit supported by our readers and a broad array of philanthropies, The Forward is not beholden to any individual, institution, or ideology. We are always relevant but also irreverent, challenging conventional wisdom in respectful ways as we showcase the full spectrum of voices shaping our community's experience.
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Sincerely,
Rachel Fishman Feddersen
Publisher & CEO
The Forward
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