Celebrate World Press Freedom Day with KQED

Hi John,

Tomorrow is World Press Freedom Day. It’s also the last day to match all donations made up to $50,000, in partnership with craigslist Founder, Craig Newmark and Craig Newmark Philanthropies.

That’s why I’m counting on you to make your first donation today to strengthen the local, independent news our community relies on — work that is particularly important this election year.

When you do, craigslist Founder, Craig Newmark and Craig Newmark Philanthropies will double your gift. This generous offer ends tomorrow at midnight, so please give today.

World Press Freedom Day shines a light on how a free press informs and empowers people, and the implications of what happens when journalists are not supported. As the co-host of Political Breakdown and correspondent for KQED’s California Politics and Government Desk, I know the importance of speaking truth to power. KQED is one of the few news outlets that give journalists like me the freedom to cover issues affecting our society without an agenda.

Every day, we host important conversations on Political Breakdown with the politicians and policymakers shaping our state. And, we’re also digging deep into the key issues facing Californians, from AI to homelessness to water policy. That’s in addition to the deep, nuanced reporting the entire politics team is able to do at KQED, like my ongoing series on retail theft and criminal justice reform.

These conversations and reporting simply aren’t happening elsewhere.

Donate in honor of World Press Freedom Day and craigslist Founder, Craig Newmark and Craig Newmark Philanthropies will match your gift up to $50,000!

In contrast to commercially-driven media, which may prioritize financial or political motivations, KQED remains steadfast in its commitment to fact-based reporting. In an era where misinformation threatens to overshadow reality, supporting trustworthy news sources like KQED is essential.

As we approach a pivotal election year in 2024, the need for reliable information has never been more crucial. With local news outlets dwindling nationwide, KQED serves as a beacon of responsible reporting for over 2 million Bay Area residents each week. This year, our team will be at both political conventions bringing you relevant news about the pivotal presidential election — but we will also be on the ground throughout California, covering key congressional and local races, like the mayor’s race in San Francisco and district attorney contest in Los Angeles.

To do this, KQED relies on you to keep independent public media services strong and accessible to all.

Please don’t miss your chance to double your support and stand up for freedom of the press. Make your best gift before our World Press Freedom Day matching gift offer ends tomorrow at midnight.

P.S. KQED relies on good friends like you. Your gift today will help us meet our $50,000 World Press Freedom Day goal. Thank you!