Texas ObserverMar 28, 2023

I said I'd logged off for the night but I'm logging back on to share the news that in less than 12 hours we hit $100,000 to support the Texas Observer team. Here's an update from @jamescanup (former fundraiser for TXO) on why we are increasing the goal to $200K in the hopes it will convince the board to keep our doors open.

We're so immensely grateful to everyone who has donated or shared already. 🤠https://www.gofundme.com/f/laid-off-texas-observer-journalists-and-staff

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Our understanding is $200K would allow us to keep the doors open for 1-2 months and give us enough runway to make a very compelling argument to the board that the publication has value. We hope it will also allow us to publish our upcoming issue, largely focused on #ReproductiveHealth, if the board allows it. We continue to seek larger donors, grants & benefactors that will help us sustain the publication long term.
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(p.s. the letter that is referenced in the update is the same one we posted earlier today here: https://texasobserver.social/@TexasObserver/110097008804619345)
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Attached: 2 images Below is the letter the editors just sent to our Board of Directors, asking them to please allow us to try and save the Texas Observer, rather than simply shut us down. It's too long for alt text so I will make an Unlisted thread below. #SaveTXO #Journalism #Nonprofit

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Show threadFrank D’EliaMar 30, 2023
@TexasObserver Really sorry to hear this. So many storied authors wrote for you over the years, the late Molly Ivins among them. This is a monumental loss for the people of Texas, whether they know it or not
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@FrankDelia7 thank you, Frank! Check our pinned post as we've won this round 😎
Show threadPatMar 28, 2023
@TexasObserver take the money and go independent.
Show threadTC Won't Give In To LiesMar 28, 2023
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GoFund me is great for a one time boost, but are there subscriptions that people could signup to and secure an ongoing revenue stream?
Show threadScottinSoCal 🇺🇦 🕊 🏳‍🌈Mar 28, 2023

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I donated, and I subscribed, for what good that does. But if the board sees a spike in subscriptions, showing they can sustain - hopefully they'll change their minds?