A growing number of independent news organizations are turning to their audiences for financial support to maintain free access to journalism. With traditional revenue models under pressure, many outlets rely on reader donations to continue delivering unbiased reporting. Supporters help sustain editorial independence by covering costs that would otherwise limit coverage. The shift reflects broader challenges in funding quality news in an evolving media landscape.
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