Sunday, May 3, was World Press Freedom Day, declared by UNESCO as “a day of support for media which are targets for the restraint or abolition of press freedom.”
The Gazette stands with journalists around the world who work in oppressive or hazardous environments.
Closer to home, it’s a day to support journalists whose lives may not be in peril, but their livelihoods are under threat because of declining revenue in the news business. It’s a day for readers to help sustain the news sources they depend on globally, nationally and locally.
This spring, The Hardwick Gazette is asking readers to become sustaining members. Make a monthly commitment of $5, $10 or whatever amount is comfortable. Generous donors will match your gift up to $120 in the first year and you’ll be building a solid foundation for The Gazette’s future.
Now is the time to act. This offer will end on May 13 or when 15 more sustainers join this community effort, whichever comes first. You can maximize your impact by visiting our “Donate” page and signing up for a monthly gift.
Do your part to ensure press freedom in our community!
Those who donate $10 or more each month will receive a ceramic Hardwick Gazette mug as a thank you gift.
John Walters, board member
Northeast Kingdom Public Journalism
John Walters is the sole author of The Vermont Political Observer, readable for free (but donations cheerfully accepted) at thevpo.org. Walters has had a long career in print and broadcast journalism. He’s been an observer of Vermont politics since 2011, including a three-year stint as political columnist for Seven Days. He is on the board of NEK Public Journalism. He lives in East Montpelier with his loyal spouse, two house rabbits and two cockatiels.
