Dear Ricochet reader
The world is on fire — politically, literally, and in the fight for truth. As billionaires tighten their grip on public institutions, including journalism, it’s never been more urgent to invest in independent, people-powered media like Ricochet.
This summer, we’re launching a critical fundraising campaign to sustain the fearless, award-winning journalism you rely on. We’re asking you — our most engaged readers — to take the next step, if you haven’t already, and become a monthly donor.
Here’s why it matters.
Across the globe, human rights are under attack. In Canada, we face growing threats from extremist ideologies emboldened by the return of Donald Trump in the U.S. From climate disasters to deepening inequality, the stakes couldn’t be higher. At Ricochet, we believe that access to truthful, uncompromising reporting is not a luxury — it’s a public good.
Across the globe, human rights are under attack. In Canada, we face growing threats from extremist ideologies emboldened by the return of Donald Trump in the U.S. From climate disasters to deepening inequality, the stakes couldn’t be higher. At Ricochet, we believe that access to truthful, uncompromising reporting is not a luxury — it’s a public good.
That’s why we’ve never had a paywall. Our stories are free to read, because journalism should be free to all — not just the privileged few.
But “free to read” doesn’t mean free to produce.
It’s your support that makes it possible for us to cover what others won’t. That includes:
Brandi Morin’s award-winning reporting from Indigenous communities on the frontlines of environmental justice
Jon Thompson’s dogged coverage of Indigenous issues in northern Ontario, holding power to account in places mainstream media often ignore.
Groundbreaking investigations into housing, climate policy, and rising authoritarianism — told with courage, clarity and context
Our recent election reporting team, which fanned out across the country to capture what’s happening on the ground, with perspectives that went far beyond anything offered in legacy media
We’ve proven what’s possible when independent media is backed by the people it serves. But to keep going — and to grow — we need your help.
If every newsletter subscriber chipped in even $10 a month, we could fund more reporting, hire and mentor more emerging freelancers, and expand our reach into the journalism that matters most. We have also now introduced rewards for our donors, it’s our way of saying thank you.
Our goal is to sign up 500 new monthly subscribers by Labour Day. That will allow us to Trump-proof our newsroom, so we never stop bringing you the journalism you expect from us.
So this summer, we’re asking: Will you stand with us and become a monthly donor today?
Click here to support Ricochet with a monthly donation
Thank you for believing in what we do. With your support, we’ll keep doing it — louder, braver, and with more impact than ever.
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