August 17, 2016

Dear Common Dreamer,

A lie is an intentional deception. Where definitions differ is on omission—is intentional omission of the truth actually just a lie?

Either way, it’s hurting us. Every day.

Just this week we have another example: On Monday, NASA published a study about the connection between a methane “hot spot” and natural gas extraction, processing, and distribution. This is directly related to fracking, but of course hasn’t been covered by our corporate media counterparts.

A Google News search for “NASA study emissions” revealed 18 articles, none of which were published by a corporate news source. A further search for articles returned by “NASA fracking study” and published within the last week revealed just two pieces:

And it’s not just omissions in coverage on issues like fracking or the climate emergency.

Where have you read coverage in the past week on civilian deaths from US drone strikes? Or on US federal agents spying on climate protesters? Or on the six million Americans who are drinking toxic 'teflon chemicals' with their water?

The bottom line is that if you believe it’s going to take a political revolution to get the world back on track, then you need to be getting the news that matters - and you need to be able to trust your news sources.

You know you can’t trust corporate media to be that source. You must have independent, progressive media to inform your advocacy.

Today, we are asking you to make a contribution to our Summer Campaign so we can keep our worldwide network of readers informed and inspired. Today, choose the media that fuels your action. Choose the media that ignites change for the common good.

Your generous support makes this essential work possible.

Or, call us at 207-775-0488 between 9am and 5pm Eastern. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Thank you.

With gratitude,

The entire news team at Common Dreams