Hey there,
Brutal honesty coming your way.
I made Jordan take the day off today.
The truth is, we've both been working 12 hour+ days every day. And he's still recovering from COVID-19.
Between breaking two major stories in the span of a week in VICE News and Detroit Metro Times, covering stories, going live, responding to emails, making phone calls, connecting with sources, running the business behind-the-scenes, marketing, PR, reporting out part #3 of our Flint series (coming soon...), and Jordan recovering...it's a lot.
We know everyone works hard and has struggles and a million things on their plate. We're just being human and saying, "we feel 'ya!"
So, Jordan won't be going live today for our usual Sunday marathon livestream because I'm making him take the day off to rest up a bit. BUT, we have some incredible things in the works for you this week, so stay tuned.
As you know, Status Coup has taken a financial hit in the time of Corona. Understandably, some have had to drop their memberships or hold off on donating because they've lost their jobs or have had additional hardships come up.
We're determined to keep going and GROW, as we believe the world needs our investigative and (when it's safe to return to it) in-field reporting.
We need to expand our staff so Jordan and I don't get burned out so quickly. If we can hire one or two additional people, it would be a game-changer. You see what we've already done...imagine what we could do.
We've recently bumped up our GoFundMe fundraising goal, and we're wondering if you can help. We know times are tough for so many, but if you have the means to help Status Coup grow and thrive, it would mean so much.
Please support us at any amount via http://GoFundMe.com/status-coup-news
Whether it's $5 or $100, we thank you SO MUCH for your help. We are funded by the people, for the people and we couldn't do what we do without you.
Here's just a little of what YOUR funding has helped us accomplish lately, in case you missed it:
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VICE News: Michigan's Ex-Gov. Rick Snyder Knew About Flint's Toxic Water—and Lied About It
Six years after the city of Flint, Michigan, began using a toxic water source that sickened its residents, VICE uncovered payoffs, the silencing of a whistleblower, a shady financial deal, a coverup, and the former governor who presided over it all.
Detroit Metro Times: EXCLUSIVE: Audio shows Governor Rick Snyder’s ‘Fixer’ lied about warnings Snyder and his administration received on ‘toxic’ Flint water, attempted to pay off sick Flint couple, and the mystery of the stolen Flint pipe
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You've done so much as a viewer, reader, and supporter!
Please, if you can, support us at any amount via our GoFundMe to help Status Coup grow.
You can also support us via PayPal using info@statuscoup.com or http://PayPal.me/StatusCoup
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Jenn
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