Dear Mother Jones Reader,
By now, you know this year marks a special milestone for our magazine and this nonprofit newsroom: We’re celebrating 50 years of smart, fearless journalism.
We’ve served hundreds of millions of readers since our founding in 1976 and have grown from a handful of journalists to a team of 120 (and counting!). We’ve broken some of the most impactful stories of the past half-century, including some of the earliest reporting about Big Tobacco, our groundbreaking investigation into the exploding Ford Pinto, and Mitt Romney’s now-infamous claim that 47 percent of Americans are slackers who are “dependent on government.” Thank you for standing with us.
I know you believe in this work. That’s why I’m reaching out today—to ask you to consider deepening your commitment by protecting the future of truth and independent journalism. This is your invitation to join our 50th Anniversary Legacy Challenge. How it works is simple: Just declare your legacy gift by December 31, 2026, and a longtime supporter will contribute up to $10,000 right now to fuel our bold and uncompromising reporting.
A gift made through your will or beneficiary designation (think IRA, insurance policy, bank or brokerage account, or donor-advised fund succession plan; no will is required) can be easy to arrange, but the impact is profound. And I can tell you, your gift of any size makes a difference—not just in the future, but right now.
The Legacy Challenge is a limited-time opportunity, and I hope you will choose to participate. Please take a moment to complete this form and let us know where you stand, even if you just need more information. The future of truth depends on the actions we take right now.
