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Dear reader,
The Guardian is the fifth most-read English-language news site in the world. Yet we are the only outlet in the top 10 that is not:
∙ Owned by a billionaire
∙ Controlled by a dynasty
∙ Required to prioritize shareholder value over the public good
∙ Vulnerable to government funding cuts
In other words: the rich and powerful have no leverage over the Guardian at all. No political administration can strip our funding or shut us down. No billionaire can stifle or sway our reporting. No corporate executive can overrule our editor in the name of protecting profits.
Instead, thanks to the support of our global community of readers like you, the Guardian’s financial independence is unrivaled – meaning our reporters are free to investigate any powerful person and chase down every important story.
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