As 2025 Ends, our Fight for Democracy Doesn’t
Strengthen your commitment and welcome others to join the fight
Contrarians,
As we have been looking back on 2025, this much is clear: Trump and his billionaire buddies have stopped at nothing to create less accountability, grant fewer rights to Americans, and ensure a weaker democracy.
They’re filing bad-faith lawsuits.
They’re trying to intimidate journalists.
They’re betting that the truth can be drowned out or priced out.
And we are meeting the onslaught head-on.
The Contrarian exists to bring us together in moments like this. We’re not just here to report what’s happening — we’re here to challenge it, expose it, and fund litigation to fight it.
That work only happened this year because you chose to stand with us.
We don’t answer to billionaires or corporate boards. We don’t soften the truth to keep advertisers comfortable. Our independence is sustained by our incredible community who understand that journalism is not a luxury — it’s infrastructure for democracy.
This year, paid subscribers made it possible to:
Cover resistance movements and pursue accountability that others won’t touch
Push back in the courtroom against Trump and his cronies’ corrupt policies
Keep our newsroom independent, aggressive, and public-focused
As 2025 ends, with so much more work to do, this is the moment to decide what carries us forward into 2026.
Multiply Your Impact With a Gift Subscription
A gift subscription is more than a year-end present. It’s a statement of shared values.
It says: truth matters.
It says: democracy is worth defending.
It says: independent journalism doesn’t survive by accident.
When you give a gift subscription, you bring another fighter into this mission — someone who will be informed, empowered, and equipped to push back against lies and authoritarian pressure.
If you’re thinking about how to end this year with intention, this is one of the most direct ways to do it. None of us are helpless. And we’re so much stronger together.
Close out 2025 by investing in truth.
Start 2026 with a stronger, larger community in this fight
Defend independent journalism. Strengthen litigation efforts. Promote a shared commitment to creating real change. Empower a fellow Contrarian.
I wish I could give subscriptions, but I can barely afford my own subscription. I value the information I get from the Contrarian, and it is worth every penny, imho. I also appreciate and applaud the legal steps taken on our behalf by Norman Eisen. With all of that said, I will continue as a subscriber until it becomes impossible for me to continue. Thank you for all you do to keep us informed and sane.
Brava and Bravo and thank you thank you, Jen and Norm. You help make our sad, suffering world less a place of despair.