As we approach the end of the year, we wanted to share some good and bad news with you.

The good news: Thanks to the support of readers like you who chose to become Scroll members, we've been able to bring vital stories to light and ensure they’re told with the depth and integrity they deserve.

The bad news: The media industry, particularly independent outlets, is facing a financial crisis as ever-changing, all-powerful algorithms continue to limit our reach and impact. We can no longer rely on advertising revenue to sustain our small newsroom. Additionally, the last decade has been the most arduous one the country’s journalists have ever worked through.

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