The L.A. Times and the Washington Post both have a tradition of issuing editorial endorsements, but in this most consequential of contests for our country, they have chosen to sit on the sidelines of democracy and not alienate any candidate.
It has never been clearer that media ownership matters to democracy. The Guardian is not billionaire-owned; nor do we have shareholders. We are supported by readers and owned by The Scott Trust, which guarantees our editorial independence in perpetuity.
Between Reed's email and Tuesday night, U.S. readers pledged $2.16 million. (That's an additional $1.5 million since Saturday night.) The campaign broke the Guardian U.S. record for fundraising twice.
Readers were particularly upset at the timing - less than two weeks from a close and consequential election - and weren't afraid to say so.
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