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Nearly nine years ago, Western Massachusetts Politics & Insight started in a college dorm and like any other blog, set right to work pontificating.
But five years ago, after I returned to the Springfield area full-time, WMassP&I slowly became more than a just a place to spout off my opinions. Noticing a hole in political coverage of the Greater Springfield area, WMassP&I narrowed its focus to investigate, report, describe and comment on the inner workings of politics and policy in its home base (and my hometown) of Springfield, and up and down the Pioneer Valley.
The 2014 election cycle was an incredible ride with three open local legislative seats and competitive statewide races for governor, attorney general and treasurer. We were able to do more to follow these campaigns because of the support we received from readers and contributors like you. It gave us the resources to delve deeper into the policies, politics and personalities behind the winning campaigns all the way to inauguration day in Boston.
WMassP&I is an alternative, advocacy-driven journalistic outlet, but its commitment, and my commitment, to fact-driven stories and opinions is our guiding light. WMassP&I absolutely has a progressive orientation, but in Greater Springfield, both the problems the areas faces and potential solutions often do not fit nearly on the political spectrum.
But to keep producing this content requires funds for IT, travel, the time it takes to report, research and write our content and more. Your contributions help defray these costs that have built up over the course of the year. They also enable me to dedicate more of my time toward producing quality news, analysis and opinion on the Greater Springfield area's political scene.
Some bills like webhosting are small, but the cost of broadcasting our message to ensure it reaches the largest audience possible can run into the hundreds of dollars. Public records requests, when needed, and gas add up quickly. Moreover, while I have operated this blog as a public service, my ability to do so is limited because I hold other jobs to keep my head about water. With your help, I can spend less time performing those bill-paying jobs and more time producing content.
With key elections up and down the Pioneer Valley this year, now, more than ever, reviewing, investigating and vetting candidates for offices high and low is essential...especially when written with that delightful snark you have come to expect from WMassP&I.
Please contribute today in whatever amount you can. Although suggested amounts are $25, $50, $100 & $200, any amount is appreciated and helps keep WMassP&I strong. (Please remember, we are NOT a non-profit and so contributions are not tax deductable.)
If we meet or exceed our goals, WMassP&I will be better equipped to dig even deeper than we have before and bring more of the story to you. That may take the form of more in-depth pieces or travel to other locales that help build a better understanding of events here in the Pioneer Valley.
I am very thankful for all the support we received in last year's fundraiser and hope that you will again give WMassP&I that boost it needs to continue its mission to provide news, commentary and analysis on Springfield...and the world.
Thank you!
-Matt Szafranski
Editor-in-Chief, Western Mass Politics & Insight
PS: If you are a candidate in a competitive race this November (read: a second name is printed on the ballot for your election), please abstain from giving.
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