An “Original Firebagger” t-shirt is pretty cool, but supporting independent media is even cooler.

I am delighted to announce that starting today, Danny Postel will be joining the staff here at FDL as MyFDL Editor and FDL Deputy Editor.

If you’re a member, please send your suggestions and ideas to FDLmembers AT gmail DOT com by midnight on Monday May 8. We’ll be sending you an email with a registration link to next Wednesday’s webinar later this week.

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Please let us know here at FDL if you have inspired ideas or just simple suggestions about things we can do better. We really appreciate your support.

As of tonight, there is still no word on AngryArabiya’s father, brother-in-law and husband –or her uncle who was arrested three weeks ago. She wrote last night: This will b one of the most difficult nights of my life, wat condition is my wonderful & kind husband in. I close my eyes & I see [...]

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Welcome to all our founding members of FDL Association! Here’s a brief discussion of our goals

Organizing people and tracking results takes time. . . and people. . . and tools–and all of those take money. Can we count on you to help Firedoglake translate thought to action?

Please join the Firedoglake Membership Program and help us help you make a difference. Help us help you make things better.

Part of what membership in FDL is all about holding us accountable, steeling our spines, giving us energy to take on the tough battles.

By asking you to become a member of FDL, we’re hoping to build the financial stability to keep doing what we’re doing. But we’re also looking to formalize the relationship in which you, our readers, ensure the integrity of what we do.

Become a founding member of FDL–and earn the right to kick our a$$ if we ever grow complacent.

Last month, Paul Krugman noted that the battle in Wisconsin is not about the state budget, but about power. Against a political reality that is dominated by Those With Big Money, Krugman calls for “institutions that can act as counterweights.”

Perhaps I could interest him — or you — in joining Firedoglake,