| Dear Friends, I'm writing today to ask for your support of PBS NewsHour – and to help us expand our coverage and our audience. The last 16 months have been a time when getting it right mattered more than ever. As Judy Woodruff recently noted at the PBS Annual Meeting: "We have just covered the story of our lifetime, a pandemic that has ravaged the country, ravaged the world; an election that was turning Americans' political lives upside down, day after day, week after week; a racial reckoning in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd. Each one of these stories, in itself, would've been a massive undertaking." But the NewsHour met those challenges. And now we're ready for the challenge of re-entry. On her first day back in the studio for the nightly program, Judy acknowledged what all of us are facing: "Life is not back to normal, but we are taking small steps to see what works." We are proud that with thoughtful care, we are now allowing fully vaccinated talent and guests to reunite on set and our correspondents to head back on the road to cover some of the biggest stories of our time. From the spread of coronavirus variants to President Biden's trip abroad to meet with foreign leaders, from the historic drought in the west to concerns over the southern border, the NewsHour team has been focused on bringing you smart, accurate, and nuanced reporting. At PBS NewsHour we look to our viewers to set the high bar for our reporting. We read and listen to viewer comments daily and look to our viewers as we cover and analyze this uncharted territory. Your generous support will be crucial in helping the NewsHour continue to expand our coverage and elevate our reporting and analysis to new heights, including: - Bringing underreported stories from communities across this country to the forefront.
- Ensuring our reporters bring you breaking news, from Lisa Desjardin's fearless reporting from the Capitol on January 6 to Jane Ferguson's reporting from Afghanistan.
- Expanding our thoughtful coverage into hour-long specials, bringing you unparalleled coverage on the topics that matter most such as the first-year anniversary of George Floyd's death and how healthcare in America compares to that offered abroad.
- Plus, not simply returning the NewsHour to the "normal" before the pandemic but guaranteeing that it will be better than before.
We're asking you to support our goals and give to PBS NewsHour today. Your tax-deductible gift of any amount will be matched dollar-for-dollar by a Friend of the NewsHour. This match is exclusive to direct gifts to PBS NewsHour received by June 30. We hope that you will also consider supporting your local station to receive the many benefits of membership, including access to PBS Passport (see FAQs). Your gift to the NewsHour will allow us to continue to bring you the stories that aren't told anywhere else. Please help us make the most of this unique opportunity. On behalf of everyone at PBS NewsHour, thank you for supporting and valuing our work. Sincerely, | 
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