Donald Trump will be the next president. For those of us working through the night, this news reinforced the importance of our journalism. These moments remind all of us at Vox why we’re here and why we do what we do.
Our mission could not possibly be more clear and more necessary: We have a duty to serve people and help them navigate the ups and downs that this country faces. We have a duty to explain what just happened, and why, and what it means for the country.
And we’re ready. In fact, we’ve been doing the work — covering threats to democracy, immigration, reproductive rights, the economy, and the rising polarization and tribalism across this country. We are ready to take on what this administration brings us, and to cover what happens in our country and in the world.
These consequential issues are going to be hard to cover — they raise fundamental questions about the state of our democracy and our country. But I can promise that we will rise to the occasion and deliver the kind of journalism people in this country will desperately need.
Fearless journalism is going to be an essential part of navigating the next four years. We need clear-eyed reporting that helps you understand what really matters. Reporting that brings clarity in increasingly chaotic times. Reporting that is driven by truth, not by what the people in power want you to believe.
We’re committed to fighting for truth and shining a light on the issues that matter most to you. We will remain focused on solutions to our biggest problems — but we won’t hesitate to tell you what’s at stake if we don’t fix them. We won’t back down from threats against the free press. That’s what Vox is going to do today, and tomorrow, and every day for the next four years.
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