​​I can’t thank our readers and subscribers enough for their generosity in contributing to National Review’s fall webathon.

NR exists, as our mission statement declares, to “defend and advance the ordered liberty that is necessary to human flourishing and to a free, prosperous, and strong America.”

It’s extremely heartening to know just how many of our readers understand that mission and why it’s so important to the future of our country.

At NR, we want to advance conservative ideas. To that end, NR is first, “a forum for discussion, debate, and the sharpening of conservative ideas,” and, second, a journalistic outfit that is “going to tell you the truth as we see it, both collectively, as The Editors of National Review, and individually under our own names and bylines.”

I’m so thankful that so many of you agree and are willing to contribute to our cause as we surge towards our $75,000 goal. And I must say, in these cynical times, that the notes left by contributors to the webathon are an encouragement to the heart and a salve to the soul.

Leonard writes “National Review is a national treasure. . . It’s nice to know that the same fundamental values I bought into years ago haven’t moved much.”

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And one anonymous contributor declares, “NR’s work is indispensable to keeping us informed and making sense of the world. Thanks and keep up the great work!”

It is no exaggeration at all to say that without our readers and subscribers, National Review would not and could not exist. There is no mega-billionaire owner or benefactor keeping NR in business. Everyday Americans just like you — our readers and subscribers — do that.

We’re going to keep working every single day to defend the Constitution, the American way of life, and the principles of ordered liberty. If you haven’t already, would you please consider generously supporting our conservative journalism by contributing any amount to our fall webathon?

Thank you!