Late yesterday we launched the final phase of our end-of-the-year Webathon effort to raise $25,000 for social-media outreach — to bring many more thousands into the NRO fold, to introduce to the wisdom and wit of conservatism’s very best writers.

As of this morning we have raised $5,425.00 towards that goal. Many thanks to all of you who have responded, to this particular request, and to any appeal NR has made this year.

Of the wonderful donors these past 24 hours, we received $25 from Emily F, who cried out “The last of my Christmas shopping!” May all of you consider this an inspiration — make an NR gift your finito act of the shopping season.

Who else? Eric R drops $25 in the plate and adds this hosannah: “Thanks for the conservative thought leadership you offer each day. We are truly blessed to have such insightful content available to help counter the irrational argument that Progressivism is here to stay.” Amen Eric, amen.

Len P sends along 100 smackers and a simple request: “More athwart, please . . .” Athwart coming up!

And last, an old friend to NR, Becky F, delightful alumna of our cruises, sent $100. I wrote her a quick email and told the truth: that she was as generous as she was gorgeous. And shortly thereafter came a $400 contribution from Becky, with this note “If Jack Fowler is going to call me gorgeous for donating, I want to give you good people another $400. I am now going to make some Cholent!”

Save us some! Becky, a big kiss is coming at you over the ether. What a good friend you are to us. As are many others of you, who donate, who subscribe, who buy gift suibscriptions. God bless you all for your being part of this grand and glorious cause that Bill Buckley founded, and that his spirit still guides. Donate here.