We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to your unwavering support, we have successfully reached our first two goals: securing vital funding for our IT infrastructure and keeping our comments section active. Our tech expert, Dave, and our dedicated moderators, katiebird and semper loquitur, sincerely appreciate that you recognize the importance of their roles in maintaining the quality of this site.
Your generous contributions have propelled us to $560 towards our new fundraising target. With 437 donors so far, we are making commendable strides towards our goal of reaching 1,100 donors.
However, we still have some ground to cover. This year, several loyal donors have notably increased their contributions compared to previous years, reflecting their acknowledgment of Naked Capitalism’s growth as an essential source of information and community support. Additionally, we’ve welcomed many first-time donors, which, while promising, has led to a decrease in the average donation size. We’ve yet to see contributions from some of our more established supporters, so please consider digging a little deeper to help maintain this crucial resource’s impact!
Looking ahead to 2025, we have added a new objective: funding the exciting Coffee Break feature. Many of you have expressed enthusiasm for the breadth and depth of topics covered by our new Coffee Break writers. If you share our excitement, please visit the Tip Jar to show your appreciation.
> While it was challenging to find a replacement for Lambert, we are fortunate to have brought together a group of talented writers ready to step into the spotlight. The selection process was meticulous, resulting in five exceptional new features that enrich our content.
Our new contributors include Haig Hoveaness, who unpacks complex aspects of military doctrine and procurement issues—drawing from U.S. Navy case studies on drone warfare and the gap between theoretical and real-world preparedness. Nat Wilson Turner concentrates on the influence of billionaires, particularly in media acquisitions, the ongoing challenges for Team Dem, and has collaboratively supported Yves with commentary on the Iran War. Curro Jimenez has been an early critic of initiatives like “Islamic NATO,” which fell short of aiding Saudi Arabia in its conflict with Ansar Allah, and he’s examined new narratives around “left-wing terrorists” as well as cultural interpretations of films like *Odyssey*. Semper loquitur offers an impressive selection of free movie critiques, recently expanding his efforts by providing intriguing bonus content, while KLG bravely has taken on a weekly feature alongside his bi-monthly articles, a significant commitment given his day job. Haig also plays the crucial role of curating Links each Sunday.
We hope that those of you who have enjoyed the Water Cooler and our expert Coffee Break contributors will support these exciting new in-depth pieces. We now have five individuals, including semper loquitur, sharing their expertise on a fresh range of topics. They have all expressed appreciation for the intense engagement with our readers, which drives them to create even more high-quality articles. It’s evident that our community fosters a virtuous cycle, where rigorous discussions prompt authors to produce exceptional content.
Please join us in welcoming these talented individuals, and help keep Curro well-supplied with cigars by visiting our donation page and giving generously!
Readers have shared encouraging testimonials:
From dandyandy:
Great work, Nat! Thank you very much. NC has truly grown in stature recently. A few years ago, it was my little secret, and now it’s a source of information that many intelligent and honest people are supporting. Thank you, Yves, and your fantastic team!
From Ben Panga:
Thanks, Nat! Really good and coherent piece. You are NC’s heroic swamp-delver. I appreciate your clarity, humor, and the humanity that shines through your writing. You truly have a strong stomach!
From Vicky Cookies:
Thank you for your insightful analysis, Curro. You’ve highlighted an important point regarding the rollout of CBDC or stablecoins and the positioning of the technocratic class, which has begun to seem not only unnecessary but potentially harmful.
From Balakirev:
Fascinating statistics, Curro Jimenez. I especially appreciate how you use the questions posed to arrive at nuanced answers.
From islm:
Haig has a great understanding of logistics!
And .Tom:
I didn’t know this movie before, nor this feature until last week, but now I do, thanks to NC’s excellent Sunday Morning Movie segment and semper loquitur. If you haven’t donated to the fundraiser yet, please do so now!
From goingnowhereslowly:
Yves and team, thank you for all your excellent and challenging work! I can’t imagine my life without you and this community.
To support our fantastic new writers, as well as KLG taking on a heavier load, please donate now. Whether it’s $10, $100, or $1,000, every contribution matters.
We have set a target of $36,000, which only partially covers the total cost of all this high-quality content. Please do your part and contribute as soon as possible! The Tip Jar provides information on how to donate via check, credit, or debit card. If you send a check, kindly email yves@nakedcapitalism.com with “Check is in the mail” in the subject line to ensure it’s included in our tally.
Once more, please express your appreciation for the remarkable work of these authors by heading directly to the donation page and contributing generously! As many have noted, in an increasingly chaotic and heavily propagandized world, we need sharp minds to illuminate what is truly happening, and these new contributors are playing a significant role in addressing this challenge.
