Dear reader, 

I’m writing to ask you to support The Conversation, a trusted source of fact-based journalism. 

The need today is greater than ever. The spread of AI has accelerated the spread of misinformation – and thrown in hallucinations for good measure. Online, and in lots of news coverage, noisy attention-seekers continue to drown out considered voices. The result is rising populism, falling trust and democratic decay. 

But there is a better way. At The Conversation, we share expert knowledge to help readers make informed decisions. Our only aim is to serve the greater good.

Our team produces journalism that is sober, clear and useful. They are passionate and proud to work for an outlet that prioritises facts over clickbait.

Every day we report and explain the news and tackle big issues such as climate change, how to navigate the aged care system or the damage done by the manosphere. Working with experts, we cover the things that matter in our everyday lives, such as the latest medical advice on teeth-grinding or the impact of the social media ban on young people.

We do this work exclusively with academics to share their knowledge and research. We give our work away for free to anyone who needs it. Instead of building a paywall, we depend on the kindness of people like you who care about evidence-based journalism.  

You can help us by donating to our annual campaign. In past years, we’ve been overwhelmed by your generosity, and today I’m asking that you please help us in 2026.

With your help, we are already increasing our coverage of the big issues in public policy, and there is so much more that we can do. If there was ever a time to support a project that strengthens our democracy, it is now. Every tax-deductible donation counts, so please give whatever you can afford.

Best wishes,

Misha Ketchell
Editor