{
  "id": 4044276,
  "title": "21 reasons to donate to Meduza that actually worked on our friends",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/21-reasons-to-donate-to-meduza-that-actually-worked-on-our-friends",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T21:51:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Meduza (English)",
    "slug": "meduza-english",
    "url": "https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/08/29/21-reasons-to-donate-to-meduza-that-actually-worked-on-our-friends"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Every Friday, when Meduza publishes a new list of \"foreign agents,\" the staff members feel enraged and urge their friends to donate to the outlet, fearing for its survival. Donating to a cause you care about can instantly improve your mood, making the act of giving to Meduza a form of self-care. Some find donating to be a more fulfilling way to be a philanthropist, as it allows them to feel richer and more engaged with the news they consume. By donating, you become more attuned to the news, as you read it with the knowledge that it's supported by your contributions. This heightened awareness can make your complaints about Meduza's articles carry more weight, as you recognize the value of the information you receive.",
  "summary": "We’re constantly asking you for money. And for those who can’t support us, we suggest asking a friend to make a donation “on your behalf.” This time, we played that game among ourselves. Here are the arguments Meduza staffers have tried on their own friends (aside from the universal “I love my job,” of course) to persuade them to donate.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}