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Andy Charlton, Grist fan and sunflower wrangler.

Andy Charlton, Grist fan and sunflower wrangler.

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Andy Charlton

“First time donor, long time reader. I’ve always loved that when I open my email in the morning, Grist is right there waiting for me with a hot cup of whistle-blowing. You guys write informative and thought provoking articles and keep me up-to-date on some of the many dangers that the big bad guys, governmental and corporate, are slingin’ out there.”

Thanks, Andy. We couldn’t keep serving it up without your support!

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