08/07/2025
JUST GET A JOB, CHRISTINA
Enough with the GoFundMe journalism sob stories.
So Christina, former editor of UpNorthNews a left-leaning platform disguised as “community journalism" loses her job, and instead of doing what hardworking Americans do (get back up, dust off, and get a new job), she’s now asking you to pay her monthly to post on social media.
Not through a real subscription. Not through ads. No, she wants a “pay-what-you-can” donation model, because ads might promote a candidate she doesn’t like. You can’t make this stuff up.
Here’s the kicker she says she’s been doing this for free on the side anyway. So why should the rest of us suddenly start funding her hobby like it’s a charity?
Let’s be honest: how long before this turns into another grift where she’s collecting donations while on Medicaid, FoodShare, or other taxpayer-funded programs? Is anyone auditing these “independent journalists” turning into full-time digital panhandlers?
You know who’s really working for free?
Moms raising kids, dads working two jobs, veterans living on fixed incomes Americans who don’t run to GoFundMe when life gets hard.
This is exactly the kind of waste, fraud, and abuse Trump was talking about when he said we need to clean up the system. People gaming sympathy for handouts while millions of us are just trying to keep the lights on.
Here’s a novel idea: Christina, go apply at a paper, a diner, or a job site like the rest of us. Journalism didn’t die you just don’t want to work for it anymore.
We don’t need more digital begging. We need work ethic, honesty, and accountability the values President Trump is fighting to restore in this country.
Stand up. Get to work. Save the handouts for the truly needy.
LIFE ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 Last week, I lost my job as editor of UpNorthNews — BUT I plan to keep this page going, as it’s something I’ve always operated outside of regular work hours *for free,* and I really love the community we’ve built 💜
That’s why I’m hoping to transition THIS into a full-time job.
BUT I NEED YOUR HELP!!!
I’ve looked into adding a subscription option or ads, but neither seem appropriate for the time! What if someone can’t afford to “subscribe,” but still wants the news? What if there’s an ad for a person/political party/business I wouldn’t support?
SO… I’m going to test out something a little different: a PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN model 🙏🏽
Once a month, I’ll post a link to a GoFundMe page. I want to be very clear (because this is outside my “comfort zone” to begin with) — this money will go to ME to pay for the time it takes to find, write, and share positive, purposeful, and sometimes political stories.
✅ Maybe you’re able to chip in $1/month.
✅ Maybe you find yourself on my page a bunch and value what I’m sharing as much as a $5, $10, or $20 newspaper “subscription.” (There’s also an option for a recurring monthly donation if you want to treat it like an actual subscription!)
✅ Maybe you’re not able to pay anything at all, and that’s fine, too!
I never intend for this to become a major moneymaker. I’m just hoping to make enough to pay my bills while continuing to do what I love — sharing GOOD news with you!
Thanks for being part of this community and considering supporting a community-first journalist 💜
Here’s the link; feel free to share it! ⤵️
https://gofund.me/1eae2477