Letter: Arts pay-off
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.As A recent fine art graduate, I was pleased to read Matthew Sweet's article "Which one's the dinosaur?" (Real Life, 12 January). While our society seems hell-bent on herding its youth toward the waning dream of a stable, corporate career (as if this were able per se to guarantee a rewarding, and interesting life), it is crying out for the creative and free-thinking minds that will take us into the next century. Bravery is required in taking an arts degree, but a mind freed to think is our most valuable asset if we are to face the future with any confidence.
Finbarr Lucas
Sheffield
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments