Dear Readers,
In November 1863 Abraham Lincoln, dedicating what would become the Gettysburg National Cemetery, reminded those assembled that it is the responsibility of the living to take up the unfinished work of those we honored this past Memorial Day, those who have given “the last full measure of devotion” in the service of the United States.
That unfinished work, “that government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth” is our shared mission as citizens of this democracy. At Austin Weekly News, we embrace our portion of that responsibility. We are committed to fulfilling our solemn duty to keep you, our fellow citizens, well informed with factual news coverage of our communities so that our democracy can thrive.
From the actions of local governments to the platforms of candidates, from the debates of elected officials to the history and evolution of issues facing our communities today, we report stories that allow you to act and vote deliberately. Austin Weekly News reporting strengthens and reinforces your ability to ensure our government remains of us, by us and for us.
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With gratitude,
Dan Haley
and the Austin Weekly News Team
