**Slug**: /support
**Status**: Publish
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# Support Independent Investigative Journalism
**Your support makes this work possible.**
I'm not funded by billionaires. I don't answer to corporate media.
This is investigative journalism for truth-seekers, by a truth-seeker.
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## Why Direct Support Matters
When you support independent journalism directly:
✅ **No Corporate Censorship** - I investigate what matters, not what advertisers approve
✅ **No Billionaire Agenda** - No hidden strings or conflicts of interest
✅ **No Clickbait Incentives** - Quality over viral moments
✅ **Just Truth** - Thoroughly researched, rigorously sourced
✅ **Platform Independence** - Can't be deplatformed or silenced
Every dollar goes toward:
- Research time (reading documents, verifying sources)
- Source document acquisition (FOIA requests, archives)
- Server costs and infrastructure
- Eventually: off-grid homestead for maximum sovereignty
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## Subscription Tiers (SubscribeStar)
Monthly recurring support with exclusive benefits:
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### 🔍 Truth Seeker - $7/month
**Perfect for**: Casual readers who want to support the work
**You Get**:
- ✅ Access to all articles and investigations
- ✅ Weekly newsletter (news, current events, relevant info)
- ✅ PDF downloads of all investigations
- ✅ Supporter badge on your profile
- ✅ "Too hot for mainstream" censored content
- ✅ Member-only comment section
- ✅ Ad-free experience (not that I have ads anyway)
**[Become a Truth Seeker →]https://www.subscribestar.com/immortal-al**
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### 📚 Researcher - $17/month
**Perfect for**: Serious researchers and students of truth
**Everything in Truth Seeker PLUS**:
- ✅ **Source document vault** - Access to all primary sources I use
- ✅ **Research notes** - See how investigations develop
- ✅ **Exclusive unpublished work** - Investigations in progress
- ✅ **Blooper reel** - Behind-the-scenes of the research process
- ✅ **Research diary videos** - Watch me work through investigations
- ✅ **Early access** - Read articles before public release
**[Become a Researcher →]https://www.subscribestar.com/immortal-al**
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### 🧠 Masterminds - $47/month
**Perfect for**: Die-hard supporters who want maximum involvement
**Everything in Researcher PLUS**:
- ✅ **Direct communication** - Email access to me for questions
- ✅ **Influence investigations** - Suggest topics, vote on priorities
- ✅ **Research educational livestreams** - Monthly deep dives into methodology
- ✅ **Advance work for proofreading** - Help shape articles before publication
- ✅ **Special acknowledgement** - Named in article credits (if desired)
- ✅ **Diary videos with face reveal** - Exclusive! More personal updates
- ✅ **Priority support** - Jump the line for responses
**[Become a Mastermind →]http://www.subscribestar.com/immortal-al**
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## One-Time Crypto Donations
**Prefer a one-time donation?** I accept cryptocurrency:
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### Bitcoin (BTC)
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**What is Bitcoin?** The original cryptocurrency. If you hold BTC, you can send any amount directly to this address. [Learn more →](https://bitcoin.org)
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### Ethereum (ETH) & Stablecoins
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**Stablecoin Support**: This address also accepts:
- 0xDA48515ed5d30863C79c2c87A2C74bD809C27420(USD Coin)
- USDT (Tether)
- DAI (MakerDAO stablecoin)
All on the Ethereum network. [Learn more →](https://ethereum.org)
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### Monero (XMR) - Private Donations
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**Privacy-Focused**: Monero transactions are untraceable. For supporters who value complete anonymity. [Learn more →](https://www.getmonero.org)
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## Why These Payment Methods?
**SubscribeStar**: Accepts credit cards, PayPal, and crypto. Less censorship than Patreon.
**Direct Crypto**: No middleman, no fees, no surveillance, no chargebacks. Pure peer-to-peer support for peer-to-peer journalism.
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## What Your Support Enables
### Monthly Budget Breakdown (Goal: $3,000/month)
**Current Status**: Building to sustainability
| Expense | Monthly Cost |
|---------|-------------|
| Server hosting (Vultr) | $40 |
| Domain renewal | $10 |
| Research tools & subscriptions | $50 |
| Source document acquisition | $100 |
| Savings for homestead land | $800 |
| **Total** | **$1,000** |
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## Alternative Ways to Support
✅ **Share My Work** - Forward articles to friends who'd appreciate them
✅ **Comment & Engage** - Thoughtful discussion helps refine my thinking
✅ **Provide Leads** - Have a story tip? [Contact me](https://unearthedbyal.com/contact)
**Every form of support matters.**
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## Transparency Promise
I believe in radical transparency:
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## Frequently Asked Questions
**Q: Why SubscribeStar instead of Patreon?**
A: Less censorship, accepts crypto, aligns better with sovereignty principles.
**Q: Can I cancel anytime?**
A: Absolutely. No contracts, no guilt trips.
**Q: Do you offer refunds?**
A: Within 7 days of joining, yes. Contact me directly.
**Q: What if you stop producing content?**
A: If I ever can't continue, I'll refund active subscribers for that month. Your trust matters.
**Q: Are crypto donations tax-deductible?**
A: No, this isn't a 501(c)(3). It's direct support for independent journalism.
**Q: Can I support anonymously?**
A: Yes! Use Monero (XMR) for completely private donations.
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## The Long-Term Vision
Your support isn't just funding articles.
You're funding:
- **A sustainable model** for independent journalism without corporate control
- **A blueprint** for others to follow (how to make truth-seeking economically viable)
- **Community infrastructure** for people who value sovereignty over convenience
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## Thank You
To everyone who's supported me on DLive over the years:
**Thank you.**
To everyone reading this and considering support:
**Thank you.**
To everyone sharing my work:
**Thank you.**
This only works if we build it together.
**Let's unearth the truth.**
— Immortal Al
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## Ready to Support?
**Choose Your Level**:
🔍 [Truth Seeker - $7/month →]http://www.subscribestar.com/immortal-al
📚 [Researcher - $17/month →]http://www.subscribestar.com/immortal-al
🧠 [Masterminds - $47/month →]http://www.subscribestar.com/immortal-al
**Or Make a One-Time Crypto Donation** (addresses above)
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## Questions?
[Contact Me →](https://unearthedbyal.com/contact)
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*This site is reader-supported.I'm not funded by billionaires, and I don't answer to corporate media. Your support makes independent journalism possible.*
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