The Mother Jones publication was recently sued by Mitt Romney backer
According to a spokesperson from the magazine
"We stood up to a billionaire political donor and won. But it cost us greatly.
"Mother Jones was sued by a wealthy conservative activist with a record of intimidating journalists. After a long battle, the judge dismissed the case just before it went to trial.
"Frank VanderSloot was one of Mitt Romney’s national finance co-chairs in 2012, when we published a story about his political contributions, his record of opposing LGBT rights, and his company’s regulatory woes.When we wouldn’t retract the story, he sued. But we fought back because it’s not just about us. It’s about making sure you can trust someone to go after the truth, whatever it takes. "
They are seeking help to cover the $650,000 out-of-pocket expenses the lawsuit cost .