Because of You, I’m a Full-Time Journalist: A Thank You on this Valentine's Day

On this special day, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible support. You have truly made a difference in my life, and I cannot thank you enough for helping me pursue my passion full-time. Because of you, I get to do what I love every single day—creating stories, diving into important issues, and sharing the truth with the world. Your commitment as a subscriber allows me to continue doing what I’m most passionate about without the constraints of side jobs or distractions. Simply put, you’re the reason I can be a journalist, and for that, I’m beyond thankful.

As I reflect on the many things that have brought me to this point, I want you to know that your support means more than just numbers or subscriptions. It’s a partnership. It’s a shared belief in the value of independent, thoughtful journalism. Your support enables me to keep pushing forward, keep digging deeper, and keep telling the stories that matter to us all.

Today, I’m taking a moment to enjoy some quiet time with my wife—celebrating the love and connection we share. It’s been a busy few weeks, but days like today give me the chance to slow down and appreciate the little things. And I’m reminded that it’s the support and encouragement of people like you that allows me to pursue my dreams and have moments of balance in my life.

If you’ve been enjoying my work and value the type of journalism I’m doing, I’d be so grateful if you would consider becoming a paid subscriber. Your subscription not only helps me keep producing the content you love but ensures that I can continue to bring you stories that are deeply researched, honest, and insightful. Every paid subscription allows me to keep this work going strong and keep it independent, without relying on external pressures or influences.

Moving forward, here is what you should expect if you are a free subscriber versus a paid subscriber. One of my biggest pet peeves growing up was having to pay to get around a paywall for news. That’s why none of the news I provide you will ever be behind a paywall.

Free Subscribers:

• You will get access to two daily news rundowns, one in the morning and one in the evening. The morning rundown will be released by 10:00 AM EST on the weekdays and by noon on the weekends. The evening rundown will be released by 5:30 PM EST on the weekdays and by 6:30 PM EST on thew weekends.

• These rundowns will be in both video and text form. Traditionally, they will be full video updates with a bullet point list of the news I cover. If I am traveling, like I am today, the video updates will likely be text-only.

Paid Subscribers:

• You will get access to all of the perks of a free subscriber, but you will also get special access to paid-subscriber only lives with me. The goal will be to host at least one paid-subscriber live per week where I chat with you and answer any questions you have. The first paid subscriber live will be Monday, February 17th, at 9:00 PM EST.

• You will get access to the exclusive Parnas Perspective thread where you can post and build community with other paid subscribers.

• You will get access to exclusive paid subscriber only posts that will come out several times per week. These will not just be news based. I will also be providing my legal analysis on critical topics and my personal analysis of the craziness in the world, from a Gen Z lens.

Thank you, once again, for being such an integral part of this journey. I’m sending all my appreciation and love your way today and every day.

Wishing you all a beautiful, love-filled Valentine’s Day. I’m grateful for each and every one of you. I will see you in the morning for my morning news update.