The Washington Post famously adopted the slogan "Democracy Dies in Darkness" in 2017, branding itself as a beacon of investigative journalism committed to shining light on corruption, abuses of power, and government secrecy.
I feel exactly the same way! What’s the use of the information if most people can’t access it? By paywalling, it will only get to people who are already politically engaged anyway. Keep fighting the good fight!
It's unfortunate that most people aren't aware that publications such as The New York Times, and Washington Post, as well as others, can be read for FREE with many different public library accounts. I use my account at Los Angeles Public Library (lapl.org) to read both the NTY and WaPo. Other municipal libraries offer similar access to these publications (and so many others).
Thank you, and thank you to all of the folks who provide pay free news, I’d actually love to be able to contribute to so many of you, but sadly I live on a very fixed budget that simply doesn’t allow for such expenses.
Same here, we are both on SS, I also get a small pension from my last employer but not knowing what we will be receiving in the next few weeks has caused us to be very careful spending money
Me too! I wish I had funds enough to help fund independent new organizations and their reporters and those Democrats who are running against Repuglicans in the midterms.
As two seniors with only social security as income, a mortgage still and LOTS of medical bills ((over 250,000 due to a transplant)? I sincerely appreciate your doing no paywall.
Sadly? While I understand the need for it on independent places such as substack, medias touch, etc that are not huge (almost) tax free corporations? It does limit SO MUCH information that people NEED to know .
In this age of “the low information voter”? This is one reason MAGA came to own the very government that the poorest or less than” Americans rely on.
Those are the people that need these unbiased news sources the most!
I do but many start the paywall during the free video or article. My point is? Especially silly with what’s going on in our country right now? It desperately needs to get ALL the info out to ALL people.
In the 1990’s, as the Internet became publicly available, the tech gurus claimed that the Internet would make for a level field, where small entities could easily compete with large, big money entities. That is true, but it also gave an equal platform to lies and truth. Social Media makes everyone feel like they need to make a statement, even if they really have nothing to say, and so a lot of nonsense is propagated, while affinity algorithms group similar thinking people into synthetic social bubbles, compounding the influence of misinformation. Well heeled governments have long since learned to use mass psychology and communications/propaganda theories to take advantage of the internet as a communication/propaganda tool. In the 1100’s, print media the power tool because most people weren’t savvy to ours abilities. In the 1930’s it was radio and film. In the 1970’s it was TV. Note it’s social media. Each new medium is most powerful when it’s new because the masses haven’t learned what it can do as propaganda, so they are more prone to believe it as truth. The gaslighting of America was not an accident.
I have to say, it is difficult sometimes. I am currently having difficulty subscribing to another journalist on Substack. I have not been successful signing up through the App, only once I think.
I cancelled my cable and 3 News subscriptions. Just not going to Target, Walmart and only using Amazon if I have too… I’m saving a fortune so far. Im using thred up to buy my kids clothes and will go to second hand stores and local places as much as I can. I ordered my fruits and vegetables from a local farm instead of supporting the big stores. I’m looking for a farm for my near but haven’t found one quite yet.
I’m new as well, still learning. Aaron was o e of my first paid subscriptions but check out Michael Cohen and Steve Schmidt, great writing. Have a few paid subscriptions but they add up after awhile. I figure the money I save by not shopping, I will sprinkle around Substack until I can’t. Hang in there, the more you use it and look around the more time spent here. Just remember to take a break because it is addictive. I hate the “news” but love the reporting, besides it keeps you in the loop in real time.
Thank you! As someone said, these subscriptions can easily add up. I'm currently supporting Ukrainian writers in Ukraine but you'd be the next on my list when I have a bit more to spare. So, endlessly thankful to be able to read and follow your stories.
I support your work because I'm blessed enough to be able to subscribe. I read your content for quite some time before paying. I'm glad for the perks! I'm also happy to support you so others who can't are still able to get quality news and information.
These articles weren't available to people who Needed to read them. And now these newspapers are paying the price by becoming a dying breed. Not only did they make themselves entitled they made themselves dishonest by selling them to giantic whales who sway opinion and agendas. All of America are suffering the consequences
I canceled my Washington Post subscription and subscribed to your website. Money well spent.
Me too!! $6.50 a month really seems like a deal too
I feel exactly the same way! What’s the use of the information if most people can’t access it? By paywalling, it will only get to people who are already politically engaged anyway. Keep fighting the good fight!
It's unfortunate that most people aren't aware that publications such as The New York Times, and Washington Post, as well as others, can be read for FREE with many different public library accounts. I use my account at Los Angeles Public Library (lapl.org) to read both the NTY and WaPo. Other municipal libraries offer similar access to these publications (and so many others).
Thank you, and thank you to all of the folks who provide pay free news, I’d actually love to be able to contribute to so many of you, but sadly I live on a very fixed budget that simply doesn’t allow for such expenses.
Same here, we are both on SS, I also get a small pension from my last employer but not knowing what we will be receiving in the next few weeks has caused us to be very careful spending money
Me too! I wish I had funds enough to help fund independent new organizations and their reporters and those Democrats who are running against Repuglicans in the midterms.
I am in the same position and am equally grateful. Thank you.
As two seniors with only social security as income, a mortgage still and LOTS of medical bills ((over 250,000 due to a transplant)? I sincerely appreciate your doing no paywall.
Sadly? While I understand the need for it on independent places such as substack, medias touch, etc that are not huge (almost) tax free corporations? It does limit SO MUCH information that people NEED to know .
In this age of “the low information voter”? This is one reason MAGA came to own the very government that the poorest or less than” Americans rely on.
Those are the people that need these unbiased news sources the most!
You can subscribe for free many videos/podcasts on Youtube &/or Substack.
I do but many start the paywall during the free video or article. My point is? Especially silly with what’s going on in our country right now? It desperately needs to get ALL the info out to ALL people.
In the 1990’s, as the Internet became publicly available, the tech gurus claimed that the Internet would make for a level field, where small entities could easily compete with large, big money entities. That is true, but it also gave an equal platform to lies and truth. Social Media makes everyone feel like they need to make a statement, even if they really have nothing to say, and so a lot of nonsense is propagated, while affinity algorithms group similar thinking people into synthetic social bubbles, compounding the influence of misinformation. Well heeled governments have long since learned to use mass psychology and communications/propaganda theories to take advantage of the internet as a communication/propaganda tool. In the 1100’s, print media the power tool because most people weren’t savvy to ours abilities. In the 1930’s it was radio and film. In the 1970’s it was TV. Note it’s social media. Each new medium is most powerful when it’s new because the masses haven’t learned what it can do as propaganda, so they are more prone to believe it as truth. The gaslighting of America was not an accident.
💕💕💕💕 once I figure out how to pay for a membership here I will!! 💕💕💕
I have to say, it is difficult sometimes. I am currently having difficulty subscribing to another journalist on Substack. I have not been successful signing up through the App, only once I think.
I cancelled my cable and 3 News subscriptions. Just not going to Target, Walmart and only using Amazon if I have too… I’m saving a fortune so far. Im using thred up to buy my kids clothes and will go to second hand stores and local places as much as I can. I ordered my fruits and vegetables from a local farm instead of supporting the big stores. I’m looking for a farm for my near but haven’t found one quite yet.
If you have snap you can double your value at farmers market
I believe the web version is where you can subscribe; not sure its much available on app.
Go to the web version
Oh thanks!!! I didn’t even know there was a web version. I didn’t even know what substack was till like a month ago. Thanks!!!💕💕💕
I’m new as well, still learning. Aaron was o e of my first paid subscriptions but check out Michael Cohen and Steve Schmidt, great writing. Have a few paid subscriptions but they add up after awhile. I figure the money I save by not shopping, I will sprinkle around Substack until I can’t. Hang in there, the more you use it and look around the more time spent here. Just remember to take a break because it is addictive. I hate the “news” but love the reporting, besides it keeps you in the loop in real time.
Thanks!!! Ditto!!! I follow Schmidt and Cohen. Thanks for the advice and help! 💕💕
You need to go to the website
Thank you!
F the Times and Post. Dead media. Updated preferences to not even include them in daily feeds. Bye. #FreePalestine
Thanks Aaron, you are doing a great job. I will subscribe ($$) as soon as I can.
Thank you! As someone said, these subscriptions can easily add up. I'm currently supporting Ukrainian writers in Ukraine but you'd be the next on my list when I have a bit more to spare. So, endlessly thankful to be able to read and follow your stories.
I support your work because I'm blessed enough to be able to subscribe. I read your content for quite some time before paying. I'm glad for the perks! I'm also happy to support you so others who can't are still able to get quality news and information.
These articles weren't available to people who Needed to read them. And now these newspapers are paying the price by becoming a dying breed. Not only did they make themselves entitled they made themselves dishonest by selling them to giantic whales who sway opinion and agendas. All of America are suffering the consequences
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Ty Aaron! 💙🇺🇸💙
"democracy doesn’t just die in darkness—it dies behind a paywall" => Agreed,