I Hired My First Employee—Thanks to You

I have some exciting news to share: I’ve just hired my very first employee.

He’s part-time and started this week, jumping right into research, sourcing, and fact-checking. This may sound like a small step, but to me, it’s enormous. It’s the first sign that what we’re building here—together—is becoming something bigger. And I can’t do it without your continued support.

So let me be direct: if you haven’t subscribed yet, I’m asking you to do it today. Your subscription isn’t just appreciated—it’s the reason this is possible. It’s the fuel that keeps this independent media project growing. No corporate sponsors. No big backers. Just you. And us.

Every single subscriber is part of this journey. Because of you, I can say for the first time in my life: I have an employee. That sentence still doesn’t feel real. As someone who always dreamed of starting a business that educates and empowers, this is a moment I will never forget—and one I will always celebrate.

This is just the beginning. I’m working toward something bigger: a news operation that can rival the big players, one that’s fearless in pursuit of truth and rooted in integrity. And yes—this new team member is the first of many.

Some may call this self-promotion. And you know what? It is. But it's also a celebration of everything we've accomplished together.

So again, thank you. And if you believe in this mission—if you want to see independent media grow and thrive—please consider subscribing today.

Let’s keep building something powerful.

— Aaron