My Commitment to You: I'll Never Make You Pay for News

The news is not a luxury. It’s not an exclusive club for those who can afford it. It’s the foundation of an informed society, a tool for accountability, and a weapon against corruption. That’s why I will never charge you to access the news.

I might be a terrible businessman, but I know this: knowledge is power. And power should belong to the people—not to corporations, not to ad-funded media giants, and certainly not to those who profit from keeping the truth locked behind a paywall. If you do want to support me consider becoming a paid subscriber:

Major media outlets love to talk about democracy and the public’s right to know—until you hit their paywall. Then, suddenly, that right costs $9.99 a month. Meanwhile, these same outlets are raking in cash from advertisers, corporate sponsors, and billionaires who have a vested interest in shaping the news.

They double-dip: charging both readers and advertisers while pretending they’re independent. But when your revenue depends on ad dollars, your reporting is shaped by who pays the bills. That’s how we get watered-down journalism, stories that don’t challenge power, and media narratives that serve corporate interests instead of the public good.

That’s not journalism. That’s business.

I refuse to play that game. I am an independent journalist, and I don’t take money from advertisers. My reporting isn’t influenced by corporate sponsors or hidden agendas. And I will never make you pay to read the news.

Instead, I rely on voluntary support from readers who believe in this work. If you value independent journalism, you can become a paid subscriber—not because you have to, but because you want to support reporting that remains free and accessible to all.

If you want to go beyond just reading, I offer exclusive benefits for paid subscribers—like live Q&As, and direct engagement in DMS. But the news itself? That stays free. Always.

Because journalism isn’t just a job. It’s a public service. And the truth should never have a price tag.

If you believe in independent, ad-free journalism, consider supporting this work. But whether you pay or not, you will always have access to the news. Because knowledge is power, and power belongs to the people.

See you this evening.

— Aaron