Excellent distillation: “Free speech is a vital right. … But freedom of speech isn’t the same as freedom of reach.” The SCOTUS decision on Citizens United confused that, and politics and public wellbeing are worse off because of it.
Can u pls tell us more of the names of the right wing billionaires who are funding so many of the anti democracy efforts? Also - why are right wing bill so opposed to scientific & medical research which has been one of the very key reasons for American greatness?
Can we talk about the disclaimer? What is happening at and in substack that has you concerned? I rely on these posts for almost all my news. This has me very worried.
There are many valuable voices on Substack, keep reading and sharing their work and as an individual keep supporting those people on or off the platform. We do not think that Substack in the long-term is a solution to the information crises and its leadership and ownership are not aligned with our values. In our piece about Substack we explain our concerns and solutions. I hope that clarifies.
Excellent distillation: “Free speech is a vital right. … But freedom of speech isn’t the same as freedom of reach.” The SCOTUS decision on Citizens United confused that, and politics and public wellbeing are worse off because of it.
Can u pls tell us more of the names of the right wing billionaires who are funding so many of the anti democracy efforts? Also - why are right wing bill so opposed to scientific & medical research which has been one of the very key reasons for American greatness?
Scaife, Bradley, Koch, Griffin, Pope, Yass, Murdoch, Adelson, Singer, Crow, Wilks, Musk, Ellison…
https://altnih4science.substack.com/p/trump-is-attacking-nih-to-attack-universities
https://scienceandfreedomalliance.substack.com/cp/170235274
Can we talk about the disclaimer? What is happening at and in substack that has you concerned? I rely on these posts for almost all my news. This has me very worried.
Hi Audrey. Thanks for the comment. Our concerns are outlined here: https://mediaanddemocracyproject.substack.com/p/substack-has-a-nazi-problem-and-a
There are many valuable voices on Substack, keep reading and sharing their work and as an individual keep supporting those people on or off the platform. We do not think that Substack in the long-term is a solution to the information crises and its leadership and ownership are not aligned with our values. In our piece about Substack we explain our concerns and solutions. I hope that clarifies.
This may give some context: https://lithub.com/the-case-against-substack-icymi/
That last link is to Lithub, founded by a conservative. Should be read with a wary eye.
Ghost seems a promising platform. Will subscribe if you offer a PayPal option