Powerful piece! it’s a harsh reminder that democracy isn’t truly free when access to rights, influence, and even justice depends on the size of your bank account.
Good points and probably the right move for some. I think those of us who have some means and influence need to stay and hold the line. Thanks for the kind words RE: the newsletter, Marenco. I've been enjoying having a place to write where I'm not beholden to an algorithm that drowns out dissent.
Powerful piece! it’s a harsh reminder that democracy isn’t truly free when access to rights, influence, and even justice depends on the size of your bank account.
Citizens vs US was the beginning of the end. Since that cataclysmic misstep, money dresses up as speech—and rewrites the laws in its own image.
Financial Times: Americans, it's time to move to Europe. https://www.ft.com/content/fcf98995-0a5b-4b97-82cf-fb31ca3515e9 Love the newsletter. Keep it up.
Good points and probably the right move for some. I think those of us who have some means and influence need to stay and hold the line. Thanks for the kind words RE: the newsletter, Marenco. I've been enjoying having a place to write where I'm not beholden to an algorithm that drowns out dissent.
There's also Bluesky, if you still want a social media channel to write in, without the algorithm drowning out dissent.
I'm parked there but discoverability is tricky -- in both directions.