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Virgin Monk Boy's avatar

Fifty million reads with no paywall is not just a milestone. It is a small rebellion with Wi-Fi. In a media landscape where billionaires keep buying the megaphones and then acting shocked when the truth develops a limp, people-funded journalism feels downright medicinal. No hedge-fund gatekeeper, no velvet rope, no “subscribe to find out whether human rights matter.” Just the work, open to everyone. That is how you build trust without needing a billionaire babysitter.

Garrett Mengel's avatar

Fifty Million! That is truly impressive! Congratulations, and good job!

This proves that what people want is good content, honestly provided. They CAN tell the difference! When your product is good, you've "built a better mousetrap" and the world really will eventually beat a path to your door.

Caryl Swift's avatar

Congratulations! May you go to use to go from strength to strength ❤️

Caryl Swift's avatar

Congratulations! May you go on from strength to strength ❤️

Jeremy Ney's avatar

Congrats on the fantastic milestone

Lynn's avatar

Congratulations on reaching 50 million - that’s amazing. Thank you for your unrelenting compassion and dedication to justice. I’m so grateful for your insightful and inspiring work.

LeslieHD's avatar

Congratulations Qasim! Hard, honest works pays off! 🥳❤️ (even if it doesn't buy you a yacht 😉)

Laura Gobin's avatar

Thank you for all of your efforts in bringing light into these dark times. Your articles are truly a beacon of hope. Happy to support to keep this truth train rollin!!

Qasim Rashid, Esq.'s avatar

Thank you for your trust and support, Laura. Truly grateful.

Liga H's avatar

Congratulations!

Lori Knox's avatar

Thank you for getting the truth out there! It is so refreshing!! Thanks again!

Liz Percy's avatar

Congratulations, Qasim! I'm a news junkie, but you share important information that isn't always on the radar out there. Thank you!

Qasim Rashid, Esq.'s avatar

Grateful you're here, Liz. Thank you.

Aneesah McNamee's avatar

Congratulations and THANK YOU! I your Substack read everyday and always get something from it! I appreciate the NO paywall too ....really!

Qasim Rashid, Esq.'s avatar

Thank you Aneesah.

Connie Delaney's avatar

Congratulations! That's fantastic!

Mary S's avatar

You bring a unique and valuable voice to my daily news. Thank you for all you do.

Janie Starr's avatar

One reason I am a paid subscriber is your absence of a paywall. That system has always struck me as elitist. Mostly I pay because you offer depth and directness and a fierce integrity and compassion. You speak truth no matter what and you know your shit. Thank you 💜

Angie's avatar

I’m more likely to become a paid subscriber to someone who doesn’t have a paywall. Case in point here 🩷

Qasim Rashid, Esq.'s avatar

Thank you and agreed. We will never have a paywall.

Celeste Myslewski's avatar

I support three non-profits and only have so much money to go around BUT Let's Address This and Qasim Rashid are highest quality and compassionate--a must to support. We must keep this kind of journalism going forward--it is the light in our present and future. 💖

Qasim Rashid, Esq.'s avatar

Grateful to you Celeste