WOW. WOW! You all are so amazing!
Let me tell you something: it is more than a notion to put out a DAILY newsletter. There are days when I sit here thinking, “Why am I doing this?” There are times when the information is heavy and the topics are distressing. But then I see your notes, your engagement, your stories—especially your responses to my most recent post about child sex abuse—and I remember that somebody has to do or say something, and I am somebody.
The ultimate goal is to grow this community big enough so I can eventually say goodbye to this platform, but for now, this is where I can reach folks who are like-minded and who care deeply about our democracy, our present, and our future.
As someone who spent a full decade as a journalist, this platform has reactivated my passion for the work and has allowed me to express myself in ways that traditional media never could have or would have allowed me to.
It’s a hard road. The contracts for the work are much sparser than before, which means I have to push multiple streams to keep creating and surviving. This feels like the beginning of a tipping point—maybe—but actually, let’s just enjoy today!
I will use a random number generator with numbers 1–101 and select ten people based on their position on my list of paid subscribers. I will announce who is getting the signed copy of the book, and I will also reach out to each of you separately to get your mailing information and how you want it inscribed.
Thank you all, WHETHER A PAID SUBSCRIBER OR NOT, I appreciate you!!!!!
Congrats. I’ve seen how hard you work on this and for those that don’t know it ain’t easy getting in front of a camera just about every day and then deliver something that is intelligent and that resonates. I know this. I’ve tried. lol. I’ll give it another try later but for now I’ll just sit back and let Shari take the heat.
YAY!!!! So well deserved - and just the beginning.