This evening, as I prepare to shut down for Yom Kippur for the next 25 hours, I want to leave you with a message that feels both deeply personal and urgently necessary.

We are living through extraordinary times.
Uncertain times.
Unprecedented times.

Since January 20th, the news cycle has been relentless. The constant stream of headlines, crises, and breaking updates has left all of us breathless. It is exhausting just to keep up, and I’ll admit it: I, too, crave a pause. For me, the next 25 hours will bring one. By shutting down for Yom Kippur, I’ll be forced to put down my phone, to step away from the noise, to remember that reflection is also resistance.

And if there was ever a moment when you needed independent voices, it’s now. That’s why I ask you to subscribe to this newsletter. Subscriptions fuel this work. They keep us free, unfiltered, and unafraid. If you value having the truth delivered directly to you, without spin, then becoming a subscriber is one of the most powerful ways you can stand with me in this fight.

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Let’s be honest: silence, even temporary silence, does not change the reality of what we face. We are living in an era where truth itself is under siege. Fear is everywhere. Yet courage is, too—I’ve seen it in you. I’ve read your stories, I’ve heard your voices, and I’ve witnessed the determination you carry even when the odds feel stacked against us. The fact that we are still here, pushing back against false narratives, fighting to speak truth in October, is itself a testament to your resilience.

Make no mistake: silencing dissent has always been the goal. And this Administration is moving faster and bolder than any we’ve seen.

Last night, I spoke at The George Washington University, my alma mater. The event was nonpartisan, hosted by the College Democrats, but the room was full of students from both parties. We talked about how media is changing in this fast-moving landscape, about the role of journalism, about the future of free speech.

One student asked me: What do you think about where the First Amendment stands today—and where it’s headed?

My answer was plain. The First Amendment is under attack. This Administration has not only gone after journalists—it has gone after protestors (especially pro-Palestinian voices on campuses), and it has gone after independent media figures. This is not random; this is deliberate. They are testing how far the law can bend, how much the Constitution can be twisted, before the people rise up and say enough.

And yes, we’ve seen moments of pushback. When Jimmy Kimmel was targeted, Disney lost over a million subscriptions. When Target’s DEI policies drew outrage, the CEO was reassigned. Those actions matter. But too often, the institutions that were built to defend us—the law firms, the media companies, the universities—have folded under pressure. Law firms now offer free legal work to the Administration. Media outlets soften their reporting to avoid lawsuits. Instead of standing as shields, they’ve become silencers.

And that’s why your voice matters.

Because here’s the truth: institutions may bend. Corporations may cave. Leaders may falter. But when the people stand, they cannot be ignored.

That was my message to the students last night, and it is my message to you tonight:
Keep speaking up.
Keep speaking out.
Keep supporting independent media that dares to tell the truth.

They asked me if I was ever afraid of being indicted for speaking out. My answer was simple: yes, of course I am. But fear cannot rule us. Fear cannot silence us. If we collectively raise our voices, they will have no choice but to stop targeting their opponents.

Our voices are stronger than their threats.
Our courage is stronger than their intimidation.
Our unity is stronger than their power.

So tonight, as I step into 25 hours of quiet reflection, I ask you to keep going. To hold the line. To keep the fight alive.

Because truth is worth it.
Because freedom demands it.
Because silence is not an option.

Good night. Stay strong.