Tonight, someone asked me what I thought the future of journalism would be.

I didn’t even have to think about it. My answer came out immediately: social media.

It might sound surprising, even strange, to some people. For a long time, journalism meant newspapers on the doorstep, anchors on television, or long reports written in magazines. But today, the reality is different. Social media has become the place where stories break, where conversations happen in real time, and where truth spreads quickly. It is the modern public square.

If you had told me years ago that this would one day become my full-time job, I would have laughed. It seemed impossible. And yet, here I am—part of a platform that reaches millions of people every single day. I didn’t do it alone. You helped me build it. This community made it possible. For that, I am deeply thankful.

That’s why your support matters more than ever. This platform doesn’t have billionaire backers. It exists because of you—because people like you choose to believe in independent journalism and are willing to stand behind it. If you value this work, if you believe in what we are building, I ask you to consider subscribing. Every subscription, every contribution, makes it possible for me to keep going without compromise.

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Traditional media still exists, but it no longer holds all the power. For decades, big newspapers, cable networks, and billionaire-owned outlets decided what stories got attention and what stories were ignored. That control is slipping.

Now, the people have more power. Independent platforms like this one can push stories to the forefront without asking permission. We can talk about what matters even if the mainstream outlets choose not to. And we can do it without billionaire investors, without corporate sponsors, and without anyone telling us to stay quiet. That freedom makes some people nervous.

Change always feels threatening to those who benefited from the old system. If independent platforms like this succeed, traditional outlets will be forced to change the way they operate. They’ll have to adapt to new expectations, new formats, and new accountability. That’s not easy for them—but it is necessary.

At the same time, we can’t ignore what’s happening in politics and government. The Trump Administration has mastered what’s known as the “flood the zone” strategy. The idea is simple: throw so much information, controversy, and noise at the public that no one can focus on any single issue.

And it works.

Think about what’s slipped from the headlines in just the last few months. The Epstein files, which deserve serious investigation and attention, barely make the news. A major budget bill was signed into law not long ago, and its impact will be felt for years—but hardly anyone is talking about it. Even the protests in Washington, D.C., where citizens stood up against the deployment of the National Guard, have quickly faded from view. These are not small stories. They matter. But because of the constant flood of distractions, they are pushed aside.

That is why independent journalism is so important right now. We can choose not to look away. We can keep these issues alive. We can refuse to let the truth get buried under endless headlines and talking points.

Of course, that makes us a target. Some people want us to fail. They don’t want to see a platform rise from nothing, powered only by the support of everyday people. They don’t want a space that isn’t controlled by billionaires or corporations. Why? Because independence means accountability. It means no one can pull the strings. And that scares them.

But let me be clear about something: I will not apologize for doing this work. I will not apologize for telling the truth, for shining a light on stories that others would rather bury, or for building something that gives millions of people access to honest reporting without filters. This is not about pleasing those who already hold power. This is about speaking for those who are ignored, overlooked, and unheard. I won’t slow down. I won’t back away. And I certainly won’t say “sorry” for doing the job that so many try to stop me from doing.

I know these are hard times. I know that hearing the news day after day can feel exhausting, even overwhelming. Sometimes it feels like too much to carry. If you need to step away, please do so. Protect your mental health. Take breaks when you need them.

But know this: I’ll still be here. This platform will still be here. We are not going anywhere. There are no breaks when it comes to the truth. No pauses. No stopping. Because the truth doesn’t take time off, and neither can we.

It’s me, it’s you, and it’s all of us together—building something new, something different, something powerful. This is what the future of journalism looks like. Not headlines written to please advertisers. Not stories cut short because they’re inconvenient. But real conversations, real truth, and real people standing together.

So tonight, I just want to say thank you. Thank you for being here, for believing, and for helping to build something that others thought was impossible. The fight for truth is never easy, but it is always worth it. And with your support—through every share, every voice, and yes, every subscription—we will keep pushing forward.

No apologies. No backing down. Just the truth, every single day. And as long as we keep going side by side, nothing can stop us.