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August 10, 2026
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How Substack's legal defence won a veteran reporter's $1 million defamation fight
Jeff Stein faced financial ruin when a Trump official sued him for reporting the truth. His case reveals why legal support is becoming the deciding factor in whether independent journalists can survive doing their job.
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July 28, 2026
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Patreon's Quips Feature Marks Philosophical U-Turn From Anti-Algorithm Platform to Social Competitor
The membership platform has rolled out Twitter-style public posts after years of its CEO attacking algorithmic feeds. The shift reflects competitive pressure as Substack, Beehiiv, and OnlyFans erode Patreon's once-distinct positioning.
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