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Hal Brown's avatar

I'd like to nominate (how that term has turned out to be a curse thanks to Trump) Ann Telnais for your cartoonist. https://substack.com/@anntelnaes

Grumpy Liberal's avatar

Mark Cuban a few days ago asked for her contact info on Bluesky to sponsor her as a cartoonist on Bluesky. Perhaps he could be persuaded to sponsor her here as well. What say, Mark?

Jim Reddick's avatar

What a great idea! Let's get the whole gang together.

Nan Reiner's avatar

Hear, hear!

And see, see!

Marcia Battin's avatar

I was coming here to say just that. Hoping Ann Telnaes joins you.

Beth B's avatar

I second, third, fourth, fifth ....... that nomination!

Public Servant's avatar

"Unflinching journalism in defense of democracy" is a great tagline. Take heart that government workers like me will undermine Trump like we did during his first term. Disinformation is the biggest danger to our democracy: https://democracydefender2025.substack.com/p/trump-musk-and-zuckerberg-fan-the

reynard61's avatar

"'Unflinching journalism in defense of democracy' is a great tagline."

Well, it's better than "Democracy Dies in Darkness"... 🙄😒

Dr. Steven Quest's avatar

I think that’s been changed to, “Democracy, Die in Darkness.”

Eleanor Duffield's avatar

And National Security servant are under demand to vacate as of 12:01 Jan 20.

Diane Lee's avatar

Thank you for your integrity 🙏

Eugine Nier's avatar

Already barging about undermining democracy, I see.

I look forward to DOGE purging the government of you parasites.

Laurie Fendrich's avatar

Don't you have your own sites to go to?

Eugine Nier's avatar

Sorry, didn't realize this was supposed to be an echo chamber.

Barber Lynch's avatar

The tag line Democracy Dies in Darkness has become its own self- prophecy on dying. Intentionally applied.

Eugine Nier's avatar

It was always meant as a threat. Fortunately since Elon freed twitter, the MSM's attempt to smother democracy has failed.

Disruptive Annotations's avatar

Blockety block with the three dots! Push them immediately out! We must keep this clean of them otherwise felon4534 will hear about this and somehow cut us off by the roots! Block her asap!

Steve wall's avatar

Elonia not a parasite??

Eugine Nier's avatar

Elon actually builds things.

CMP's avatar

I’m thrilled! Jennifer Rubin is the only reason why I kept my WaPo subscription as long as I did.

Please ensure that any video has a transcript or is captioned for your readers who are unable to hear.

(I have the listening part down pat!)

JA's avatar

Had resigned once from WP after that endorsement hang up! Now that Jen can be seen and heard, will resign again! Bye, bye Bezos!

Jill Grunewald's avatar

Can’t thank you enough for all of these trusted names working together for love of saving our democracy! 💔🤍💙🇺🇸

Cheryl Chanaud's avatar

Will you consider the psychology of Trumpism? This is just as important as history, law, political decision-making, etc., in understanding what may happen, what has happened.... For example, Dr. Bandy X. Lee, formerly of Yale University, has grave insights into the psychology of Trump and his followers.

Ruth's avatar

Bandy X. Lee has been excellent - from before Trump was elected the first time - would love her to join the Contrarian. Great idea.

Mema's avatar

I agree. Brandy X. Lee has been educational on psychology behavioral. I listened to her on MTN with Anthony Davis. Amazing insight.

Warrior4Justice's avatar

I've just written a post on this, as a psychotherapist of decades and will post on my Substack.

Jocelyn Goranson's avatar

Just as important as the psychology of Trump is that of ordinary citizens who follow him like lemmings. We can't survive if half of the country is at odds with the other half. How can we make an impact with our fellow citizens?

Mel E's avatar

Please change your new subscription survey to include Bluesky. That’s how I heard about you and it’s not listed. I had to type it in under “other”

Simply Susan's avatar

Same here, and thanks for mentioning that.

Simply Susan's avatar

I was referring to the choices offered on Contrarian's initial survey. Bluesky was not an option for where we heard about it, so we chose "other" and wrote in Bluesky. Do you mean that was changed, I hope?

Simply Susan's avatar

You and Jen have lifted my spirits at a time when they were awfully low. Your list of contributors contains several of my favorites.

Please let Jen know that I had been hoping and waiting for her to leave the Washington Post. Today was Wish Fulfillment Monday.

Leslie Ann Epperson's avatar

I am relieved to see The Contrarian and to see so many writers I am already reading gathering under one roof, so to speak, to help us navigate the crazy days ahead. We all need attorneys to stand up for us in court and journalists to speak out for us to the world without flinching from dark truths because there are fortunes to consider. The gluttony controlling the actions of those who already have plenty is appalling. You give me hope.

Jane in NC's avatar

This is the best news I've heard since the election. Awesome lineup of contributors. I'm pleased to be an early subscriber.

Mary Gottesman's avatar

Please add Anne Telnaes to your terrific line-up!

Doriejean Tiseth's avatar

I was waiting for Jennifer to leave the Post. I did. Proud of her. Looking forward to your pulications.

Old Man's avatar

This is a fantastic group you have assembled.

Patrick Donoho's avatar

I just finally cancelled my WPO subscription and joined your venture.

Maxine Finniss's avatar

Looking forward to hours of insightful, informative and inspiring information and guidance from the group. Best wishes to you folks and to the rest of us out here in no man’s land

Give ‘em hell—-

Helen Harberts's avatar

Just reading the contributors makes me so hopeful. Thank you.

Rich Wingerter's avatar

Time for our own media.

Neal Stiffelman's avatar

It’s the freakin’ A-Team!!! With Jen as Mister T’s character, she’ll need a tagline.