Charles JohnsonApr 14, 2024
The fact that every mainstream news site is now locked behind a paywall is a real boon for the spread of misinformation, because very few right wing sites have paywalls — which means their disinfo and propaganda can spread much more easily. Paywalls are a slow motion disaster.
Show threadNicole Parsons

@Green_Footballs

May I suggest getting a public library card?

I access almost all paywalled material for free via PressReader using my public library.

If you live in a red state, Brooklyn Public Library offers services to victims of GOP book bans & other attacks on literate citizenship. Ditto Boston Public Library.

Apr 15, 2024 at 12:52amWeb
Show threadRalfMaximusApr 15, 2024

@Green_Footballs

Very interested. How does that work exactly? I went to the PressReader website but it looks like a subscription service you pay for. Where does the library card come into it?

@Npars01

Show threadNicole ParsonsApr 15, 2024

@ralfmaximus @Green_Footballs

Using the numbers on your public library card, log on to the public library website.

PressReader is one of apps available from my public library's website.

Show threadRalfMaximusApr 15, 2024

@Green_Footballs

> PressReader is one of apps available from my public library's website.

This is the part that was unclear to me. Thank you.

@Npars01