On Friday afternoons, I send out my analysis of the most important democracy news of the week. Today, however, I want to share some news that is personally important to me. Last night, Oliver Darcy reported that Democracy Docket had reached several critical milestones.

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August 29, 2025

On Friday afternoons, I send out my analysis of the most important democracy news of the week. Today, however, I want to share some news that is personally important to me.

Last night, Oliver Darcy reported that Democracy Docket had reached several critical milestones. His independent news outlet, Status, is a must-read for me that I highly recommend. However, I wanted to share the news with our loyal subscribers and members directly.

- Democracy Docket now has over 430,000 subscribers, more than 50,000 of which are paying premium members.

- It crossed 500,000 subscribers on its YouTube channel — an ambitious goal we set earlier this year to hit by the end of summer.

- It has a combined social following of close to a million.

All this work is supported by a 20-person team that works every day to help provide the news information and analysis that you have come to expect. They produce daily breaking news, long form video and text content and opinion and analysis you cannot find anywhere else.

Democracy Docket exists because of you. We have no corporate backers, no investors — only people who believe in protecting democracy. We’re proud of how far we’ve come, but we’re not slowing down now.

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When I started Democracy Docket in 2020, I dreamed that it would someday become a vital part of the pro-democracy information ecosystem. But, to be honest, I never imagined it would become as important to as many people as it has.

I want you all to know how seriously I take that responsibility. I read your comments — your hopes, fears, suggestions and encouragement — and take them to heart. I am touched by how many of you have said that the community at Democracy Docket is helping make this difficult time in our history a little bit easier. Democracy Docket continues to exist and thrive thanks to your loyal readership and support. Your warmth and support helps me through these times as well.

At the end of the piece, Darcy asked me about the Democracy Docket’s future growth. Here is what I said:

"We don't have any investors. There is no corporate backing. There is no venture capital. We will grow our coverage to meet our readership and so if people like what we are doing, we will grow. We will add more content. We will add more reporters. We will add more verticals. We exist to provide information for those who want it."

The beauty of democracy is that it is ultimately in your hands. So is the future of Democracy Docket. I would not have it any other way.

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