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Why the Paywall?

How and why to write for a living.

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Pedro L. Gonzalez
Oct 28, 2023
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“Room in New York” by Edward Hopper (1932).

A reader complained last night via email about the paywall on my “Lee’s Ghost” piece. Based on what they wrote, this person struck me as a recent arrival, fresh off the boat to Contra. But it warrants a response anyway, considering most content used to be free. I’m sure they’re not the only ones with questions.…

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