I think those kinds of people read too much shonen manga

Some articles get listed on the internet archive so you can read without a paywall. I think there's also an extension you can get to stop them from asking for money.

But I agree it sucks! And the right wing news outlets don't do this! Their shit spreads all around!

it was the week elon was taking away free verification check marks and her ski trial had just ended. i thought this would be a more enduring cultural event but, needless to say, much has happened since then.