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Dem_in_Nebr.

(378 posts) Mon Jun 29, 2026, 10:21 AM Jun 29

Sub stack: The Pugilist with Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez

I read the Pugilist on SubStack and it's not light reading. She puts me in mind of a policy wonk. I recommend her highly although I fear for her safety.

Give her a shot. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. We need more people like her.

https://alisav.substack.com/

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Sub stack: The Pugilist with Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez (Original Post) Dem_in_Nebr. Jun 29 OP

Every essay is though provoking. Ferryboat Jun 29 #1

Ferryboat

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1. Every essay is though provoking.

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Mon Jun 29, 2026, 01:00 PM

Jun 29

Been following for awhile. She is in real danger from powerful interests.

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