Marisa Kabas, an independent journalist, gained prominence by breaking a crucial White House story through her newsletter, The Handbasket. Following the scoop regarding a government memo directing a pause on federal grants, her subscriber count surged to 17,500, including 1,900 paid subscribers. Kabas, who previously freelanced for notable outlets, launched her newsletter as a way to regain control over her work amid challenges in traditional media pitching. Her story signifies a shift towards the viability of independent journalism in the current media landscape.
Independent journalist Marisa Kabas experienced a significant shift in her career with the launch of her newsletter, The Handbasket, which now has 17,500 subscribers.
Kabas broke a major White House story through her newsletter, making visible the challenges and triumphs independent journalists face in a rapidly changing media landscape.
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