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Rakesh XamanThe Digital Democracy Watch
Followers6,918
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)3.7K+
Paid subscribers100+ badge
Best board spot#97 World Politics Rising
Recommended by25
New recommenders, 30 days+2
Recommends9
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

Rakesh Xaman

6.7k6.8k6.9k7k7.1k Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Nov 12 One reading a day from here 6,918

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When their recommendations started

Rakesh Xaman

2Feb 263Mar5Apr6May1Jun1Jul3AugSep4OctNov

Live recommendations by month started, last 24 months, Substack's dates. Outlined months are incomplete: Substack lists only the 50 newest recommenders.