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 Conor FriedersdorfThe Best of Journalism | |
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| Followers | 30,577 |
| Last 7 days | from Nov 7 |
| Last 30 days | from Nov 30 |
| Subscribers (rounded) | 19K+ |
| Paid subscribers | Thousands |
| Best board spot | #79 News Bestsellers |
| Recommended by | 54 |
| New recommenders, 30 days | +1 |
| Recommends | 16 |
| Tracked since | Oct 31, 2026 |
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Conor Friedersdorf
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