Rubin, who has stepped down from The Washington Post to lead this initiative, stated that The Contrarian aims to provide independent journalism free from corporate influences. Eisen described the platform as a space for diverse voices committed to addressing challenges to democracy.
“The goal is to create an independent and resolute platform,” Eisen noted. Rubin emphasized the growing importance of independent media in protecting democratic principles.
The platform features contributions from more than two dozen experts in law, politics, and culture, including Sherrilyn Ifill, Joyce Vance, and George Conway.
The Contrarian offers both free and subscription-based content and can be followed on Bluesky at @contrariannews.bsky.social.
