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On Monday, subscribers to Axios Pro: Policy received a curious email from Axios. It began with a thank you for being a “valued subscriber” and expressed a desire to “better serve” both them and the outlet’s “entire audience.” The message went on to explain that Axios plans to “fortify our free newsletters covering policy topics” and, as a result, would be “bringing our policy coverage out from behind the Pro paywall.”
"We are committed to bringing clear, clinical analysis on complex policy issues to you and all readers," said the note, obtained by Status. "Your favorite Axios Pro: Policy reporters will now share their expert work in our free newsletter portfolio."
At first glance, the tone suggested the Arlington-based outlet was perhaps doubling down on its policy journalism. But in reality, the note marked a quiet retreat…
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