WSJ launches “Free Expression” newsletter

The Wall Street Journal on Monday launched “Free Expression,” a newsletter-focused opinion brand that will be available via its own channels and Substack, reports Sara Fischer of Axios.

Fischer writes, “The new section is meant to expand WSJ’s opinion coverage to a broader audience outside of its current focus on mostly financial and business perspectives, Paul A. Gigot, The Journal’s longtime editorial page editor and vice president, said in an interview with Axios.

• “Free Expression” will later become a paid product, available as a $5 monthly add-on for current WSJ subscribers or bundled with a Journal subscription for new subscribers.
• Substack subscribers can get access via a bundled subscription with the Journal at an introductory rate of $12 monthly.
• For readers that want to sample the new product, a limited free version of the newsletter will be available weekly on Substack and the Journal’s website.”

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