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Eliza Orlins's avatar

This is devastating, courageous, and absolutely essential reading. Thank you for refusing to stay silent, even when the cost was so high. Your story is a warning—and a call to action. Big Law’s complicity in authoritarianism isn’t just a legal issue, it’s a democratic one. I hope every lawyer, law student, and person who still believes in justice reads this and shares it. You’re not alone—and your voice matters.

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Natalie Wulderk's avatar

Thank you for using your voice to confront Big Law. I hope other lawyers will follow your lead.

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R V's avatar

Proud of you, Ryan!

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Megan Pioch's avatar

Check out the NY City Bar Association. They’ve had a Task Force for almost 10 years having to do with the persecution of lawyers practicing law internationally by their own governments. C Pioch, Esq. is the Task Force Leader.

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Deb's avatar

Thank you for your honest account. This will be only the beginning of something much bigger for you!

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R D Moon's avatar

Deeply appreciate your voice. The Madness we are in now is lethal. We do stand to lose …. Lose….

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Zackory Kirk's avatar

Wonderful post! We are with you!

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New Bee's avatar

I’m glad you’ve always been on humanities side. As it should be. Can you help find legal avenues for citizens to legitimately re-direct federal taxes to pay for the social services they terminated and a legal fund for people? The IRS is corrupt and I won’t fund a hybrid federal/state/corporate militia aimed at citizens and non-violent immigrants.

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Dot Magee's avatar

Thank you for standing up for what is right. I hope you have landed on your feet somewhere where you can keep using your voice

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Tim's avatar

Ryan, I just watched your interview with Aaron Parnas and am now subscribed to your substack. I applaud your courage and determination to speak truth to power. We are in very dangerous times which requires all of us - those of us who believe in the Constitution and our right to free speech - to become active in defending our democracy. THANK YOU for everything you are doing!!

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Annie's avatar

I Admire your courage to step out of the box that the big Law Firm tried to intimidate you into not expressing free speech your Freedoms.! I thank God there are young men like you to carry us through this evil Authoritarian 47 Regime. You worked your way up from nothing to a shining star, then were shot down. Don’t despair, You will rise again to stand for Righteousness , our Freedoms and Justice for all! You are what this government needs I will keep following you!!Thank you !

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Debra Jensen's avatar

Thank you for using your voice for all Americans. Wishing you luck and safety, stay strong ✌️ 🇺🇸 Look forward to reading/ watching future pieces by you and I'll do my part to spread your important message.

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Mo's avatar

Thank you Ryan! Well said!

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Janessa R's avatar

Thank you. This is important work you are doing!

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lkyablonda's avatar

Stay strong. I have

learned so much from you!

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Ed Walsh's avatar

Thank you!

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