What I've found that's worked for me as well is what Larken was saying about diversifying. I put out articles periodically shutting down common objections or particular issues dealing with authoritarianism, but I also have a memoir series, do short fiction stories, and have an ongoing sci-fi story that I post as well. Not all of it is super successful, but I produce quality work for all of it, and I've gained a small core readership that's sticking with me.