Disable javascript or use a browser that doesn't run it. I am an emacs user so its browser, eww, works for me.

In iOS you can make use of Reader mode, just click on the Hamburger-like icon to the left side of the URL.

A very well timed press of the escape key, between when the text has started booting and the paywall has started booting. You do it earlier than you'd think.

They really need to get one giant paywall, It doesn't make sense to subscribe to 15 different sources for $300/month