Listed below are some reasonably fast-loading alternative interfaces to Medium. The interface used is Scribe.
These alternative sites often disappear or go down. When this happens, you can switch to another instance.
Regarding privacy, be advised that unknown organizations and individuals run these interfaces.
Here is the full list of instances.
More About Scribe Interface
Scribe is an alternative front-end to Medium. It exists both as a website and as downloadable open-source software.
You have made some excellent points, and I would love to follow all of your recommendations.