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Robert Reich

by Robert Reich

Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor, offers daily commentary and media, equipping readers with truth to fight for the common good.

Brian Tyler Cohen

by Brian Tyler Cohen

Brian Tyler Cohen's newsletter fosters a community focused on protecting democracy, fighting for a more just society, and saving the planet.

Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance

by Joyce Vance

Former US Attorney Joyce Vance (MSNBC) offers plain-English explanations of law and government, analyzing current events and civic duty to help readers stay informed.

Meidas+

by MeidasTouch Network

Meidas+ by MeidasTouch Network provides independent, pro-democracy analysis on politics, law, and culture. Members get exclusive content and join a community.

Anchor Change with Katie Harbath

by Katie Harbath

Katie Harbath, former Facebook global election strategist, offers curated insights and reflections on the complex intersection of technology and democracy.

The Last Class with Robert Reich | The Last Class Film | Substack

by The Last Class Film

A community for 'The Last Class' film, documenting Robert Reich's final semester. It sparks conversation on education and democracy, offering screenings and live chats.

Yo, Miss! | Sari Beth Rosenberg | Substack

by Sari Beth Rosenberg

Educator Sari Beth Rosenberg shares historical deep dives, teaching insights, and pop culture scoops, making history relevant today and advocating for democracy.

McFaul's World | Michael McFaul | Substack

by Michael McFaul

Michael McFaul dissects international politics, great power competition, and the global struggle between democrats and autocrats, with a focus on the war in Ukraine.

Democracy for Sale | Peter Geoghegan | Substack

by Peter Geoghegan

Investigative journalists Peter Geoghegan, Lucas Amin, and Jenna Corderoy uncover dark money, hidden influence, and global threats to democracy.

The DAM Digest

by Danielle Moodie

The DAM Digest champions truth, integrity, and an educated citizenry, fostering community for rebuilding the Fourth Estate and multiracial democracy.

INSIGHT by Frida Ghitis | Substack

by Frida Ghitis

Frida Ghitis's INSIGHT delivers unique perspectives on world events, democracy, human rights, and conflict. The veteran journalist offers personal commentary and analysis.

d@w's Substack

by Democracy At Work

Democracy At Work offers insights and analysis on the intersection of democratic principles and the changing landscape of labor and societal structures.

Hopium Chronicles By Simon Rosenberg | Substack

by Simon Rosenberg

Simon Rosenberg's Hopium Chronicles offers an optimistic view of politics, providing data and strategies to counter MAGA's negativity and defend democracy.

Narativ with Zev Shalev

by Zev Shalev

Zev Shalev delivers investigative reporting and analysis on the 'War on Democracy,' covering threats to American democracy with decades of global news experience.

Political Economy, Stats, and Society | Tibor Rutar | Substack

by Tibor Rutar

Sociologist Tibor Rutar explores global issues in economic and political sociology, examining capitalism, democracy, and inequality via quantitative causal inference.

Civic Media Today | Substack

by Civic Media

Civic Media Today offers daily pro-democracy news and commentary from Wisconsin's Civic Media network (30 stations), covering statewide politics and local communities.

Open Letters, from Anne Applebaum

by Anne Applebaum

Anne Applebaum, historian and journalist, analyzes the global battle between autocratic and democratic systems.

Ask Questions Later | Dan Perry | Substack

by Dan Perry

Dan Perry, former AP bureau chief, shares insights on current affairs, geopolitics, and international relations, championing sanity and the liberal order.

Really American

by Really American

Really American fosters a community where readers can engage in discussions and support the publication through subscriptions.

Freedom Line by Viktor Kravchuk 🇺🇦🇺🇸 | Substack

by Viktor Kravchuk

Viktor Kravchuk's Freedom Line explores the fight for democracy and truth in Ukraine and America, connecting shared struggles against tyranny and propaganda.

The Concis | Shankar Narayan | Substack

by Shankar Narayan

Shankar Narayan offers unique insights in The Concis on U.S. politics, European affairs, global economics, and conflicts, championing democracy.

Intelligence for the People | Roberto Iannuzzi | Substack

by Roberto Iannuzzi

Independent researcher Roberto Iannuzzi offers critical analysis on international politics, dissecting a multipolar world, Western decline, and democracy crises.

Yascha Mounk | Substack

by Yascha Mounk

Yascha Mounk provides deep essays and interviews on liberal democracy's threats, tackling populism, polarization, and engaging world-leading thinkers on politics and culture.

UGLY POLITIX | Mark Kieran | Substack

by Mark Kieran

Ugly Politix, led by Open Britain CEO Mark Kieran, provides hard-hitting, no-nonsense analysis and diverse perspectives on British democracy, accessible to all.

The Cosmopolitan Globalist | Claire Berlinski | Substack

by Claire Berlinski

The Cosmopolitan Globalist offers genuinely global news and analysis from 68 writers worldwide, uniting on 18th-century Enlightenment ideals. Led by Claire Berlinski, it provides astute, non-partisan reporting to counter declining foreign news coverage and intellectual isolation.

Lucid | Ruth Ben-Ghiat | Substack

by Ruth Ben-Ghiat

Historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat offers big-picture analysis of authoritarianism and threats to democracy worldwide, providing solutions-oriented insights and fostering community.

The Debrief with Debra Shushan

by Debra Shushan

Debra Shushan hosts 'The Debrief,' a newsletter designed to connect readers and foster a community around shared interests.

Moral Clarity | Andrew Weinstein | Substack

by Andrew Weinstein

Andrew Weinstein offers principled, nuanced analysis of current events, law, and ethical responsibility, aiming to foster good-faith inquiry in a fractured public discourse.

DHK 郵報 | kin ko | Substack

by kin ko

DHK 郵報深入探討 web3 公民教育，旨在引導七百萬人進入區塊鏈世界。其「區塊鏈社會學」專欄作為 2020 年著作的延伸，聚焦出版自由、財富自由與民主自由，並探討透過技術實現這些自由的途徑。

Hegemon | Seva Gunitsky | Substack

by Seva Gunitsky

UofT professor Seva Gunitsky explores great powers, Russian politics, AI, and IR theory, with a focus on peace, conflict, and late Soviet history.

MAGA = NAZI | Oliver Markus Malloy | Substack

by Oliver Markus Malloy

Oliver Markus Malloy unmasks American Fascism disguised as MAGA Christianity, calling for resistance to tyranny and defense of democracy.

Future of India | Substack

by Future of India

Future of India tackles how the world's largest democracy can empower its vast youth. It analyzes India's political economy, youth bulge, and rapid tech change.

David Moscrop | Substack

by David Moscrop

David Moscrop offers weekly critical analysis on politics, economics, democracy, and culture, guiding readers to understand and navigate current events.

The 50501 Movement | Substack

by The 50501 Movement

The 50501 Movement provides essential infrastructure for a decentralized, grassroots movement fighting fascism, delivering updates, resources, and coordinated communications.

Bridge India: An Indian diaspora think tank, based in London

Bridge India is an award-winning London-based non-profit think tank fostering nuanced discourse on Indian public policy and connecting its diaspora.

Lincoln Square

by Lincoln Square

Lincoln Square provides expert analysis and tools as 'Ferocious Opposition' to Trump, MAGA, and right-wing media, aiming to defend democracy.

Media and Democracy Project

The Media and Democracy Project tackles corporate media failures, advocates for pro-democracy media infrastructure, and empowers citizens with critical thinking.

The Female Body Politic | Lorissa Rinehart | Substack

by Lorissa Rinehart

Historian Lorissa Rinehart explores women's vital role in American democracy, past, present, and future, offering feminist analysis and timely news.

Academy of Ideas | Claire Fox | Substack

by Claire Fox

Claire Fox fights cancel culture via Academy of Ideas. Expect political/cultural commentary, Westminster insights, and exclusive debate events.

Persuasion | Yascha Mounk | Substack

by Yascha Mounk

Yascha Mounk's Persuasion champions a free society, defends free speech, and promotes liberal ideals against illiberal movements with diverse thinkers and content.

PREVAIL by Greg Olear | Substack

by Greg Olear

Greg Olear’s PREVAIL delivers sharp analysis on politics, national security, and global corruption, covering the fight for democracy. Sundays feature poetry and literature.

Rörelsen | Substack

by Peter Gustavsson

Rörelsen is Sweden's largest platform for social democratic idea debate. Editor Peter Gustavsson and founder Veronica Palm lead diverse voices on societal development.

Sapan - the Southasia Peace Action Network

by Southasia Peace (Sapan)

Sapan is a coalition for peace, justice, democracy, human rights, and a visa-free Southasia. It publishes syndicated features on regionalism.

MindWar: The Psychological War on Democracy | Jim Stewartson | Substack

by Jim Stewartson

Jim Stewartson, Emmy-winning tech pioneer and ARG co-inventor, details how interactive games became QAnon, offering an insider's view.

La newsletter di MicroMega | Substack

by MicroMega

MicroMega is Italy's leading cultural and political magazine, founded in 1986. It champions justice, liberty, equality, and citizen sovereignty for true democracy.

Outspoken with Dr Naomi Wolf

by Dr Naomi Wolf

Dr Naomi Wolf delivers essays and news analyses, accurately forecasting democratic decline since 2008. She also crafts literary explorations of history and human experience.

This Week in Africa | Jeffrey Paller | Substack

by Jeffrey Paller

This Week in Africa (TWiA) delivers a weekly curated bulletin on African democracy, development, and daily life, offering a scholarly and nuanced perspective.

sakumag | yumiko sakuma | Substack

by yumiko sakuma

ジャーナリストの佐久間裕美子が、虚報と情報操作が溢れる時代に、民主主義、気候変動、社会変革をテーマに発信するニュースレター。読者と共に対話を通じて学ぶ「集合的学習」の場をめざし、アクションを促すメディアへと進化中。

Real Patriotism with Terry Moran | Substack

by Terry Moran

Former ABC News journalist Terry Moran reclaims the true meaning of patriotism, emphasizing truth, liberty, justice, and democracy for all.

The Democracy Project | Bryce Edwards | Substack

by Bryce Edwards

Bryce Edwards's Democracy Project offers news links and analysis on New Zealand politics and society, advocating for improving NZ democracy through critical thinking.