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The Left Hook with Wajahat Ali

by THE LEFT HOOK with Wajahat Ali

Wajahat Ali's The Left Hook offers thoroughly opinionated takes on politics, culture, and religion, free from corporate censorship. Drawing on a unique life of extremes, Ali fights back against authoritarianism with humor and compassion.

The Beinart Notebook

by Peter Beinart

Peter Beinart analyzes U.S. foreign policy and Israel-Palestine, advocating for earned moral authority and Jewish safety via Palestinian equality. Expect sharp insights.

Oldster Magazine

by Sari Botton

Editor Sari Botton's Oldster Magazine explores the universal experience of aging, de-stigmatizing it through essays, interviews, and intergenerational dialogue.

SENSUAL TERRORS

by caro 🪽⋆.˚

Caro C. dissects horror and psychological thrillers, exploring body politics, gender, race, Black cinema, and queerness, with fresh perspectives on film's societal impact.

Before We Were White | Brian Halpin | Substack

by Brian Halpin

Brian Halpin's Before We Were White debunks American history myths, particularly the damaging myth of "race identity," exploring forgotten cultural aspects through stories and evidence.

Brand Archive – Brand & rebrand launches as they happen

by Richard Baird

Richard Baird's Brand Archive is a curated newsletter tracking and analyzing new brand and rebrand launches as they happen, offering insights into design and strategy.

Our Bodies: Ourselves | Liddy Grantland (she/her) | Substack

by Liddy Grantland (she/her)

Liddy Grantland's "Our Bodies: Ourselves" explores disability, reproductive, and body justice via personal stories on embodiment, chronic pain, cancer, gender, and sex, building community.

Kinfolk Daily by CRWNMAG | Substack

by CRWNMAG

Kinfolk Daily by CRWNMAG delivers soulful, politically aware storytelling through essays, interviews, and cultural notes, crafted as a love letter to Black women.

Liminal with Jennifer Steil | Substack

by Jennifer Steil

Jennifer Steil details her personal battle with ovarian cancer and her life across cultures, exploring how to find meaning and connection in 'liminal' spaces.

Every Nigga Deserves

by Every Nigga Deserves

This newsletter emphasizes community engagement, inviting readers to connect over shared interests and participate actively in the comments section.

The Walt Right | Walt Bismarck | Substack

by Walt Bismarck

Walt Bismarck's Tortuga advocates for affluent, urban, secular straight white men. It tackles inflammatory topics and builds an insular community for cultural influence.

april & the fool | Substack

by april

April explores human connection. Informed by her diverse background, she examines how people connect across cultures, race, and differences.

Metodo Boshi | Emmaboshi | Substack

by Emmaboshi

Graphic designer Emmaboshi shares insights and methodology from 25 years in the craft, helping designers evolve their work and deepen visual culture.

Lazo Letters | Cristina Maza | Substack

by Cristina Maza

Lazo Letters is Lazo Magazine's weekly newsletter for travelers, immigrants, and multicultural individuals, using multi-media to highlight an interconnected world.

ZEITGEIST

by Katja Hoyer

Katja Hoyer, a German living in Britain, provides personal reflections and analysis of German history, politics, and culture through her anglicized lens.

Unwelcome Archive | MadFem ♀️ | Substack

by MadFem ♀️

MadFem ♀️'s "Unwelcome Archive" explores the journey of a former trans ally turned TERF, boldly confronting critics with sharp commentary and a defiant voice.

Liminal Space by Sarah Wood González | Substack

by Sarah Wood González

Writer Sarah Wood González, published in The New York Times and Vogue, shares personal essays on culture, style, and life's transitional phases.

one cup of tea | janelle | Substack

by janelle

Janelle explores life's big existential questions, offering a space for self-reflection, discovery, and the quiet joy of living.

Gothic Tales and Desert Revelations

by Victoria Dougherty

Victoria Dougherty shares essays on emotional exile, finding home across continents, and family secrets unearthed after moving to Doha, alongside original gothic fiction.

I'm Fine I'm Fine Just Understand | ND Stevenson | Substack

by ND Stevenson

ND Stevenson shares comics and updates on transition, mental health, and life. Features creative process insights, Q&A, and a clear, unwavering advocacy for trans safety.

Kohdi Rvyne

by Kohdi Rvyne

Kohdi Rvyne's weekly essays explore identity reconstruction, nervous system recalibration, and true transformation, guiding readers to graduate from recovery.

Good Trouble | Harp | Substack

by Harp

Harp delivers weekly "diatribes" in "Good Trouble," a newsletter for non-conformists and anti-establishment thinkers. It fosters a community for those who embrace "razzle-dazzle and the dream weave."

Irlanda.ie | Victor Vasile | Substack

by Victor Vasile

Irlanda.ie is Victor Vasile's personal journal by a Romanian expat in Ireland, sharing authentic thoughts on books, films, memories, and life.

Mixed Borders with Mira Kamdar | Substack

by Mira Kamdar

Award-winning Paris-based author Mira Kamdar explores global collisions and diverse identities, blending personal narrative with sharp analysis and a celebration of hybridity.

Stained Glass Woman | Doc Impossible | Substack

by Doc Impossible

Zoe, a professor and trans woman, shares personal essays on trans identity, science, philosophy, and navigating C-PTSD and trauma.

Adulthood... with a chance of autism

by Autistic Ang

Autistic Ang offers a supportive space for late-identified autistic adults, providing reflections, tools, and insights to validate their lived reality.

aphrodite's cabin | shreya | Substack

by shreya

aphrodite's cabin is a personal newsletter on girlhood, desire, and defiance, exploring unlearning societal expectations and embracing messy, self-defined femininity.

Dr Stacey Patton

by Dr Stacey Patton

Dr Stacey Patton fosters a community for readers to share interests and engage in discussions, with an option to support the work through subscriptions.

Stella O'Malley | Substack

by Stella O'Malley

Stella O'Malley, a psychotherapist and author, offers insights on gender identity, informed by her personal journey and clinical work, supporting parents navigating children's gender distress.

the weekly scrapbook | jc 💌 | Substack

by jc 💌

Judit's the weekly scrapbook explores navigating modern life, digital minimalism, internet culture, identity, relationships, and the influencer economy.

Forbidden Chronicles.

by FIERRO R.

"Forbidden Chronicles" explores male sexuality through interviews with Mexican men, revealing weekly immoral tales of passion and hidden desires.

Love Lives Here with Michell C. Clark | Substack

by Michell C. Clark

Michell C. Clark writes from the heart about healing, self-worth, and identity. Love Lives Here offers insights for authentic growth and community, helping readers feel seen.

hankycode

by Rebecca

Rebecca's hankycode spotlights LGBTQ+ history and current queer experiences, documenting them proudly. It provides artist features, education, and community.

Supermom Dropout Club | Stacy McCann | Substack

by Stacy McCann

Stacy McCann, a licensed therapist, supports mothers battling mental load and isolation, fostering a community for prioritizing their own needs.

The Mizrahi Perspective | Alon Mizrahi | Substack

by Alon Mizrahi

Alon Mizrahi, an Arab-Jewish anti-establishment radical, offers compelling cultural and political analyses, exploring decolonization and his estrangement from Zionism.

internet princess | rayne fisher-quann | Substack

by rayne fisher-quann

Rayne Fisher-Quann's long-form essays delve into the nature of attention: what we do with it, to get it, and what it does to us in return.

The Motherland

by Daphne Delvaux, Esq.

The Motherland by Daphne Delvaux, Esq. provides critical commentary on societal and psychological warfare, motherhood, and justice, informed by legal insights.

Kleoverse Newsletter | Jan Valkonen | Substack

by Jan Valkonen

Kleoverse explores rebuilding professional identity on the internet, verifying experience with cryptography and multi-source data to replace claims with proof.

In Retrospect with Frederick Joseph

by Frederick Joseph

Frederick Joseph reflects on culture, politics, and personal experience, exploring how they shape the self and the world. Seeking clarity.

Peak Notions with Laura Kennedy | Substack

by Laura Kennedy

Laura Kennedy's Peak Notions offers a guide to navigating cultural chaos and digital confusion, using humor and critical insight to explore societal dynamics and beliefs.

club cinnamon | sophie cat blake | Substack

by sophie cat blake

Sophie Cat Blake's 'club cinnamon' is a quirky newsletter-diary of personal anecdotes and internet observations, and is an 'I Hate Scrappy Doo' club.

All Over the Place | Luisa | Substack

by Luisa

Luisa's 'All Over the Place' explores identity, relationships, culture, and life's nuances through thought-provoking essays, media analysis, and open discussion.

Who We Are

by The Who We Are Project

The Who We Are Project fosters a community where readers can connect over shared interests and engage in discussions via the comments section.

Through Tiny Eyes | Siyu Cao | Substack

by Siyu Cao

Comic artist Siyu Cao shares personal cross-cultural observations, insights into Chinese culture, and glimpses into her creative life through words and drawings.

The Chatner | Daniel Lavery | Substack

by Daniel Lavery

Daniel M. Lavery's twice-weekly newsletter explores literature, humor, folklore, religion, and transmasculine coping strategies with his distinctive voice.

Your Trans Cousin

by Your Trans Cousin

Your Trans Cousin shares personal insights and perspectives on transgender identity and experiences, inviting readers to engage with trans issues.

Love Ireland

by Scriptor Cogitationum

Dive into Irish culture with Love Ireland by Scriptor Cogitationum. Explore the heritage and contemporary life of Ireland.

Blackstack | Substack

by Blackstack

Blackstack is a community and platform for Black writers and creatives, offering curated newsletters, a print magazine, and a mission to reclaim independent Black publishing.

Notes On 💌 | Hannah Connolly | Substack

by Hannah Connolly

Hannah Connolly's Notes On explores culture and daily life: internet moments, literature, identity, and finding beauty in a confusing world.

The Secret Gender Files

by Malcolm Richard Clark

Author Malcolm Richard Clark dissects and dismantles claims and pseudo-science from the LGBTQ+ lobby, fostering a safe space for open discussion.