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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Adult Sex Ed | Dani Faith Leonard | Substack

by Dani Faith Leonard

Filmmaker and writer Dani Faith Leonard's Adult Sex Ed dives into the history, culture, and science of sex, exploring topics from lube to celebrity tapes and extremism.

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.

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.

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.

Logo Histories | Richard Baird | Substack

by Richard Baird

Richard Baird's Logo Histories explores the history of logo and corporate identity design, offering designers crucial context and connecting them to the thinking of past pioneers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Feminine Editorial | Substack

by The Feminine Editorial

The Feminine Editorial explores the inner lives of women, delving into desire, identity, and the quiet psychological landscapes we inhabit. Founder Holly merges psychology with story to offer depth over noise.

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.

Her Thirties | Substack

by Her Thirties

Her Thirties redefines what it means to be a woman in her 30s, offering nuanced conversations on relationships, money, and identity beyond social media narratives.

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.

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.

Eric Williams | Substack

by Eric Williams

Eric Williams shares bonus podcast episodes, his horny talk show 'Confession Hole,' and performance info, all aimed at making the world gayer.

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.

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.

Unfinished Journeys

by Emily Chappell

Author and ultra-endurance cyclist Emily Chappell pens personal essays and stories about bike travel, adventure, and community for fellow explorers.

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.

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.

Love Ireland

by Scriptor Cogitationum

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

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.

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.

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.

BP&O

by Richard Baird

BP&O delivers weekly design reviews, logo gallery updates, and insights on branding and packaging. Readers also get discounts on design resources.

Forbidden Chronicles.

by FIERRO R.

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

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.

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.

The Power of Us

by Dominic Packer & Jay Van Bavel

Psychologists Dominic Packer and Jay Van Bavel dissect group dynamics and social identity, offering science-backed advice to boost cooperation and performance.

Estrangeirismos | Lidyanne | Substack

by Lidyanne

Lidyanne Aquino's Estrangeirismos explores the pains and delights of living far from her home country, detailing the small daily stumbles.

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.

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.

Them Before Us | Substack

by Them Before Us

Them Before Us equips advocates with unapologetic language and research to defend children's natural rights on issues like divorce, gender ideology, and surrogacy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

hankycode

by Rebecca

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