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Big Technology

by Alex Kantrowitz

Alex Kantrowitz's Big Technology reveals the hidden systems driving tech giants and shaping headlines, with deeply reported, unafraid, nuanced journalism.

The Nation's Substack

by Nation Magazine

This newsletter is published by The Nation, a historic print and digital magazine continuously published since 1865 by abolitionists.

Ken Klippenstein

by Ken Klippenstein

KlipNews is an American news organization founded by Ken Klippenstein and William M. Arkin, dedicated to revealing what the national security state is actually up to and holding power accountable.

Wonder Tools

by Jeremy Caplan

Jeremy Caplan's Wonder Tools curates new, helpful sites and apps weekly. Get concise, unbiased reviews, tips, and access to tools to boost creativity and efficiency.

Link in Bio

by Rachel Karten

Social media consultant Rachel Karten shares expert interviews with brand social managers and insightful strategy breakdowns for navigating today's internet trends.

User Mag

by Taylor Lorenz

Taylor Lorenz's User Mag offers critical analysis of internet culture, the creator economy, and how people use tech. It covers online power dynamics and emerging trends.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends

by Caitlin Dewey

Caitlin Dewey's 'Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends' curates unexpected digital culture articles and sharp insights for those missing the old internet.

The Long Game

by Molly Knight

Journalist and author Molly Knight delivers deep dives, playful commentary, and community chats on MLB news, baseball culture, and the sport's quirks.

Uncloseted Media

by Uncloseted Media

Uncloseted Media provides objective, nonpartisan investigative journalism, examining America's anti-LGBTQ landscape and elevating everyday heroes.

Deez Links

by Delia Cai

Delia Cai's Deez Links is a culture and online fixation report, offering witty takes and curated links to navigate media, art, and the absurdities of online life.

The Signorile Report

by Michelangelo Signorile

Michelangelo Signorile's independent, ad-free newsletter and radio show dissects far-right extremism, complicit media, and battles for LGBTQ+ equality and progressive change.

Oligarch Watch

by Judd Legum

Oligarch Watch delivers original reporting and analysis on the world's wealthiest individuals, exposing their immense power and influence over politics and media.

Stop the Presses

by Mark Jacob

Veteran journalist Mark Jacob's weekly newsletter dissects how right-wing extremism exploits American journalism's weaknesses and explores solutions.

Your First Byline

by Ryan Teague Beckwith

For aspiring journalists, this newsletter provides expert advice and interviews with over 250 working reporters and editors on how to break in and get your first byline.

Radical Reports

by Teddy Wilson

Journalist Teddy Wilson provides daily research, analysis, and intelligence on the U.S. Radical Right, tracking extremist movements.

More Perfect Union

by More Perfect Union

More Perfect Union, a non-profit, builds working-class power. It exposes corporate abuses and covers labor/policy through a class lens, pairing journalism with activism.

Derek Thompson

by Derek Thompson

Derek Thompson explores building an abundant future, examining science, technology (AI, biotech, clean energy), and the societal impacts of increasing isolation.

Sources

by Alex Heath

Veteran tech reporter Alex Heath's newsletter, Sources, delivers original reporting, analysis, and interviews on the AI race three to four times weekly.

Platformer

by Casey Newton

Casey Newton's Platformer guides readers daily through social networks and big tech, delivering exclusive reporting and analysis on their impact on democracy.

Stratechery

by Ben Thompson

Ben Thompson's Stratechery provides independent, acclaimed analysis of technology and media strategy, business, and societal impact.

Substance

by Tana Ganeva

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Freelancing With Tim

by Freelancing With Tim

Journalist Tim provides twice-weekly advice for freelancers on pitching, rates, and business growth, complemented by workshops and one-on-one coaching.

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.

Byline Supplement | Substack

by Byline Supplement

Delivers exclusive content from the journalists, writers, and commentators behind Byline Times, covering their newspaper, podcast, and TV station.

Dianne Jacob's Newsletter | Substack

by Dianne Jacob

Dianne Jacob provides essential resources for food writers, bloggers, and cookbook authors, offering curated trends, skill development tips, and expert interviews.

Purple Insider | Matthew Coller | Substack

by Matthew Coller

Matthew Coller's Purple Insider offers daily, credentialed coverage of the Minnesota Vikings, with creative analysis, team news, and fan-focused insights.

Inside The Newsroom — The Newsletter For Journalists | Daniel Levitt | Substack

by Daniel Levitt

Curated by Daniel Levitt, Inside The Newsroom offers journalists a comprehensive job board, freelance opportunities, career calendar, and media salary insights.

The Best of Journalism | Conor Friedersdorf | Substack

by Conor Friedersdorf

Conor Friedersdorf curates The Best of Journalism, a weekly newsletter of exceptional nonfiction. It informs readers, amplifies writers, and pops filter bubbles.

Bounces | Ben Rothenberg | Substack

by Ben Rothenberg

Ben Rothenberg (NYT, Slate) provides in-depth reporting and insights on the never-dull world of professional tennis, featuring exclusive interviews and investigations.

Marat Khairullin Substack | Substack

by Marat Khairullin

Military correspondent Marat Khairullin reports from the SMO zone on war, life, and humanitarian efforts, backed by experience in global conflicts.

The Microdose | Substack

by The Microdose

Michael Pollan and the UC Berkeley Center's The Microdose delivers twice-weekly insights on psychedelic research, policy, business, and culture.

The Blood-Rep | Tam Hussein | Substack

by Tam Hussein

Tam Hussein, a veteran investigative journalist, provides unparalleled on-the-ground analysis and exclusive insights drawn from his decade working in conflict zones.

The Palestine Chronicle | Substack

by The Palestine Chronicle

The Palestine Chronicle is an independent, EU-based non-profit dedicated to educating the public on human rights, national struggles, and democracy in Palestine.

The Line: Alberta | Substack

by The Line: Alberta

The Line: Alberta provides sharp, independent commentary on Alberta's politics, economy, and culture, offering clarity without subsidies, spin, or partisan orders.

The Stein Line | Marc Stein | Substack

by Marc Stein

Veteran NBA reporter Marc Stein provides independent, in-depth coverage, news, and analysis from his three decades covering the league.

Grace on Football | Grace Robertson | Substack

by Grace Robertson

Grace Robertson's newsletter dissects football through stats and tactics, offering fun, insightful analysis primarily focused on the Premier League.

Go Long | Tyler Dunne | Substack

by Tyler Dunne

Tyler Dunne's Go Long provides fearless, in-depth longform NFL journalism, exposing the sport's unvarnished reality from player struggles to team dysfunction.

Substack von Wissensgeist.TV | Substack

by Wissensgeist.TV

Independent journalist Nicole Hammer reports on political developments, power structures, and the people shaping them, committed to uncovering uncomfortable truths.

Marysville Matters | Joe C. | Substack

by Joe C.

Marysville Matters offers timely, objective local news for Marysville, Ohio & Union County. A former news director delivers fact-based community updates, free of politics, no snark.

Abort Retry Fail

by Bradford Morgan White

Abort Retry Fail by Bradford Morgan White chronicles the ongoing history of computing. It's ad-free, human-written, neutral, and supports his wife's vital medical costs.

Bug-eyed and Shameless | Justin Ling | Substack

by Justin Ling

Journalist Justin Ling's Bug-eyed and Shameless dissects political extremism, misinformation, and information warfare, exploring how our collective reality is unstuck.

The Coop Scoop by Marc Cooper

by The Coop Scoop

Marc Cooper, award-winning journalist & retired professor, delivers a biting, contrarian view on American politics & culture.

PALLA AVVELENATA di Paolo Ziliani

by Paolo Ziliani

PALLA AVVELENATA by Paolo Ziliani delivers unique, critical insights into football, offering a perspective on the sport found nowhere else.

Lance's Pitcher Notes

by Lance Brozdowski

Lance Brozdowski provides data-driven analysis on MLB pitchers, examining daily changes in velocity, shapes, and location to hypothesize success or failure.

Bill Steffen - Weather | Substack

by Dan Olin

Veteran meteorologist Bill Steffen provides West Michigan weather forecasts, sharing five decades of experience, personal anecdotes, and reflections on historic events.

The Ransom Note’s Substack

by The Ransom Note

The Ransom Note fosters a community where subscribers can connect over shared interests and engage in discussions within the comments section.

Bubble Pop with Rachel Gilmore | Substack

by Rachel Gilmore

Rachel Gilmore exposes liars, grifters, and hate, challenging mainstream narratives from a clear anti-racism and anti-transphobia stance.

Knicks Film School | Jonathan Macri | Substack

by Jonathan Macri

Jonathan Macri's Knicks Film School delivers daily news, analysis, and film breakdowns for Knicks fans, leveraging a unique legal and journalistic perspective. Five times a week.

History Explored

by History Explored

Historian David, with a First Class Honours degree and 50 years as a journalist, explores Modern History, detailing how people of the past thought and lived.

The Boom Review

by The Boom Review

The Boom Review features a small team of researchers who investigate seemingly unconnected global incidents, challenging standard narratives with raw data and unique analysis.