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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.

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.

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 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.

Hmm That's Interesting

by Clara

Hmm That's Interesting by Clara delivers a twice-weekly, humorous take on culture, pop culture, and literature, seasoned with personal anecdotes.

Hot Takes

by Adam Singer

Adam Singer's Hot Takes: Sharp, analytical commentary on culture, media, and digital trends, exploring ideology and critical thinking.

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.

BattleLines with Owen Jones

by Owen Jones

Political commentator Owen Jones provides sharp analysis and commentary on current events, politics, and social issues in his newsletter BattleLines.

This Modern World

by Tom Tomorrow

Tom Tomorrow shares an advance look at his weekly This Modern World cartoons, along with behind-the-scenes observations and various ramblings.

Welcome to Joy's House! | Joy-Ann Reid | Substack

by Joy-Ann Reid

Joy-Ann Reid's Joy's House offers daily notes, articles, books, and appearances, featuring podcasts on politics and culture.

The Fifth Column (A Podcast) | Substack

by The Fifth Column

The Fifth Column podcast by Kmele Foster, Michael Moynihan, and Matt Welch delivers smart, funny, offensive critiques of news and media.

Flux | Matthew Sheffield | Substack

by Matthew Sheffield

Matthew Sheffield's Flux is a non-profit, community-powered platform exploring why things happen in politics, religion, tech, and media.

Public | Michael Shellenberger | Substack

by Michael Shellenberger

Public by Michael Shellenberger offers investigative journalism, breaking major stories and challenging mainstream narratives on censorship, climate, and social issues.

The Freedom Corner with PeterSweden | Peter Imanuelsen | Substack

by Peter Imanuelsen

Peter Imanuelsen, known as PeterSweden, offers independent journalism on real news, liberty, freedom, and exposing the globalist agenda.

Caitlin’s Newsletter | Caitlin Johnstone | Substack

by Caitlin Johnstone

Crowdfunded far-left writer Caitlin Johnstone and co-author Tim Foley dissect propaganda and global tyranny, advocating for a collaborative future beyond capitalism.

Global GeoPolitics

by Global GeoPolitics

Global GeoPolitics dissects the complex interplay of global political forces, international relations, and geopolitical events shaping the modern world.

Cue the Crickets

by Jim Treacher

Cue the Crickets by Jim Treacher offers political commentary primarily through a podcast. Expect audio insights.

Bylines Network Gazette | Substack

by Bylines Network

This newsletter shares independent, fact-based citizen journalism from 10 UK titles, empowering unheard voices and providing progressive analysis.

Normal Island News

by Normal Island News

Normal Island News delivers a hilariously sarcastic take on UK politics. Founded by an ex-BBC editor, it champions a unique 'pro-establishment bias'.

Lara Logan's Substack

by Lara Logan

Get exclusive, ad-free access to Lara Logan's 'Going Rogue with Lara Logan' podcast, exploring political topics.

Gizǎs Craist

by Liviu Alexa

Liviu Alexa's newsletter, Gizǎs Craist, focuses on building an interactive community where readers can participate in comments and share common interests.

Crooked Media

by Crooked Media

Crooked Media delivers smart news, unfiltered politics, and online jokes. It empowers progressive voices, counters right-wing media, and fosters an engaged community.

The Onion: 20 Years Later | James daSilva | Substack

by James daSilva

James daSilva explores how The Onion's satire from 20 years ago reflects a changing world and whether its jokes still land today, dissecting specific issues and eras.

Darren Grimes: UNLEASHED | Substack

by Darren Grimes

Darren Grimes's `Grimes Unfiltered` offers fearless, uncensored takes on mass migration, crime, and British values, challenging mainstream narratives.

Iain Dale's Substack

by Iain Dale

Iain Dale's Substack provides a platform for Iain Dale to share content with subscribers. Specific topics are not detailed.

ESN Report | Substack

by ESN Report

ESN Report offers unfiltered, apolitical reporting on the realities faced by emergency services, NHS, and armed forces personnel, written by veterans to amplify their voices.

Robin de Boer | Substack

by Robin de Boer

Economic geographer Robin de Boer critically examines current events, presenting alternative perspectives often overlooked by mainstream media, free from censorship.

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。

Brian Lilley | Substack

by Brian Lilley

Journalist Brian Lilley offers independent, conservative commentary on Canadian politics, challenging government narratives and legacy media with honest reporting.

Odds and Ends of History

by James O'Malley

James O’Malley's Odds and Ends of History breaks down big ideas across politics, policy, and social commentary, helping readers think more clearly and critically.

Fall of the Cabal - Cyntha Koeter | Fall of the Cabal Official | Substack

by Fall of the Cabal Official

Cyntha Koeter continues the Fall of the Cabal documentary series, researching Q posts, US politics, and global agendas to reveal her findings.

Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps | Substack

by Josh Szeps

Josh Szeps, once deemed 'too spicy' for public radio, hosts Uncomfortable Conversations, a podcast tackling taboos and dangerous ideas with fascinating minds, free from groupthink.

Radical Media - by Maajid Nawaz | Substack

by Maajid Nawaz

Maajid Nawaz's Radical Media delivers critical political analysis, challenging corporatist narratives in a quest for truth and human dignity.

Marina Purkiss

by Marina Purkiss

This is the newsletter by Marina Purkiss, where she shares her perspective with her audience. It serves as a direct channel for connection and regular updates.

The Opposition with Dan Knight

by Dan Knight

The Opposition, with Dan Knight, delivers raw, unapologetic coverage of Canadian politics, exposing corruption and advocating for working-class reality.

Rational Ground by Justin Hart | Substack

by Rational Ground

Justin Hart's Rational Ground provides data-driven analysis of COVID-19's impact, challenging misinformation with charts and studies to inform public policy.

The Truth Barrier

by Celia Farber

The Truth Barrier by Celia Farber provides deep dives into geopolitical conflicts, exposes corruption, and critically analyzes media narratives.

Geopolitics & Empire | Substack

by Geopolitics & Empire

Hrvoje Morić explores geopolitics through interviews with global thinkers. Known for breaking stories and facing deplatforming, he covers international relations and current events.

Reboot The Renaissance: Medici iOS Settings | Zeitgeist Media Artisans | Substack

by Zeitgeist Media Artisans

Reboot The Renaissance fuses Renaissance swagger with digital age insight, reprogramming cultural principles. It offers a humanistic take on AI Age policies.

Really American

by Really American

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

Starea Săptămânii

by Starea Nației

This newsletter encourages reader engagement through its comments section and offers options to support its work via subscription.

Szakács Árpád hír/háttér csatornája | Substack

by Szakács Árpád

Award-winning investigative journalist Szakács Árpád exposes COVID-dictatorship crimes and globalist threats. He founded Kárpátia Stúdió to champion truth and freedom.

Today in Tabs

by Today in Tabs

A curated digest of cultural topics and noteworthy happenings. Today in Tabs provides a frequent overview of culture.

Rekto Verso | Substack

by Rekto Verso

Rekto propose un condensé d'actualité quotidien et des découvertes culturelles hebdomadaires, décryptant les enjeux business et financiers.

The Floutist | Patrick Lawrence | Substack

by Patrick Lawrence

The Floutist by Patrick Lawrence provides independent analysis and commentary on world affairs, media, and culture, challenging mainstream narratives and censorship.

TrueHoop | Henry Abbott | Substack

by Henry Abbott

Henry Abbott's TrueHoop provides fearless, independent NBA journalism, uncovering corruption and offering unique insights beyond mainstream sports media's transaction focus.

Juno News | Candice Malcolm | Substack

by Candice Malcolm

Juno News, founded by Candice Malcolm, offers independent, fact-based Canadian news, investigative journalism, and commentary, challenging state-funded media narratives.

The Chris Cuomo Project

by Chris Cuomo

Veteran journalist Chris Cuomo dissects politics, global affairs, and American culture through unfiltered conversations on his ad-free podcast, fostering a community that drives dialogue and impact.

Dan Wootton Outspoken | Substack

by Dan Wootton

Independent journalist Dan Wootton's newsletter features exclusive reporting and his 'Uncancelled Aftershow.' He fights corporate censorship and defends free speech.

The Jim Acosta Show

by Jim Acosta

Jim Acosta delivers unvarnished news, free from corporate media pressures. He champions truth and hope, and stands against lies and fear.