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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。

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.

TixaNews | Substack

by TixaNews

TixaNews, led by a gecko persona, offers humorous, satirical, and serious journalism. It critiques power and combats info overload.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Banter | Ben Cohen | Substack

by Ben Cohen

The Banter provides iconoclastic journalism, confronting power and extremists from all sides. It offers original commentary and aims to be a 'reality lifeboat' for sanity.

☕️ Coffee & Covid 2025 🦠 | Jeff Childers | Substack

by Jeff Childers

Jeff Childers rallies his

Bertrand Scholler | 55Bellechasse Media | Substack

by Bertrand SCHOLLER

Bertrand Scholler's 55Bellechasse Media offers bi-weekly intellectual deep dives, arming readers with ideas for profound debates and social discussions.

BROADview | Lisa Selin Davis | Substack

by Lisa Selin Davis

Lisa Selin Davis tackles nuanced gender issues often censored by major news organizations, offering a "prismatic look" at complicated stories and sharing what's left unsaid.

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.

News from Underground by Mark Crispin Miller | Substack

by Mark Crispin Miller

NYU Professor Mark Crispin Miller, a media critic and author, analyzes propaganda, electoral fraud, and historical assassinations in his books and documentaries.

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.

How to Survive the Broligarchy | Carole Cadwalladr | Substack

by Carole Cadwalladr

Investigative journalist Carole Cadwalladr unpacks the 'Broligarchy,' exposing big tech's influence and fostering community to hold power accountable.

joakimlamotte.se | Joakim Lamotte | Substack

by Joakim Lamotte

Joakim Lamotte offers independent journalism that stands apart by rejecting funding from press subsidies and other tax money, providing a unique perspective.

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.

The Besties | Substack

by The Besties

Four friends—Griffin McElroy, Justin McElroy, Chris Plante, and Russ Frushtick—rank and review their favorite video games. Features episode info and bonus material.

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.

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.

News Sidequest | Keith Conrad | Substack

by Keith Conrad

Veteran radio producer Keith Conrad creates original podcasts like News Sidequest, blending history, storytelling, and audio craft into distinctive narratives.

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.

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.

Transparente | Déborah Laurent | Substack

by Déborah Laurent

Déborah Laurent's Transparente offers a candid, nuanced look at childhood, society, and parenting, creating a supportive space, away from social media noise.

Sonia Elijah investigates | Substack

by Sonia Elijah

Sonia Elijah, former BBC researcher, offers forensic investigative journalism on pharmaceutical conflicts, regulatory failures, and pandemic policies.

Useful Idiots | Katie Halper | Substack

by Katie Halper

Useful Idiots offers absurd and humorous political commentary, featuring interviews and live shows that dissect news so you don't have to.

brief | briefpk | Substack

by briefpk

brief explores overlooked topics in Pakistan, educating and empowering the public on pressing issues shaping the nation's future, ensuring every voice is heard.

Starea Săptămânii

by Starea Nației

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

Blacklisted

by Eve Barlow

Blacklisted offers bold, unfiltered takes by Eve Barlow on geopolitics, culture, and the Israel-Palestine conflict. Expect dangerous thoughts.

Contrarian Boston

by Scott Van Voorhis

Contrarian Boston offers original reporting and analysis, cutting through partisanship with a unique, Greater Boston take on local and national issues, filling media gaps.

Sandra Rodríguez Cotto | Substack

by Sandra Rodríguez Cotto

Award-winning journalist Sandra Rodríguez Cotto draws on 30+ years experience in Puerto Rico, analyzing news, media, and politics.

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.

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.

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.

Final Girl Digital | Cricket Guest | Substack

by Cricket Guest

Cricket Guest hosts Final Girl Digital, extending her YouTube channel with essays analyzing culture through film and media, plus personal musings.

Jonathan Cook | Substack

by Jonathan Cook

Jonathan Cook, a Martha Gellhorn award-winning journalist, offers critical analysis on media, politics, corporate power, and international affairs.

The Fucking News | Jonathan Larsen | Substack

by Jonathan Larsen

Journalist Jonathan Larsen's The Fucking News offers rude, humorous, weekday commentary aggregating and contextualizing the day's news, cutting through the bullshit.

Nick's Kōrero | Nick Rockel | Substack

by Nick Rockel

Nick Rockel's Kōrero delivers satirical, anti-bullshit political news and liberal views from Aotearoa, New Zealand, prioritizing thoughtful, civil discussions.

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.

Racket News | Matt Taibbi | Substack

by Matt Taibbi

Matt Taibbi's Racket News delivers independent, investigative journalism adhering to rigorous standards, cutting through media noise without partisan bias.

The Big Picture from NOTICE News | Andrew Springer | Substack

by Andrew Springer

Biweekly deep dives from NOTICE News connect daily headlines to greed, racism, and capitalism, exposing how power shapes the news cycle.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.