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The Ankler

by Richard Rushfield

The Ankler delivers smart, sharp-edged, and uncompromised insights into the entertainment industry, created by veteran reporter Richard Rushfield.

Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance

by Joyce Vance

Former US Attorney Joyce Vance (MSNBC) offers plain-English explanations of law and government, analyzing current events and civic duty to help readers stay informed.

Robert Reich

by Robert Reich

Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor, offers daily commentary and media, equipping readers with truth to fight for the common good.

Endless Urgency with Mike Nellis

by Mike Nellis

Democratic strategist Mike Nellis provides no-bullshit insights on fixing the Democratic Party, confronting media failures, and building power to improve lives.

Noahpinion

by Noah Smith

Economist Noah Smith dissects economics, technology, and geopolitics from a techno-optimist, center-left perspective, aiming to inform and entertain.

Tropic Press: J.C. Bruce

by J.C. Bruce

Veteran journalist J.C. Bruce's Tropic Press provides eclectic news on politics, science, medicine, and culture, with a Florida focus. He is also an award-winning novelist.

Brian Tyler Cohen

by Brian Tyler Cohen

Brian Tyler Cohen's newsletter fosters a community focused on protecting democracy, fighting for a more just society, and saving the planet.

Sinocism

by Bill Bishop

Bill Bishop's Sinocism provides expert analysis, commentary, and curated links on China four times weekly for policymakers, investors, and journalists.

Doomberg

by Doomberg

Doomberg delivers concise, provocative articles on energy, finance, and geopolitics, drawing from its team's deep industrial sector experience.

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.

The Borowitz Report

by Andy Borowitz

Andy Borowitz, former Harvard Lampoon president and New Yorker satirist, delivers hilarious, razor-sharp takes on politics and current events.

The North Star with Shaun King

by Shaun King

Shaun King's The North Star is a Black-owned liberation-journalism platform. It continues Frederick Douglass' legacy, focusing on politics, equity, and race.

✿ shit you should care about ✿

by shit you should care about

Shit You Should Care About makes news, politics, and pop culture accessible and enjoyable, cutting through jargon and misinformation with explainers.

The Message Box

by Dan Pfeiffer

Dan Pfeiffer, former Obama White House staffer, offers deep analysis of political polls, campaigns, and trends for junkies and frontline operatives.

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.

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.

PolitiBrawl

by Politibrawl

PolitiBrawl delivers unfiltered political videos and commentary, bypassing Big Tech censorship to bring audiences content and laughs they can't find elsewhere.

Erin In The Morning

by Erin Reed

Erin Reed's Erin In The Morning delivers essential summaries of trans and queer news and legislation, highlighting stories often missed by legacy media.

Law Dork

by Chris Geidner

Law Dork by veteran legal journalist Chris Geidner offers in-depth analysis of Supreme Court rulings, Trump administration challenges, LGBTQ+ issues, criminal justice, and democracy.

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.

Freddie deBoer

by Freddie deBoer

Freddie deBoer is a sharp, left-leaning critic dissecting modern politics, media, and culture. He challenges progressive pathologies, 'anti-woke' tendencies, and systemic flaws.

Level Up Newsletter

by Ethan Evans

Former Amazon VP Ethan Evans and operating leader Jason P. Yoong provide career growth guidance, executive coaching, and an active community for ambitious professionals.

Woketopus

by Tyler O'Neil

Tyler O'Neil's Woketopus exposes shadowy networks, dark money, and activist groups manipulating US federal policy across education, labor, energy, LGBTQ, and elections.

ChinAI Newsletter

by Jeffrey Ding

ChinAI translates Chinese articles and documents, offering a unique look into China's AI landscape, strategy, and ethical implications from primary sources.

Foreign Exchanges

by Derek Davison

Derek Davison provides daily international news roundups with context and commentary, challenging conventional DC wisdom on US foreign policy and global events.

Everything Is Horrible

by Noah Berlatsky

Freelance writer Noah Berlatsky delivers his unique 'scribbler's' take on politics, culture, and film, featuring essays on fascism, movie reviews, and poetry.

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.

Throughline

by Jill Filipovic

Jill Filipovic provides feminist analysis on human rights, women's health, US politics, and international affairs, connecting global and domestic issues.

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.

Uncloseted Media

by Uncloseted Media

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

Sinocism

by Bill Bishop

Bill Bishop's Sinocism delivers expert analysis, commentary, and curated links on China four times a week. Trusted by diplomats, investors, and policymakers, it offers valuable insights into Chinese and English language news and reports.

Statecraft

by Santi Ruiz

Statecraft interviews top political appointees and policy entrepreneurs about achieving specific policy goals, demystifying the "how-to" of governance and state capacity.

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.

Mad Woman

by Amanda Montei

Amanda Montei's Mad Woman examines books and culture through a feminist lens, delving into art, power, gender, feelings, madness, and pathology.

The Argument

by Jerusalem Demsas

The Argument makes a combative case for liberalism via sharp opinion and original reporting from Washington, D.C. It covers politics, economics of growth, tech, society, and democracy.

Polygraph

by Stephen Semler

Stephen Semler's Polygraph is a data-driven newsletter that analyzes and visualizes politics through a class lens, often featuring charts.

Anchor Change with Katie Harbath

by Katie Harbath

Katie Harbath, former Facebook global election strategist, offers curated insights and reflections on the complex intersection of technology and democracy.

Blind Squirrel Macro

by The Blind Squirrel

Rupert Mitchell, "The Blind Squirrel," shares a generalist's insights on financial markets and investing, drawing from 25 years as a banker.

Ari's Threads

by Ari Drennen

Trans in America? Ari Drennen, ex-Media Matters, reveals what political shifts really mean for your life and how to navigate them. No pretending things are fine.

Bill Emmott's Global View

by Bill Emmott

Former Economist editor Bill Emmott delivers his global view, dissecting trends in Japan, Italy, Asia, Europe, and the US, plus insights on Ireland.

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.

Dan Davies - "Back of Mind"

by Dan Davies

Dan Davies's "Back of Mind" offers concise principles on economic and political reality, drawing from cybernetics to subtly reframe understanding of systems.

Radical Reports

by Teddy Wilson

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

The Great Progression: 2025-2050

by Peter Leyden

Peter Leyden explores how AI, clean energy, and bioengineering can transform America and create a better world by 2050. A long-time tech expert and WIRED alum.

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.

Interconnected

by Kevin Xu

Kevin Xu's Interconnected provides weekly, bilingual analysis of tech's builders, investors, and regulators. Insights often cited in major media.

Stratechery

by Ben Thompson

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

Pete Buttigieg's Substack

by Pete Buttigieg

Get updates and insights from Pete Buttigieg, former presidential candidate and current U.S. Secretary of Transportation, on politics, policy, and current events.

Michael Moore

by Michael Moore

Filmmaker Michael Moore offers his unfiltered takes on politics and society through his free writing and podcast, with exclusive events for supporters.

Concurrent

by afra

Afra dissects the tangled worlds of technology, China, and Silicon Valley, exploring the US-China AI rivalry, deep contextual translation, and AI's societal impact.