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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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Uncloseted Media

by Uncloseted Media

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

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.

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.

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.

Substance

by Tana Ganeva

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Word on the Street | Jeremy Ben-Ami | Substack

by Jeremy Ben-Ami

J Street's Word on the Street offers expert, balanced analysis on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, US foreign policy, and the fight against antisemitism.

Dritti ai Diritti | Cathy La Torre | Substack

by Cathy La Torre

Cathy La Torre delivers weekly deep dives into rights, current events, and practical ways to defend yourself, offering insights beyond social media.

Muslim | Substack

by Muslim

Muslim is an award-winning independent publication delivering news coverage and stories specifically for and about the Muslim community.

Critical Perspectives @UrbanDividend | Substack

by Critical Perspectives

Critical Perspectives, from an academic with a Global South lens, analyzes global wealth and power's impact on cities, exposing hidden systems, gentrification, and wealth chains.

Lebe gelassen | Substack

by Lebe gelassen

Lebe gelassen analyzes political and media communication to dispel fear. It provides philosophical insights for cultivating serenity and individual agency.

TQH & Nipman Foundation's AccessPoint | TQH | YLAC | Substack

by TQH | YLAC

AccessPoint tracks key policy, legislative, and judicial developments across India, analyzing their impact on Persons with Disabilities to strengthen advocacy.

The Bulletin 411: A Take on Culture and Education

by The Educator's Room

The Bulletin 411 offers a unique perspective on education and culture from its Black woman founder, providing insights you won't find elsewhere.

Living the Questions with Parker J. Palmer | Substack

by Parker J. Palmer

Parker J. Palmer shares insightful essays exploring education, spirituality, leadership, and social change, informed by his ten award-winning books.

How to Topple Tyrants | Charlotte en France | Substack

by Charlotte en France

Charlotte en France's "How to Topple Tyrants" documents how people resist, survive, and build better, drawing on modern stories and historical resistance.

Bridge India: An Indian diaspora think tank, based in London

Bridge India is an award-winning London-based non-profit think tank fostering nuanced discourse on Indian public policy and connecting its diaspora.

The Lead | The Lead Editors | Substack

by The Lead Editors

Independent, progressive UK journalism from The Lead covers politics beyond Westminster, connecting people and place to policy impacts and offering solutions.

The Great Gender Divergence | Alice Evans | Substack

by Alice Evans

Alice Evans (Stanford, King's College London) explores the great gender divergence, examining why societies differ in equality and the social forces driving change.

The Wire: Powered by Educators of NYC | Substack

by Educators of NYC

The Wire from Educators of NYC provides news and analysis on NYC public schools and the issues impacting its community, championing equity and justice.

Who We Are

by The Who We Are Project

The Who We Are Project fosters a community where readers can connect over shared interests and engage in discussions via the comments section.

On the Move with MCN

by Migrant Clinicians Network

Migrant Clinicians Network offers practical solutions at the intersection of migration, vulnerability, and health. Covers trainings, resources, and MCN updates.

Palestine Will Be Free | Substack

by Palestine Will Be Free

This newsletter exposes the truth of the Palestinian occupation and injustices, sharing stories to raise awareness and advance their fight for freedom.

The DAM Digest

by Danielle Moodie

The DAM Digest champions truth, integrity, and an educated citizenry, fostering community for rebuilding the Fourth Estate and multiracial democracy.

Frazzled About Education | Substack

by Frazz

Educator Mrs. Frazzled provides humorous, satirical breakdowns of education policy and actionable insights to empower readers in advocating for public schools.

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.

Capibara | Gabriele Palumbo | Substack

by Gabriele Palumbo

Gabriele Palumbo's Capibara delivers weekly sociological commentary on current affairs, politics, humor, and memes, offering introspective takes on modern life.

Really American

by Really American

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

Justice Philosophy Journal

by Julia Hubbard

Julia Hubbard, a trafficking survivor and policy advisor, exposes power, capitalism, and domination, offering survivor-led frameworks for justice.

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.

Adoption Deconstructed | Dr Barbara Sumner | Substack

by Dr Barbara Sumner

Dr Barbara Sumner's Adoption Deconstructed challenges dominant narratives, centering adoptee voices with critical research on adoption law, trauma, and global reform.

Cheek Media Co.

by Hannah Ferguson

Cheek Media Co. offers independent, progressive news commentary by Hannah Ferguson on political, social, and feminist issues.

Suzanne Taylor’s Now What? | SUE Speaks | Substack

by SUE Speaks

Suzanne Taylor's Now What? inspires system change, urging readers to envision a world of mutuality. Taylor shares insights for a conscious future, uniting truth-seekers.

#WomenLead | Akshi | Substack

by Akshi

#WomenLead by Akshi Chawla tracks global updates on women in politics, amplifying their voices and exposing systemic obstacles. Delivered with spunk, critique, and keen insight.

Banned Histories of Race in America | Samuel James | Substack

by Samuel James

Samuel James uncovers "banned histories" of race in America, exploring the white supremacist origins of U.S. laws and overlooked inventions by Black Americans.

Campaign Zero with DeRay | Substack

by Campaign Zero

Campaign Zero, co-founded by DeRay Mckesson, provides research and advocacy for public safety beyond policing, championing data-driven policies to end police violence.

The Family Industrial Complex

by The Family Industrial Complex

The Family Industrial Complex connects childhood dysfunction and neglect at home to 'MACRO corrption in the Corporatocracy,' highlighting personal experience as key.

Project Save the World's Substack | Substack

by Project Save the World

Project Save the World features weekly forums and articles on global dangers (war, climate, pandemics, AI) and publishes Peace Magazine quarterly.

Everyday Ambassador | Annelise Riles | Substack

by Annelise Riles

Annelise Riles, an anthropologist and international lawyer, shares insights and tools for navigating global and personal boundaries, drawn from her bicultural life.

Medea’s Substack

by Medea Benjamin

Medea Benjamin critically analyzes U.S. foreign policy, focusing on Venezuela, Cuba, Gaza, and global human rights issues.

Blackstack | Substack

by Blackstack

Blackstack is a community and platform for Black writers and creatives, offering curated newsletters, a print magazine, and a mission to reclaim independent Black publishing.

Maschi del Futuro | Francesca Cavallo | Substack

by Francesca Cavallo

Queer feminist writer Francesca Cavallo explores masculinities, male violence, and gender equality, seeking a compassionate path to a post-patriarchal world.

Bonnie Fuller: Your Body Your Choice | Substack

by Bonnie Fuller

Editor Bonnie Fuller offers urgent analysis on threats to women's reproductive freedom, Donald Trump's agenda, and ways to fight back.

Women’s Center News & Events

by Women's Center

Stay informed with news and updates from the UW Moris Women's Center, Cunningham Hall, and their communities.

Fair Care Idaho | Substack

by Fair Care Idaho

Fair Care Idaho, a disability rights nonprofit, strengthens Idaho's direct care workforce. It provides policy updates and resources for compassionate, dignified care.

Andrew Doyle | Substack

by Andrew Doyle

Andrew Doyle, a writer and comedian, dissects the culture war, free speech, and the struggle of liberty vs. authority, challenging groupthink and advocating for open dialogue.