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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.

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 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.

✿ 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.

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.

Uncloseted Media

by Uncloseted Media

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

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.

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.

Substance

by Tana Ganeva

Tana Ganeva's

Law and Chaos | Liz Dye | Substack

by Liz Dye

Legal journalists Liz Dye and Andrew Torrez provide a left-of-center deep dive into the legal stories shaping US politics, dissecting court documents and cutting through political "BS."

Insurgent Thoughts

by Insurgent Thoughts

Insurgent Thoughts explores radical, anticolonial, decolonial, and anti-imperialist ideas, histories, and struggles for liberation.

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.

Newsletter Nem Toda Mulher | Substack

by Newsletter Nem Toda Mulher

Nem Toda Mulher is a paid newsletter democratizing debate, offering free social and affirmative subscriptions for marginalized or economically vulnerable groups.

Footnotes by Jemar Tisby | Jemar Tisby, PhD | Substack

by Jemar Tisby, PhD

Jemar Tisby, historian and public scholar, connects American history to current events, exploring race, religion, and justice. He uncovers truths to guide action for a better future.

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.

Disability, Chronic Illness, & Culture

by Rebecca Upton

Cultural analysis on disability & chronic illness from Rebecca Upton, a Disability Studies student with lived experience.

Singal-Minded | Jesse Singal | Substack

by Jesse Singal

Journalist Jesse Singal's Singal-Minded newsletter explores the clashes between science and social justice advocacy, striving for common ground.

Denis’s Substack

by Denis Rancourt

Denis Rancourt's personal Substack focusing on Politics. Get direct contributions from Denis Rancourt on political subjects.

You Have the Right to Remain Mouthy | The Mouthy Renegade Writer | Substack

by The Mouthy Renegade Writer

The Mouthy Renegade Writer delivers daily articles exploring social justice, equal rights, and politics, designed to make readers think or laugh.

In Retrospect with Frederick Joseph

by Frederick Joseph

Frederick Joseph reflects on culture, politics, and personal experience, exploring how they shape the self and the world. Seeking clarity.

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.

Out Loud with Ahmed | Ahmed Eldin | Substack

by Ahmed Eldin

Ahmed Eldin's Out Loud delivers unfiltered interviews, video breakdowns, and essays, challenging silence on Palestine, power, and stories corporate media avoids.

Last Chance Cafe | Mother Mary Bernadette | Substack

by Mother Mary Bernadette

Mother Mary Bernadette's Last Chance Cafe explores an eclectic mix of art, literature, history, politics, and philosophy, meeting unsung heroes and memorable eras.

thePeriod | Substack

by thePeriod

Journalist Corinna De Cesare delivers feminist insights, challenging narratives across current events, culture, and politics, with articles, podcasts, and a book club.

Liberation Education Newsletter | Desireé B Stephens | Substack

by Desireé B Stephens

Desireé B. Stephens shares trauma-informed, wellness-centered education on decolonization, intersectionality, and dismantling oppression for collective liberation.

ANUSHAY'S POINT | Anushay Hossain | Substack

by Anushay Hossain

Anushay Hossain, author of The Pain Gap, offers feminist insights and political analysis on women's health and rights, passionately advocating for healthcare equity.

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.

Real Patriotism with Terry Moran | Substack

by Terry Moran

Former ABC News journalist Terry Moran reclaims the true meaning of patriotism, emphasizing truth, liberty, justice, and democracy for all.

Minding the Gaps | Kali White VanBaale | Substack

by Kali White VanBaale

Author Kali White VanBaale explores critical gaps in mental health and social justice systems through personal stories, essays, and advocacy, inspired by a local tragedy.

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.

A Broad and Ample Road | Substack

by Broad and Ample Road

Taiwan-based newsletter by historian Albert Wu and writer/lawyer Michelle Kuo explores history, politics, and justice, amplifying marginalized voices and resistance.

Council Estate Media | Substack

by Council Estate Media

Council Estate Media covers foreign policy and UK domestic issues in two newsletters, reflecting an ethical pivot on the Gaza genocide.

Grace Blakeley | Substack

by Grace Blakeley

Grace Blakeley offers critical insights on economics, capitalism, and current events, engaging with subscribers through chats and exclusive video discussions.

Cheek Media Co.

by Hannah Ferguson

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

History Can't Hide from Kahlil Greene | Substack

by Kahlil Greene

Kahlil Greene uncovers suppressed histories of racial, religious, gender, class, and LGBTQ+ oppression, revealing their impact on today's world and fighting erasure.

The Black Wall Street Times | Substack

by The Black Wall Street Times

The Black Wall Street Times offers fearless reporting that amplifies Black voices, exposes injustice, and celebrates Black culture, rooted in Tulsa's Historic Greenwood District.

The Left Coast | James R Smith | Substack

by James R Smith

James R Smith's "The Left Coast" delivers fresh perspectives and unique insights, aiming to inform readers and build a community around shared interests.

Red Scare | Nick Estes | Substack

by Nick Estes

Nick Estes's Red Scare newsletter examines history and politics from an American Indian anti-imperialist perspective, challenging colonial narratives and reclaiming erased histories.

love letters from my sickbed | solenne °❀.ೃ࿔* | Substack

by solenne °❀.ೃ࿔*

Solenne, a disabled queer person of color, explores ancestral truths, collective liberation, and the body as archive, rooted in Black feminist thought.

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.

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.

John Fugelsang

by John Fugelsang

John Fugelsang offers his distinctive blend of political commentary and humor, fostering a community for readers to engage and share insights.

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.

Stephen Hanmer D'Elía JD, LCSW | Stephen Hanmer D'Elía,JD,LCSW | Substack

by Stephen Hanmer D'Elía,JD,LCSW

Stephen Hanmer D'Elía, an LCSW & JD, analyzes trauma, attachment, and power in individuals and institutions, linking the personal to the political.

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.

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.

15th Century Feminist | 15thCenturyFeminist | Substack

by 15thCenturyFeminist

15th Century Feminist reimagines erased and villainized women of the Middle Ages through a trauma-informed, anti-patriarchal lens, fostering community.

Really American

by Really American

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

Daftar

by Eman Mohammed

Palestinian journalist Eman Mohammed shares raw diaries on living through occupation, grief, and resilience. Daftar aims to build a community that remembers.

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.