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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 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 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 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.

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.

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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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.

Cheek Media Co.

by Hannah Ferguson

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

The Border Chronicle

Historian Lydia Otero explores urban change in the borderlands, focusing on Tucson's racial and urban history, and her book Storied Property.

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.

Jim Hightower's Lowdown | Substack

by Jim Hightower

American populist Jim Hightower, a national radio commentator and New York Times best-selling author, delivers his notoriously witty, sharp political commentary twice weekly.

Really American

by Really American

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

Disability, Chronic Illness, & Culture

by Rebecca Upton

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

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.

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.

Denis’s Substack

by Denis Rancourt

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

March For Our Lives | Substack

by March For Our Lives

March For Our Lives, a youth-led movement, shares stories from gun violence activists, campaign updates, and honest conversations about US safety.

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.

Bodies of Knowledge | Bo Forbes | Substack

by Bo Forbes

Psychologist Bo Forbes offers actionable tools on embodiment, synthesizing science, psychology, and social context for personal and collective well-being.

Insurgent Thoughts

by Insurgent Thoughts

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

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.

CARESCAPES | Margeaux Feldman | Substack

by Margeaux Feldman

Margeaux Feldman shares personal and communal trauma healing journeys, offering practices for building 'carescapes.' Features essays, co-writing, and journal prompts.

CellyBlue - I Do Know This!

by CellyBlueAt60

CellyBlue — I Do Know This! reclaims the erased stories of Black women, tracing their historical impact from Reconstruction to the present.

The Long Transition

by Jules Gill-Peterson

The Long Transition offers serialized deep dives by Jules Gill-Peterson into the history behind today's headlines, focusing on transgender politics.

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.

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.

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.

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.

#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.

Maison Mère.s | Substack

by Maison Mère.s

Léa provides documented, engaging, and heartfelt insights into queer parenting, PMA, and administrative challenges for families that break the mold.

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.

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.

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.

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.

John Oliver on Social Justice and My Music

by John Oliver 🇨🇦🇬🇱🇩🇰🇳🇴🇮🇸🇨🇺☮️

John Oliver's newsletter explores social justice themes and offers a personal dive into his music, blending insightful commentary with creative expression.

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.

Lee Camp - Truth & Freedom

by Lee Camp

Lee Camp offers his unique brand of political satire and incisive commentary on current events, advocating for truth and freedom.

Opera Mundi | Substack

by Opera Mundi

Opera Mundi is a Brazilian independent journalism portal. It offers critical international coverage of Latin America, providing progressive and in-depth analysis.

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.

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.

Dr Stacey Patton

by Dr Stacey Patton

Dr Stacey Patton fosters a community for readers to share interests and engage in discussions, with an option to support the work through subscriptions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dani Cook's Substack

by Dani Cook

This newsletter, from Dani Cook, has an About section that provides no specific details regarding its content, topics, or what readers can expect.