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Unflinching journalism in defense of democracy

Adversarial journalism and commentary from the former executive producer of Up w/ Chris Hayes, senior producer at Countdown w/ Keith Olbermann, and veteran of The Daily Show, ABCNews, CNN, The Young Turks, and more.

Solutions

By Dr. Deborah Hall

building our freedom psychological political spiritual

Dr. Hall is awesome.

- Steven Dundas

Jill’s Substack

By Jill Dennison

My personal Substack

Known Jill a long time through my legacy blog as well as social media. She’s great.

- Steven Dundas

Welcome to Joy's House!

By Joy Reid

Welcome to Joy's House, the official newsletter of Joy-Ann Reid and The Joy Reid Show. Here you'll find the thoughts, recommendations, newsie items, upcoming appearances more of political analyst, author, documentary filmmaker & Blerd, Joy-Ann Reid.

The Throckmorton Initiative

By Warren Throckmorton

These days I am writing about Christian nationalism, history, and religion. Most of my content is still at wthrockmorton.com. That includes articles about Mars Hill Church, Gospel for Asia, David Barton, Uganda, psychology and much more.

The Big Picture

The Big Picture provides a deep dive into the cultural, political, and societal issues shaping our world today, from a variety of unique perspectives.

One First

By Steve Vladeck

A weekly newsletter aiming to make the Supreme Court’s rulings, procedures, and history more accessible to all

The Warning with Steve Schmidt

Explains what is happening, and why in our turbulent era. Speaks truth to power. 1 written & 1 broadcast commentary/day 6x/week.

To the Contrary

By Charlie Sykes

You are not the crazy ones.

Civil War Memory

By Kevin M. Levin

Reflections on the History and Legacy of America's Bloodiest and Most Divisive Conflict

Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance

By Joyce Vance

Worried about the state of the republic? Get the legal knowledge & analysis you need to be an advocate for democracy, along with a dose of savvy optimism.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shares thoughts about sports, politics, and popular culture and how they define America.

Slack Tide by Matt Labash

By Matt Labash

Taking life as it comes, not necessarily in that order

Reconstructing Faith

By Kevin Young

Weekly Wednesday musings at the intersection of ministry, theology, culture, faith formation, and fitness.

Unmasking Russia

By Olga Lautman

Newsletter covering Russia, Ukraine, Eastern, and Central Europe with a focus on Russia's intelligence operations to destabilize global democracies

This is an informative site, with information about the current Russian regime that is a must read.

- Steven Dundas

Robert Reich

Daily newsletter exposing where power lies — and how it's used and abused

Ari Melber

An original newsletter by Emmy-winning journalist, MSNBC Anchor, attorney & music obsessive Ari Melber. Facts, fun, and some random thoughts...

Thinking about...

By Timothy Snyder

Opening the future by understanding the past.

The Hartmann Report

By Thom Hartmann

A Daily Newsletter of Renaissance Thinking about Progressive Politics, Economics, Science, and the Political News Issues of Our Day

Thom is awesome. He knows his history and his economics.

- Steven Dundas

Imperfect Union

By Lindsay M. Chervinsky

All things constitutional, political, and presidential - past and present.

America, America

By Steven Beschloss

Essays of alarm and hope, on politics and society, democracy and justice. With passion and urgency.

Between Rock and a Hard Place

By Greg Mitchell has new 'Between Rock and a Hard Place'

Award-winning author and film director ranges widely: from politics and media to music and movies, and features the best political cartoons almost daily.

Lucian Truscott Newsletter

By Lucian K. Truscott IV

I've covered everything from three wars, a few presidential campaigns, the Stonewall riots and the Rolling Stones. This column reflects that history and is about politics, culture, personal stories, and the nation's descent into anti-democratic madness.

Steady

By Dan Rather

Dan Rather's steady take on a complex and chaotic world.

The Bulwark

The Bulwark is home to Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, Bill Kristol, JVL, Sam Stein, and more. We are the largest pro-democracy bundle on Substack for news and analysis on politics and culture—supported by a community built on good-faith.

The Signorile Report

By Michelangelo Signorile

Exposing far-right extremism and corporate media complicity. News, politics, analysis, interviews by journalist & SiriusXM radio host Michelangelo Signorile.

Letters from an American

By Heather Cox Richardson

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

Charlotte's Web Thoughts

By Charlotte Clymer

Politics, religion, culture, and humor from a Christian trans woman. 2024 NLGJA Award for Excellence in Blogging. 2024 EPPY Award for Best Political/News Blog. 2023 & 2024 GLAAD Media Award Finalist for Outstanding Blog.