American Reformer alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: MacGuffin or Meaning publishes weekly film and TV reviews covering documentaries, streaming series, festival selections, and video game adaptations. The publication targets cinephiles and culture enthusiasts seeking…

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Doc Voices publishes weekly interviews with documentary filmmakers and industry professionals covering topics like mentorship, representation, and production challenges. The publication targets audiences interested in…

Likely audience: Documentary filmmakers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 16 days ago

From recent posts: This SubStack platform publishes a mix of literary reviews, satirical personal essays, and cultural critiques ranging from reality TV analysis to mental health memoirs. The content targets readers interested in niche…

Likely audience: Media critics

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SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

From recent posts: Chance Meeting publishes in-depth investigative journalism and long-form essays on high-profile social issues, specifically focusing on the Jeffrey Epstein case and the Theranos scandal. The publication targets an…

Likely audience: Human rights advocates

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Inside Reader publishes first-person nonfiction essays, memoirs, and cultural criticism covering topics like media ethics, existentialism, and the impact of AI on domestic life. The publication targets writers and…

Likely audience: Journalists

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

Culture Review Time! Excellent!

Likely audience: Film critics

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

The fastest-growing people powered news network in America. Investigative journalism, analysis and Capitol Hill reporting.

Likely audience: Media consumers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

Tireless resistance to autocracy. Never out of the fight.

Likely audience: Political analysts

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beehiivSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Status publishes in-depth reporting on media ethics, corporate governance, and ownership conflicts within CBS News, CNN, and Condé Nast. The publication covers specific industry events such as editorial battles, factual…

Likely audience: Media industry professionals

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SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: The Spotlight is a Daily Mail celebrity gossip newsletter that aggregates entertainment news, reality TV drama, and celebrity controversies in a single roundup. It covers topics ranging from Strictly Come Dancing and…

Likely audience: Celebrity gossip readers

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Substacklast post Jun 2, 2026

From recent posts: Leah's Substack publishes investigative articles and personal essays on political accountability, specifically focusing on Scientology's internal operations and influence in California politics, alongside occasional…

Likely audience: Human rights advocates

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

From recent posts: Just Mary Katherine publishes a weekly column blending sharp political commentary on gun violence and human rights with personal essays on parenting, mental health, and gratitude. The publication targets readers…

Likely audience: parents concerned about child safety

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Hope For Film publishes long-form essays, interviews, and industry analysis focused on the economics, culture, and labor conditions of the film and television sectors. The publication targets filmmakers, industry…

Likely audience: Film industry professionals

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SubstackWeekly · last post 17 days ago

From recent posts: Open Letters by Mersault publishes opinion essays and personal anecdotes exploring political polarization, specifically focusing on the author's interactions with Trump supporters and conservative communities. The…

Likely audience: Political observers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: Derek Thompson writes about artificial intelligence and its economic and social effects, covering AI capability forecasting, infrastructure spending, cybersecurity risks, and drug discovery, alongside broader…

Likely audience: AI researchers

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SubstackDaily · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: A Investigação publishes investigative reporting on Brazilian politics, election interference, and digital security, targeting readers interested in political scandals and disinformation. The publication mixes hard news…

Likely audience: Political analysts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 34 days ago

Tired of the filters and talking points.

Likely audience: feminist advocates

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

Likely audience: Journalists and reporters

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 34 days ago

From recent posts: Antony Loewenstein publishes a series of personal narratives and reports on the Israel-Palestine conflict, Gaza humanitarian crisis, and related global politics. The content is exclusively authored by Loewenstein and…

Likely audience: Independent journalists

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Substacklast post Aug 3, 2026

From recent posts: The Midnight Manuscripts publishes investigative essays on geopolitical conflicts, legal accountability for media, and US foreign policy. The publication is for readers seeking detailed analysis of international…

Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Contrarian Boston publishes investigative journalism and cultural commentary on Boston local news, urban planning, housing policy, and media personalities, including recurring segments like 'Beat the Press with Emily…

Likely audience: Urban planners and developers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: The Myers Report publishes weekly essays and interviews analyzing the intersection of AI ethics, media strategy, and organizational leadership. It targets professionals and policymakers navigating the practical…

Likely audience: marketing executives

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

The unvarnished, naked truth about living, working, loving, moving, and surviving in a woman’s body. Winner of the 2025 Webby Award for Best Independent Publisher and two-time 2026 Webby Award Nominee for the same…

Likely audience: Human rights advocates

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Curious by Aurora James publishes a mix of cultural commentary on polarization and algorithms, political reflections on privilege, and personal essays on aging and fashion. The publication targets readers interested in…

Likely audience: Fashion enthusiasts

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