Social Problems Are Like Maths alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Social Problems Are Like Maths (electoral reform, parliamentary accountability and budget process). The closest matches are The Mexpatriate, @jasmine’s substack and Ken LaCorte. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 14, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About Social Problems Are Like Maths
Trying to understand politics and policy, relate ideas from moral and political philosophy to the real world, and make economics understandable
- electoral reform
- parliamentary accountability
- budget process
- public opinion
- 1The Mexpatriate2K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 39 days ago
From recent posts: The Mexpatriate publishes a rotating mix of political analysis, cultural essays, and tech reports focused on Mexico's electoral cycles, constitutional reform, and emerging AI economy. The publication targets expatriates…
Likely audience: Mexican political analysts
2 shared topics
- 2@jasmine’s substack37K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 37 days ago
an anthropology of disruption 📍 essays on AI and Silicon Valley culture
Likely audience: AI policy researchers
1 shared topic
- 3Ken LaCorte29K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 3 days ago
From recent posts: Ken LaCorte publishes a weekly newsletter blending historical analysis, current events, and speculative alternate history. The content mixes in-depth articles on topics like Japanese American internment and ISIS…
Likely audience: History enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 4Derek Thompson20K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 17 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
1 shared topic
- 5Democracy Notes12K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday
From recent posts: Democracy Notes publishes weekly updates on philanthropy grants, foundation strategies, and civic sector job openings for professionals in the democracy and non-profit space. The publication also features occasional…
Likely audience: Philanthropy professionals
1 shared topic
- 6Off the record11K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago
Off the record es una carta semanal para decir las cosas que no siempre (nos) decimos.
Likely audience: Social commentators
1 shared topic
- 7Michael Darby in Australia8K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 20 days ago
From recent posts: Michael Darby in Australia publishes a weekly mix of political commentary, election analysis, and fundraising appeals focused on Australian politics, specifically targeting opposition strategies against the Labor Party…
Likely audience: Political activists
1 shared topic
- 8The Scholar's Stage 8K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 55 days ago
Researching the Communist Party of China is my day job. Here I write long reads on international politics, ancient history, and American conservatism.
Likely audience: policy makers
1 shared topic
- 9The Swingometer6K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 29 days ago
From recent posts: The Swingometer publishes in-depth articles analyzing UK parliamentary by-elections, electoral reform debates, and internal Labour Party dynamics. The publication targets readers interested in British political history…
Likely audience: UK political analysts
1 shared topic
- 10Decoding Politics5K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago
Likely audience: political scientists
1 shared topic
- 11Legalitea4K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago
Likely audience: political analysts
1 shared topic
- 12Bucky Sinister3K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago
From recent posts: Bucky Sinister publishes weekly literary criticism, book reviews, and cultural recaps featuring topics like film, crime fiction, and genre debates. The publication mixes essays, interviews, and list formats for readers…
Likely audience: Book lovers
1 shared topic
- 13Alison Boshoff2K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago
From recent posts: Alison Boshoff writes celebrity and royal news, focusing on Johnny Depp's film career and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's security, public reception, and brand activities. The publication targets readers interested in…
Likely audience: Royal enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 14Popular by Design2K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Popular by Design publishes policy analysis and political science essays focused on immigration, AI governance, and democratic stability. The publication targets readers interested in the intersection of technology and…
Likely audience: Political scientists
1 shared topic
- 15onpointnz2K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago
Musings of a husband, step-father, and longtime student of philosophy and history. Also happen to be a former politician, including chairing New Zealand's Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Committee.
Likely audience: New Zealand voters
1 shared topic
- 16quite useless2K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 25 days ago
deep thoughts on art, desire, and superficiality
Likely audience: Film enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 17Hollywood Woketopia2K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 28 days ago
From recent posts: Hollywood Woketopia publishes film and television criticism that frequently critiques Hollywood's progressive storytelling and political messaging. The publication targets an audience interested in cultural analysis…
Likely audience: Film critics and cinephiles
1 shared topic
- 18Common Ground Democracy2K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 46 days ago
Likely audience: policy makers
1 shared topic
- 19thealgemeiner1K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
Real-time news and candid perspectives on Israel, the Middle East, and Jewish life around the globe.
Likely audience: Pro-Israel advocates
1 shared topic
- 20Future of Foods Interviews1K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago
Likely audience: Animal rights advocates
1 shared topic
- 21The Political Whiteboard1K subscribers
Substacklast post Jul 27, 2026
Substack looking at public opinion trends in politics, business and culture
Likely audience: political strategists
1 shared topic
- 22The economy, stupid.200 subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago
From recent posts: The economy, stupid. publishes in-depth economic analysis covering consumer credit, AI market dynamics, and international policy. It targets readers seeking actionable insights from complex financial concepts and dense…
Likely audience: Film critics
1 shared topic
- 23
LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 25 days ago
Kaip komunikacija kuria konkurencinį pranašumą rinkoje ir padeda laimėti
Likely audience: Journalists and media professionals
1 shared topic
- 24
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago
Film critic and screenwriter offering weekly reviews of older films (anything before 1980) in attempts to expand my film knowledge. I am interested in themes and subtexts of films and love to dive deep into them. Come…
Likely audience: Film enthusiasts
1 shared topic
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