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

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Trying to understand politics and policy, relate ideas from moral and political philosophy to the real world, and make economics understandable

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    The 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

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    @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

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    Ken 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

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    Derek 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

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    Democracy 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

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    Off 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

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    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

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    The 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

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    The 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

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    Decoding Politics5K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    Likely audience: political scientists

    1 shared topic

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    Legalitea4K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    Likely audience: political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Bucky 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

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    Alison 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

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    Popular 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

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    onpointnz2K 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

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    quite useless2K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 25 days ago

    deep thoughts on art, desire, and superficiality

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Hollywood 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

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 46 days ago

    Likely audience: policy makers

    1 shared topic

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    thealgemeiner1K 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

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

    Likely audience: Animal rights advocates

    1 shared topic

  21. 21

    Substacklast post Jul 27, 2026

    Substack looking at public opinion trends in politics, business and culture

    Likely audience: political strategists

    1 shared topic

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    The 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

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    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

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    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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