Crossing Topanga alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Crossing Topanga (political commentary, media criticism and public figure analysis). The closest matches are The Fifth Column (A Podcast), Singal-Minded and Dispatches From A Collapsing State | Jared Yates Sexton. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 12, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About Crossing Topanga

IT MAY BE THE WORDS I AM USING, A FUSION OF BITS, BOBS AND MUSINGS, THAT PERHAPS WILL DELIGHT YOU OR MAYBE INCITE YOU, A SELECTION IS YOURS FOR THE CHOOSING

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: The Fifth Column (A Podcast) publishes a mix of political commentary, cultural analysis, and live event announcements. Content spans US politics and election coverage, socialism and labor theory, foreign policy, and…

    Likely audience: Podcast listeners

    2 shared topics

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    Singal-Minded49K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    A newsletter about science, social-justice-activism, why they sometimes fight, and how to help them get along better -- plus a good deal of other, more random stuff.

    Likely audience: political commentators

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    Diagnosing a world in crisis while finding means and strategies for a better, realer, more human future.

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    2 shared topics

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    The Moral High Ground16K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

    We are living through a world-historical temper tantrum from white conservative Christians over their loss of control, relevance, and supremacy. This weekly newsletter looks at current events through that lens and…

    Likely audience: LGBTQ+ advocates

    2 shared topics

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    The Banter 12K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: The Banter publishes opinionated articles on US politics, foreign policy, and current events, often featuring mailbag responses and podcast interviews. It targets readers seeking independent journalism on topics ranging…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    2 shared topics

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    Indie Media Today7K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Indie Media Today aggregates independent political commentary, investigative links, and critical perspectives on mainstream media narratives, with recurring coverage of campaign finance, the Israel-Lebanon conflict, and…

    Likely audience: Independent media consumers

    2 shared topics

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    Judith Dayal6K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: The publication features political commentary and anti-Trump rhetoric through personal essays, alongside coverage of student-led political movements in Serbia and Brazil. It operates as reader-supported independent…

    Likely audience: political commentators

    2 shared topics

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    Eli's Substack5K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    Likely audience: political enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    Tara Devlin2K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 50 days ago

    From recent posts: Tara Devlin's newsletter publishes political commentary, media criticism, and occasional stand-up comedy featuring guests like Ron Placone. It targets an audience interested in US politics, the 2024 election, and…

    Likely audience: Podcast listeners

    2 shared topics

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    gcoleman861K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 8 days ago

    General talk

    Likely audience: political commentators

    2 shared topics

  11. 11

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    A guide to decode the country America has chosen to be.

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    Dumb Liberal. Smart Politics.

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    Platform to promote my independent film and literary projects including STYGIOPHOBIA, a noir horror thriller written and to be directed by myself.

    Likely audience: media critics

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 6 days ago

    ALWAYS YELL THE TRUTH. Lifting up voices and shining a light on injustices in Tennessee.

    Likely audience: political enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    Likely audience: political activists

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: The North Star with Shaun King is a daily newsletter delivering curated video clips, photo essays, and opinionated articles focused on the Israel-Hamas conflict, international human rights violations, and media…

    Likely audience: human rights advocates

    1 shared topic

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    Cortes Investigates318K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Cortes Investigates is a political newsletter focused on US elections, immigration policy, and conservative commentary. It blends campaign analysis (Wisconsin governor races, midterms), policy deep dives (steel…

    Likely audience: conservative voters

    1 shared topic

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    Gingrich 360208K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    Gingrich 360 is a multimedia production company based in Arlington, Virginia, featuring the work of Speaker Newt Gingrich and Ambassador Callista L. Gingrich.

    Likely audience: political conservatives

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: A satirical political newsletter publishes profane essays mocking Donald Trump, his administration, and US politics, alongside recurring segments like 'Wheel of Moron' and photo galleries. It targets readers who want…

    Likely audience: Social justice advocates

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

    The Social Contract is a citizen-supported movement resisting authoritarianism and restoring classic American values like civic engagement, tolerance & mutual respect. Written and hosted by former Congressman Joe Walsh…

    Likely audience: political commentators

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackDaily · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: The Warning publishes political analysis, podcast episodes, and opinion pieces focused on US politics, elections, and the Trump administration for a politically engaged audience. The publication mixes long-form essays…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Fast Forward178K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

    An irreverent look at the news and events of the week

    Likely audience: Sports fans

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Hope for America with Heather Delaney Reese publishes weekly opinion pieces analyzing Donald Trump's political conduct, the Trump administration's foreign policy, and the strategies of Vice President JD Vance. The…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    Ann Telnaes- Artist, visual storyteller, creator of "Open Windows"

    Likely audience: political activists

    1 shared topic

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