crotty alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as crotty (Political polarization, Democratic Party and Free speech). The closest matches are Bündnis Redefreiheit, Gabriel Kahane: Words & Music and letdown comedy. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 11, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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  1. 1
    Bündnis Redefreiheit7K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 41 days ago

    Bündnis Redefreiheit Newsletter

    Likely audience: German political observers

    2 shared topics

  2. 2

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

    Writings at the intersection of music, literature, and politics

    Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

  3. 3

    Substacklast post Jun 2, 2026

    Thinking about comedy in disappointing times.

    Likely audience: comedy enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

  4. 4

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    We are a progressive independent media platform focused on combatting right wing misinformation in the Upper Midwest. We fund ourselves through paid subscriptions and the sale of products from over 150 progressive…

    Likely audience: Independent voters concerned about political fairness

    Rising: +68K subscribers (+31%) in 28 days

    1 shared topic

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    Slow Boring 202K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Slow Boring publishes opinion essays on American politics, culture, and policy, including coverage of elections, media criticism, and infrastructure debates. The publication mixes analytical journalism with personal…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Public200K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Public publishes a mix of political commentary, legislative analysis, and investigative journalism covering topics such as censorship, AI ethics, and US politics. The publication targets an audience interested in free…

    Likely audience: journalists

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 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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    The Political Vise182K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 20, 2026

    A field guide to power, persuasion, cultural capture, and the urgent project of rebuilding America’s civic spine.

    Likely audience: sports industry professionals

    1 shared topic

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    ŽIŽEK GOADS AND PRODS131K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    Free from all forms of censorship that pervade our media, Žižek evokes and provokes philosophy, politics, culture, and so on.

    Likely audience: Cultural critics

    1 shared topic

  10. 10

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    Authentic words for everyone trying to figure out the best way to be human.

    Likely audience: activists

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    A political, cultural, and intellectual playground for the rest of us with writer Wajahat Ali

    Likely audience: policy analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Kirsten Gillibrand112K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    Mom to Theo, Henry and dog Maple. Wife to Jonathan. U.S. Senator for New York.

    Likely audience: Small donors

    1 shared topic

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    Liuba Grechen Shirley107K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

    Founder & CEO of Vote Mama | Mama of 3 fighting to elect moms everywhere | 2018 Democratic Nominee for U.S. House (NY-02)

    Likely audience: progressive parents

    1 shared topic

  14. 14

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 29 days ago

    Straight talk from a former Democratic Congressman from a Trump district in South Carolina.

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

  15. 15

    SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

    My name is Jess and I was a high school Literature teacher for 16 years until I decided to run as a Democrat in a rural, red district in Missouri. I bring you news and politics from Missouri and beyond from a rural…

    Likely audience: Parents

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

    My Substack is about world politics and the future of Western civilization.

    Likely audience: political activists

    1 shared topic

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    Clear Thinker87K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 20 days ago

    From recent posts: Clear Thinker publishes opinion essays and video content on political polarization, media bias, and cultural controversies, targeting readers seeking critical analysis of current events and societal trends.

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    To the Contrary87K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

    You are not the crazy ones.

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Forbidden.News86K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Forbidden.News publishes a mix of political analysis, alternative energy discussions, and cultural commentary. Recent issues cover Brazilian politics and election security, Canadian policy shifts and Alberta…

    Likely audience: political commentators

    1 shared topic

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    Krystal Kyle & Friends79K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    Krystal Ball and Kyle Kulinski dive into politics, philosophy and random BS with people they like. Krystal is co-host of Breaking Points. Kyle is host of Secular Talk on YouTube.

    Likely audience: podcast listeners

    1 shared topic

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    Collective PAC79K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

    We're on a mission to recruit, train, and support Black candidates so we can build Black political power and create a government that truly represents the people it serves.

    Likely audience: Political activists

    1 shared topic

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    Real Scott Ritter75K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

    Featuring original articles and videos, including episodes of Trump Watch, The Russia House and related content.

    Likely audience: Humanitarian workers

    1 shared topic

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    Substacklast post May 31, 2026

    From recent posts: Onward with Ava DuVernay publishes political commentary, cultural criticism, and personal essays across digital media, voting rights, and space exploration topics. The publication features a mix of original articles…

    Likely audience: Civil rights advocates

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

    Truth-telling at the intersection of faith, history, and justice Focus on white Christian nationalism + the Black Christian tradition

    Likely audience: Christian leaders and pastors

    1 shared topic

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