Decoding Politics alternatives: newsletters like it
19 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Decoding Politics (democratic backsliding, gerrymandering and institutional forbearance). The closest matches are Wiley Nickel’s Substack, The Downballot and Notes from the Middleground. 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 Decoding Politics
- democratic backsliding
- gerrymandering
- institutional forbearance
- far-right populism
- 1Wiley Nickel’s Substack225K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago
Thoughts directly from Wiley. Dad, husband, former Congressman, and US Senate candidate in North Carolina. www.wileynickel.com
Likely audience: State legislators
1 shared topic
- 2The Downballot65K subscribers
SubstackDaily · last post 9 days ago
Covering every election, from kickoff to call
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 3Notes from the Middleground31K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
Analysis and criticism of the antiliberal right, social-justice progressivism, and cultural topics
Likely audience: political analysts
1 shared topic
- 4Checks & Balances15K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Checks & Balances publishes essays and webinar recaps on U.S. constitutional law, election administration, and voting rights, drawing on founding-era texts and contemporary legal analysis. It is written for readers…
Likely audience: Policy analysts
1 shared topic
- 5Democracy Notes12K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago
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
- 6Michael Darby in Australia8K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 18 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
- 7The Swingometer6K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 27 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
- 8It's the democracy, stupid4K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago
From recent posts: It's the democracy, stupid publishes interviews and commentary on U.S. politics, election integrity, voting rights, and higher education, often featuring journalists, candidates, and university leaders. It is written…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 9The Mexpatriate2K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 37 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
1 shared topic
- 10Common Ground Democracy2K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 44 days ago
Likely audience: policy makers
1 shared topic
- 11Plain Sight1K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 30 days ago
From recent posts: Plain Sight publishes in-depth articles on political science, psychology, economics, and technology, targeting an audience interested in systemic analysis and intellectual theory. The publication consistently blends…
Likely audience: Policy analysts
1 shared topic
- 12elezioniusa1K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
La newsletter domenicale di Focus America
Likely audience: political junkies
1 shared topic
- 13Rachel Kleinfeld1K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 40 days ago
From recent posts: Rachel Kleinfeld's newsletter publishes essays on democratic backsliding, federal budget cuts, and social cohesion strategies for a policy and advocacy audience. The publication mixes academic research summaries…
Likely audience: policy analysts
1 shared topic
- 14
SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: The Uncapped Papers by Project No Cap publishes articles and advocacy updates focused on U.S. House expansion, gerrymandering, and congressional reform. It serves an audience interested in political accountability and…
Likely audience: Political activists
1 shared topic
- 15
SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago
The best writing about and from Latin America
Likely audience: Political scientists
1 shared topic
- 16
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: André Fran publishes political analysis on democratic backsliding and Brazilian elections, targeting readers interested in constitutional reform and political ethics. The content mixes long-form essays examining…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 17
LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 34 days ago
A weekly roundup of ideas and events at Harvard Law School.
Likely audience: Harvard Law School alumni
1 shared topic
- 18
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 25 days ago
Opinions on American politics and science fiction and fantasy.
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 19
Substacklast post Jul 12, 2026
A collective space for my diverse creative interests across many genre. My last life space possibly to dream in and have the courage to dream again with others.
Likely audience: New Zealand voters
1 shared topic
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