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From recent posts: Save Austin Now publishes weekly updates on Austin City Council elections, charter amendments (Prop I), and local government accountability initiatives. The newsletter serves Austin voters and donors by combining…

Likely audience: Austin residents

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

Speaking Truth to Power

Likely audience: Media consumers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: Climate Change and You publishes news articles and reports on global climate impacts, extreme weather events, and associated risks such as heatwaves, floods, and food security. The publication targets an audience…

Likely audience: Climate researchers and scientists

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SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday

From recent posts: Fix The News publishes bi-weekly newsletters and podcast episodes focused on global progress in health, climate, human rights, and science, featuring data-driven reports, interviews with activists like Shabana…

Likely audience: Science enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: Construction Physics publishes weekly reading lists covering infrastructure, industrial technology, and construction automation, alongside longer-form essays on topics like nuclear physics and display history. The…

Likely audience: real estate developers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: The Santa Barbara Current publishes opinion-driven articles, policy critiques, and election coverage focused on local government, education ethics, and state-level politics. It targets engaged residents and voters with…

Likely audience: California voters

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

Investimentos, fé, paternidade e tudo mais que vier na cabeça.

Likely audience: Political analysts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 8 days ago

Official campaign account of Congressman Mike Quigley.

Likely audience: Chicago residents

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

Nature sure is neat, huh? Fun facts, deep thoughts, insight, and ideas for a better tomorrow on this world we all share. 📍Coast Salish & Nuučaan̓uł Lands, 🇺🇸 & 🇨🇦

Likely audience: Environmental advocates

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SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

Dispatches from a veteran reporter

Likely audience: Political analysts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

Everything Coliving is your once-a-week a recap of the latest coliving news, projects, developments and insights in this ever-growing industry.

Likely audience: Coliving operators

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

From recent posts: Esco quando voglio is a general-interest newsletter covering Italian society, housing policy, and cultural commentary. Its recent interviews and essays examine the Italian housing crisis and short-term rental…

Likely audience: Urban planners

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SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: The No Data Centers SGV Coalition newsletter publishes advocacy updates, rally announcements, and policy reports focused on opposing AI data centers and battery energy storage systems in Southern California. It serves…

Likely audience: community activists

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: For The People publishes a newsletter and zine focused on public library funding, community organizing, and civic engagement issues across the United States. The content mixes policy analysis on municipal budgets with…

Likely audience: Public library patrons

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: This newsletter publishes opinionated political narratives and conspiracy theories regarding U.S. government structure, economic policy, and figures like Julian Assange. It targets readers interested in radical…

Likely audience: Political activists

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 37 days ago

Tips, resources and recipes for a low-waste life

Likely audience: conscious consumers

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SubstackWeekly · last post today

From recent posts: inmediahk.net publishes news coverage on Hong Kong sports, government policy, and social stories such as personal loss and AI-generated content. The publication targets readers interested in media finance, journalism…

Likely audience: Hong Kong readers

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SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday

Commerce Moves to the Curb

Likely audience: urban planners

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

Photographing and uncovering the stories of New York City, one neighborhood per week across all five boroughs.

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

Join a global network of 100,000+ urbanists shaping better cities. Get curated jobs, learning programs, and events – plus fresh ideas and career tips from All Things Urban, the trusted hub for professionals in urbanism…

Likely audience: Urban planners

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 37 days ago

From recent posts: SuperSpreader publishes investigative journalism exposing government overreach, corporate conflicts of interest, and regulatory failures in sectors ranging from agriculture and AI to public health and religious minority…

Likely audience: Environmental activists

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: Contrarian Boston publishes investigative journalism and cultural commentary on Boston local news, urban planning, housing policy, and media personalities, including recurring segments like 'Beat the Press with Emily…

Likely audience: Urban planners and developers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Skipped History publishes book promotions, historical drama theater reviews, and livestream events centered on Robert Moses and Robert Caro's work in New York City. The publication targets readers interested in urban…

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: The Earthly publishes essays and news updates on climate justice, ecological systems, and social inequality, often linking environmental crises to class politics and democratic power. It is written for readers…

Likely audience: Climate activists and organizers

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