Elder’s Substack alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Elder’s Substack (Western intellectual criticism, Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Academic freedom). The closest matches are The Freedom Corner with PeterSweden, The Takeaway with Liz Moody and Matriarchal Blessing. 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 Elder’s Substack
The newsletter publishes analytical essays on geopolitics and ethics. Recent issues examine Holocaust education as a moral imperative rather than a historical exercise, and analyze Gaza's economic conditions and border…
- Western intellectual criticism
- Ayaan Hirsi Ali
- Academic freedom
- Gender equality
- 1The Freedom Corner with PeterSweden56K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 days ago
Peter Imanuelsen, also known as PeterSweden, is a freedom loving journalist reporting on the important news that is being ignored by the mainstream.
Likely audience: Journalists
1 shared topic
- 2The Takeaway with Liz Moody41K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago
From recent posts: The Takeaway with Liz Moody publishes weekly interviews with women discussing career evolution, personal growth, and work-life balance, alongside a Q&A column on personal finance and curated reader comments on workplace…
Likely audience: Women in academia
1 shared topic
- 3Matriarchal Blessing41K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago
Catharsis for your feminist awakening.
Likely audience: feminist readers
1 shared topic
- 4This is For Real.22K subscribers
SubstackDaily · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: This is For Real publishes a weekly mix of hard news, investigative reporting, and political commentary covering US and international events. The publication targets an audience interested in current affairs, legal…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 5Reclaiming Faith14K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago
From recent posts: Reclaiming Faith publishes essays and interviews examining the intersection of Christian theology, church history, and contemporary political struggles against authoritarianism and Christian nationalism. The publication…
Likely audience: activists
1 shared topic
- 6International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA)8K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 27 days ago
The International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA) advances research and open dialogue on psychological manipulation and cultic influence, providing education, support, and collaboration for survivors, families, and…
Likely audience: Academic researchers
1 shared topic
- 7Unsafe Science7K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago
Social science, common sense, and skepticism applied to controversial topics, and occasional personal takes and twists.
Likely audience: Academic researchers
1 shared topic
- 8Un libro in borsa7K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago
Ciao, sono Alice e ho sempre un libro in borsa. In questa newsletter due volte al mese ti consiglio quelli che leggo e che, secondo me, dovresti leggere anche tu.
Likely audience: Literature professors and educators
1 shared topic
- 9Heretic Adjacent6K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago
Courage, hope, and prophetic imagination for people trying to stay faithful in troubling times. A solidarity-based community for the work ahead.
Likely audience: Christians interested in politics
1 shared topic
- 10OLIRE6K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 11, 2026
The Observatory of Religious Freedom in Latin America (OLIRE) is a research, training, and advocacy program that aims to promote religious freedom on the continent.
Likely audience: religious freedom advocates
1 shared topic
- 11Expression5K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago
From recent posts: Expression is a News category newsletter that examines free speech, censorship, and institutional policy across campus and cultural contexts. Recent issues track legal battles, university disciplinary actions, and…
Likely audience: Journalists and media professionals
1 shared topic
- 12readingwritingandrhythm4K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago
Excerpts from my books, audio files, song lyrics, writing, marketing tips, and recipes.
Likely audience: Book readers
1 shared topic
- 13Another Way with Selina Barker4K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago
From recent posts: This podcast and article series features interviews on workplace visibility, grief counseling, and self-help alongside lifestyle content like digital detox retreats and book reviews. The publication blends professional…
Likely audience: Book lovers
1 shared topic
- 14Girl News3K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago
From recent posts: Girl News is a weekly newsletter by a single author that combines global news on women's rights, health disparities, and political representation with personal updates on travel, fundraising, and merchandise. The…
Likely audience: Women's rights advocates
1 shared topic
- 15The Chronicle Review2K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago
From recent posts: The Chronicle Review publishes essays and interviews analyzing higher education trends, including student reading decline, academic freedom, and the humanities crisis, alongside a new podcast on campus politics. The…
Likely audience: higher education administrators
1 shared topic
- 16Eminent Americans2K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago
A newsletter and podcast about the contemporary American intellectual scene.
Likely audience: journalism students and educators
1 shared topic
- 17Loving Sylvia Plath2K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 31 days ago
From recent posts: Loving Sylvia Plath publishes essays, interviews, and literary criticism centered on Sylvia Plath, academic freedom, and related cultural topics. The publication mixes formats including personal narratives, book…
Likely audience: Higher Education Administrators
1 shared topic
- 18The Salvatore Babones Newsletter1K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 41 days ago
Likely audience: academics
1 shared topic
- 19Beena Sarwar - Personal Political1K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 17 days ago
From recent posts: Beena Sarwar's newsletter publishes personal political essays and nonfiction reports on South Asian affairs, including gender equality, education reform, and media independence. The content mixes book reviews…
Likely audience: Education professionals
1 shared topic
- 20
SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago
From recent posts: Die Informantin publishes weekly German-language news analyses focusing on US and German politics, specifically tracking the rise of the AfD party and democratic challenges. The publication targets German readers…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 21
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
I write essays that make the polite squirm and the honest exhale. No spin. No filler. Just pattern recognition, punchlines, and the occasional talking horse.
Likely audience: Higher education administrators
1 shared topic
- 22
SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago
From recent posts: James's Substack: Healing the Divide publishes essays on gender dynamics, male psychology, and social change for an audience interested in feminism and personal growth. The publication mixes reflective articles on…
Likely audience: Coaches and therapists
1 shared topic
- 23
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago
Free The Inquiry is Heterodox Academy’s home for essays, expert commentary, and conversations about open inquiry in the academy.
Likely audience: Higher education administrators
1 shared topic
- 24
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
For a global future that respects the UN norm that peace shall be established by peaceful means. Research-based public education and policy proposals continuously since 1986
Likely audience: academics
1 shared topic
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