The Empire Files Substack alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Empire Files Substack (US Military Policy, Political Criticism and Civil Rights). The closest matches are Keith Boykin, The Parnas Perspective and Zeteo. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 13, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About The Empire Files Substack
An interview and documentary series by Abby Martin and Mike Prysner
Full profile- 1Keith Boykin9K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: Keith Boykin publishes political commentary on U.S. politics, racial discrimination, and voting rights, covering topics such as Texas political disinformation, housing policy, and NFL politics. The newsletter is for…
Likely audience: Civil rights advocates
2 shared topics
- 2The Parnas Perspective901K subscribers
SubstackDaily · last post today
From recent posts: The Parnas Perspective is a news publication covering U.S. politics, election dynamics, and international affairs. It reports on election developments, White House operations, and policy debates, while also featuring…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 3Zeteo717K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today
From recent posts: Zeteo publishes weekly political analysis, election coverage, and interviews focused on U.S. midterm elections, the Trump administration, and foreign policy, primarily for an audience interested in American democracy…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 4Tropic Press: J.C. Bruce696K subscribers
SubstackDaily · last post today
From recent posts: Tropic Press: J.C. Bruce publishes a news-focused newsletter covering Florida politics and policy. Content spans election analysis, campaign finance investigations, state legislation (such as DeSantis's domestic…
Likely audience: Florida voters
1 shared topic
- 5Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance 591K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today
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Likely audience: legal professionals
1 shared topic
- 6Blue Amp Media505K subscribers
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I'm Cliff Schecter, Biden ad writer (2020) who beat Trump then founded BAM to "amplify good" and fight billionaire predators & MAGA. With me is Emmy-winning former MSNBC anchor, David Shuster. WE WILL FIGHT FOR YOU…
Likely audience: Voters preparing for the 2026 election
1 shared topic
- 7People Power United | News & Action342K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday
Independent, people-powered news and grassroot movement actions to champion our rights, freedoms, the rule of law, and democracy.
Likely audience: activists
1 shared topic
- 8The Jim Acosta Show305K subscribers
SubstackDaily · last post today
From recent posts: The Jim Acosta Show publishes the Jim Acosta Morning Memo (JAMM), a political commentary newsletter focused on Donald Trump, U.S. politics, and midterm elections, alongside a Daily Update video companion for social…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 9Public Notice270K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today
From recent posts: Public Notice is a reader-supported independent journalism newsletter covering US politics and policy. Its recent issues blend investigative reporting, political commentary, and cultural criticism, addressing topics…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 10In the Writing Burrow193K subscribers
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Whatever comes into my addled, shrinking brain.
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1 shared topic
- 11The Weekly Dish191K subscribers
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Likely audience: podcast listeners
1 shared topic
- 12Bright America 🔆166K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago
There's plenty to fear, but we must have hope! Democracy is on the ropes, and we're fighting back - holding leaders accountable (with an army of lawyers) to save our country for our kids and grandkids. Subscribe now to…
Likely audience: Legal professionals
1 shared topic
- 13Democratic Wins Media148K subscribers
SubstackDaily · last post today
From recent posts: Democratic Wins Media publishes daily political news focusing on the 2024 US election, Trump administration developments, and media influence. The publication targets voters and political observers with breaking updates…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 14Katie Phang147K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 18 days ago
From recent posts: The newsletter covers legal and political analysis, primarily focusing on the Trump administration's policies, litigation, and press freedom. Recurring themes include Department of Justice litigation (Epstein Files…
Likely audience: Legal professionals
1 shared topic
- 15Really American144K subscribers
SubstackDaily · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: Really American publishes political news briefings focused on Donald Trump, his administration, and Republican Party dynamics, using breaking-news framing to cover court rulings, media ratings, and campaign…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 16The Beautiful Mess by John Pavlovitz117K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 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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Likely audience: political activists
1 shared topic
- 18Conway's Case Notes104K subscribers
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Notes on the continuing crisis.
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 19The Daily Beast99K subscribers
SubstackDaily · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: The Daily Beast’s Cheat Sheet newsletter publishes political analysis and reporting on U.S. elections, Trump administration personnel, and Senate races. It targets readers following American politics and polling.
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 20Hallelujah Anyway96K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago
From recent posts: Hallelujah Anyway publishes a mix of personal essays on caregiving and family resilience alongside political commentary on US midterm elections, labor rights, and anti-war activism. The publication targets readers…
Likely audience: Political activists
1 shared topic
- 21Dean Blundell87K subscribers
SubstackDaily · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: Dean Blundell's newsletter publishes daily political commentary, live discussions, and breaking news focused on US politics, international relations, and geopolitical conflicts. The publication targets a politically…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 22To the Contrary87K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
You are not the crazy ones.
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 23Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara80K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago
Law and politics, from reasoned voices in unreasonable times.
Likely audience: Podcast listeners
1 shared topic
- 24The Dean's Report by Dean Obeidallah71K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago
Saving American democracy from the GOP's FASCISM one fact (and punchline) at a time! Only the truth--never the corporate media's "both sides" BS!
Likely audience: Political activists
1 shared topic
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