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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: Overton publishes independent news coverage on US foreign policy, domestic politics, and political commentary featuring interviews with figures like Marco Rubio, George Santos, and Steve Hilton alongside reports on…

Likely audience: Political observers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

My personal Substack

Likely audience: 9/11 studies researchers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 23 days ago

From recent posts: The Free Press publishes a daily news roundup covering hard reports on international conflicts and legal proceedings alongside opinion columns on immigration, education, and capital punishment. It also features cultural…

Likely audience: Policy analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

The premium hub for MeidasTouch, the fastest growing pro-democracy news network. Bonus articles, exclusive content, and interactive chats. Led by Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas, with exclusive articles by Ron…

Likely audience: Legal professionals

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

Opening the future by understanding the past.

Likely audience: Foreign policy analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

A newsletter about what's happening around the world and Why It Matters.

Likely audience: International relations experts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: Cortes Investigates publishes weekly news and opinion pieces on U.S. politics, immigration, and economic policy, featuring interviews, polling data, and commentary from a diverse range of authors and guests.

Likely audience: Immigration policy advocates

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

Covering US foreign policy, economic realities, and civil liberties in American society.

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

democracy and dictatorship, Russia and Ukraine, America and Europe, local and global, past and present

Likely audience: Foreign policy experts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 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

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SubstackDaily · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: The Warning publishes political analysis, podcast episodes, and opinion pieces focused on US politics, elections, and the Trump administration for a politically engaged audience. The publication mixes long-form essays…

Likely audience: Political analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

Whatever intrigues me--these days the Russo-Ukraine War with regular departures

Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 28 days ago

Courage & Caffeine by Rebekah Ricks: Faith, family, and reform in a culture of chaos. Where conviction meets clarity, and women of faith find peace, purpose, and courage through The Four R’s: Reliance, Relationships…

Likely audience: Legal professionals and attorneys

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

Ann Telnaes- Artist, visual storyteller, creator of "Open Windows"

Likely audience: political commentators

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

My personal Substack

Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

"I recommend signing up for these guys, if you like getting your morning news with swearing." - Naomi Klein

Likely audience: Podcast listeners

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

A Substack that explores how we can develop our "moral muscle" to stand up for democracy -- and each other -- in this critical moment. Plus insight and analysis at the intersection of law, national security, and the…

Likely audience: Ethics researchers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: Nolan Higdon's Gaslight Gazette is a podcast newsletter that publishes weekly interviews on media complicity, press freedom, and political scandals alongside promotional links for the show and host newsletters. The…

Likely audience: Political analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: The Fifth Column is a conservative media outlet that publishes weekly newsletters and a podcast covering US politics, education policy, and cultural commentary. Its content mixes weekly updates on political events with…

Likely audience: Podcast listeners

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

The world according to progressive, Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonists.

Likely audience: political analysts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

Peter R. Breggin,MD is known as the “Conscience of Psychiatry for 60+ years reform work. He and Ginger Ross Breggin are the authors of the bestselling book COVID-19 and the Global Predators: We are the Prey--over…

Likely audience: Conservative political commentators

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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

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SubstackWeekly · last post 17 days ago

My personal Substack

Likely audience: Human rights advocates

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SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

A newsletter about science, social-justice-activism, why they sometimes fight, and how to help them get along better -- plus a good deal of other, more random stuff.

Likely audience: political commentators

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