The Forbidden Texts alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Forbidden Texts (elite theory, political philosophy and online intellectual disputes). The closest matches are Milk Street Cooking School, La newsletter di MicroMega and Unpopular Front. 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 Forbidden Texts
Learning how to Ride the Tiger in a mixed-up, muddled-up, shook-up world.
- elite theory
- political philosophy
- online intellectual disputes
- Substack publishing
- 1Milk Street Cooking School250K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago
A place to talk about food and travel for the Milk Street Cooking School community.
Likely audience: home cooks
1 shared topic
- 2La newsletter di MicroMega 76K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: MicroMega is a news publication that blends cultural anniversary events, intellectual correspondence, and international journalism promotion with deep dives into Italian and global politics. Its content spans…
Likely audience: academics
1 shared topic
- 3Unpopular Front45K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago
the junk shop of history
Likely audience: History enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 4Altered States of America45K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago
From recent posts: Altered States of America publishes eclectic essays on political philosophy, climate change, and cultural critique, blending literary analysis with urgent commentary on domestic policy and ecological risk. The…
Likely audience: social justice advocates
1 shared topic
- 5No More Lockdowns Canada | Randy Hillier45K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago
From recent posts: No More Lockdowns Canada publishes political philosophy essays, vaccine injury inquiries, and foreign policy critiques focused on Canadian sovereignty and surveillance states.
Likely audience: political activists
1 shared topic
- 6uTobian44K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 4, 2026
From recent posts: uTobian publishes essays on conspiracy theories, vaccine skepticism, and political analysis. The publication features a mix of data-driven arguments and cultural critiques.
Likely audience: dissident scholars
1 shared topic
- 7SOOPMedia on Substack39K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago
The Home for Thought Leadership. A diverse space with exclusive content from our authors, contributors, and so much more.
Likely audience: political observers
1 shared topic
- 8Showcase32K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 23 days ago
From recent posts: Showcase is a digital literary magazine published by C&R Press that features short fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction exploring themes of grief, trauma, and resilience. The publication operates as a…
Likely audience: Literary writers and poets
1 shared topic
- 9The Anti-Authoritarian Playbook22K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: The Anti-Authoritarian Playbook publishes political strategy articles, essays, and podcast interviews focused on defending democracy, analyzing authoritarian trends, and organizing election security. It serves readers…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 10L'ultimo uomo21K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 30 days ago
Il sentimento dei popoli come chiave della geopolitica. Paure, rinunce e speranze delle persone comuni che, insieme, decidono la traiettoria di una nazione.
Likely audience: policy makers
1 shared topic
- 11Orwell Daily17K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: Orwell Daily publishes excerpts from George Orwell's essays on political philosophy, writing economics, and literary criticism alongside reviews of books on Milton and tourism policy. The publication targets readers…
Likely audience: Political theorists
1 shared topic
- 12Written By Hand13K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 56 days ago
I'm a self-taught programmer that loves to write about life, learning, and the human part of what we do. I created the "This Developer's Life" podcast, so I suppose that's where this notion comes from. All from my head…
Likely audience: Product managers
1 shared topic
- 13Presto12K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago
From recent posts: Presto publishes essays on Brazilian politics, film criticism, and political philosophy, including analyses of impeachment processes, totalitarianism, and the works of thinkers like Eric Voegelin. The publication mixes…
Likely audience: Philosophy students
1 shared topic
- 14The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.12K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago
From recent posts: This publication publishes in-depth articles on political theory, financial history, and UK governance reform, targeting an audience interested in critical analysis of power structures and economic policy.
Likely audience: Political scientists
1 shared topic
- 15Regis’s Substack11K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago
From recent posts: Regis's Substack publishes Marxist political analysis and historical interviews focused on French politics, fascism, and the 2027 presidential election. The publication mixes long-form essays analyzing class struggle…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 16Notes on Being Human11K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago
From recent posts: Notes on Being Human publishes a weekly 52-week self-improvement book on Substack alongside personal essays on identity, mental health, and Singapore-based community events such as an in-person audiobook club. It is…
Likely audience: Personal development readers
1 shared topic
- 17The New Evangelicals10K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: The New Evangelicals publishes essays on the intersection of faith, politics, and social justice for an audience interested in Christian ethics and contemporary culture. Content ranges from critiques of Christian…
Likely audience: philosophy readers
1 shared topic
- 18Intercollegiate Studies Institute10K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago
From recent posts: The Intercollegiate Studies Institute publishes conservative essays on American foreign policy, family decline, and AI safety alongside student journalism and podcast debates. The Intercollegiate Review contributes…
Likely audience: Conservative intellectuals
1 shared topic
- 19Philosophy for the People w/Ben Burgis9K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
Likely audience: Social justice advocates
1 shared topic
- 20Imperium Press9K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago
From recent posts: Imperium Press publishes political philosophy essays focusing on traditionalism, Edmund Burke, Nietzschean interpretations of Greek history, and elite theory. The content targets readers interested in counter-apologetic…
Likely audience: philosophers interested in traditionalism
1 shared topic
- 21Chiacchiere con Elisa8K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
La domenica chiacchieriamo di marketing e attualità, proprio come se stessimo insieme al bar, alcune volte davanti a un caffè, altre volte ci serve almeno un gin tonic! Il martedì arriva Grow on Substack!
Likely audience: Content creators
1 shared topic
- 22The Flow8K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago
Psychology and strategy for building paid communities that people genuinely want to belong to.
Likely audience: Substack publishers
1 shared topic
- 23Existential Angst and Plushies - Tim Lieder's Substack8K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago
Tim Lieder writes about books, movies, Judaism., and politics. Currently this substack is discussing John Cheever and the Book of Job (Iyov). His fiction has appeared in Shock Totem and Saturday Evening Post.
Likely audience: Substack readers
1 shared topic
- 24Cass’s Substack7K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago
My personal Substack
Likely audience: Law students
1 shared topic
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