franklinstrong alternatives: newsletters like it

18 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as franklinstrong (book bans, Texas education policy and Senate Bills 12 and 13). The closest matches are Instead of Doomscrolling, Public and Dr. Tenpenny's Eye on the Evidence . 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 franklinstrong

“How to explain that it is never inspiration that drives you to tell a story, but rather a combination of anger and clarity?” (Valeria Luiselli)

  • book bans
  • Texas education policy
  • Senate Bills 12 and 13
  • library restrictions
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  1. 1
    Instead of Doomscrolling593K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 48 days ago

    From recent posts: Instead of Doomscrolling publishes a mix of personal essays on identity and creativity, interviews with artists, and cultural commentary on digital manipulation and media industry shifts. The publication targets readers…

    Likely audience: writers

    1 shared topic

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    Public200K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Public publishes a mix of political commentary, legislative analysis, and investigative journalism covering topics such as censorship, AI ethics, and US politics. The publication targets an audience interested in free…

    Likely audience: journalists

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    The Original Voice of Vaccine Research, Truth and Education

    Likely audience: History enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Fall of the Cabal - Cyntha Koeter publishes conspiracy theory articles, political disinformation, and promotional content for a documentary series, targeting readers interested in global governance skepticism and…

    Likely audience: Conspiracy theory enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: The Eternally Radical Idea with Greg Lukianoff publishes weekly roundups of global free speech stories, legal cases, and cultural commentary focused on censorship and First Amendment issues. The newsletter targets…

    Likely audience: policy makers

    1 shared topic

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    Hen Mazzig10K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Hen Mazzig publishes a mix of opinion essays and news reporting focused on the Israel-Palestine conflict, censorship, and Middle Eastern geopolitics. The content spans historical analysis of violence, debates on…

    Likely audience: Jewish community members

    1 shared topic

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    徒步的骑手9K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    一个看世事人生的视角。

    Likely audience: Political science students

    1 shared topic

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    Flip City Magazine7K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    America's last laugh and the world's only satire magazine.

    Likely audience: Sci-Fi movie enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  9. 9
    Kal Draws The Line7K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 days ago

    Satiric scribbles from the award winning cartoonist for The Economist (47 years) and The Baltimore Sun (31 years). Kal shares fun sketches and insights from his colorful career.

    Likely audience: political observers

    1 shared topic

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    THE INDEPENDENT INK 3K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: THE INDEPENDENT INK publishes eclectic essays covering art history, philosophy, AI ethics, and comedy, blending cultural criticism with personal anecdotes. The publication targets readers interested in deep dives into…

    Likely audience: Art critics and cultural commentators

    1 shared topic

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    mahunapoesie3K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 42 days ago

    Je parle de ma vie d’autrice, de représentation, d’invisibilisation et de déconstruction dans l’édition. Ma newsletter est gratuite, mais tu peux me soutenir. En t'abonnant, tu recevras les premiers chapitres de mes…

    Likely audience: French literary critics

    1 shared topic

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    The Mayday Network2K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 23 days ago

    Likely audience: independent journalists

    1 shared topic

  13. 13
    istanbuletcetera1K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

    Your guide to arts, culture, and more in Istanbul and beyond, including biweekly roundups of events and exhibitions, and in-depth features.

    Likely audience: Art collectors and gallery visitors

    1 shared topic

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    thealgemeiner1K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

    Real-time news and candid perspectives on Israel, the Middle East, and Jewish life around the globe.

    Likely audience: Pro-Israel advocates

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    Jamestown provides primary-source analysis on global developments of strategic importance to the United States and its allies. We primarily cover Russia, the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, Eastern Europe, the…

    Likely audience: Policy researchers

    1 shared topic

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    Exploring ancient Mediterranean myth and history in modern pop culture.

    Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 49 days ago

    From recent posts: Jacob Mchangama publishes a series of historical essays analyzing Frederick Douglass's philosophy on free speech and contrasting it with modern legal cases like those against German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The…

    Likely audience: Free speech advocates

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 51 days ago

    Likely audience: Political science students

    1 shared topic

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