the last of the bugs alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as the last of the bugs (Film analysis, dystopian literature and social justice). The closest matches are AG’s Substack, Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance and Raw America. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 8, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About the last of the bugs
but poetry, beauty, romance, love...these are what we stay alive for ✴︎˚。⋆
- Film analysis
- dystopian literature
- social justice
- media ethics
- 1AG’s Substack1K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago
Likely audience: Education policy researchers
2 shared topics
- 2Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance 591K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
Worried about the state of the republic? Get the legal knowledge & analysis you need to be an advocate for democracy, along with a dose of savvy optimism.
Likely audience: Political observers
1 shared topic
- 3Raw America279K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago
The fastest-growing people powered news network in America. Investigative journalism, analysis and Capitol Hill reporting.
Likely audience: Voters
1 shared topic
- 4On Being with Krista Tippett268K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 7 days ago
A monthly Saturday morning companion, with heads-up on new episodes, special offerings, event invitations, recommendations, and reflections from Krista all year round.
Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 5Lucas’s Substack267K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 42 days ago
From recent posts: Lucas Kunce's Substack publishes a mix of personal essays on suburban life, state politics, and immigration stories alongside election analysis. The content targets readers interested in Missouri-specific political…
Likely audience: parents of young children
1 shared topic
- 6The Science of Being 193K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 9 days ago
exploring the intersection of science, philosophy, psychology, and art within the human experience
Likely audience: Psychology enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 7all the cool girls read186K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago
Hi Girl, my name is Julie and I yap a lot about Literature and media
Likely audience: film enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 8Rick Wilson’s Against All Enemies170K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
Tireless resistance to autocracy. Never out of the fight.
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 9Poetry Unbound133K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago
Open your world with poetry
Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 10Open Windows- Ann Telnaes114K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago
Ann Telnaes- Artist, visual storyteller, creator of "Open Windows"
Likely audience: political commentators
1 shared topic
- 11Status100K+ subscribers
beehiivSeveral times a week · last post today
From recent posts: Status publishes in-depth reporting on media ethics, corporate governance, and ownership conflicts within CBS News, CNN, and Condé Nast. The publication covers specific industry events such as editorial battles, factual…
Likely audience: Media industry professionals
1 shared topic
- 12Good Food Jobs84K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago
Satisfying the hunger for meaningful work since 2010, GFJ is more than a job board: we are a community, and a bridge toward futures full of possibility. Our weekly newsletter feeds the soul, connecting you to inspiring…
Likely audience: Social justice advocates
1 shared topic
- 13Krystal Kyle & Friends79K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago
Krystal Ball and Kyle Kulinski dive into politics, philosophy and random BS with people they like. Krystal is co-host of Breaking Points. Kyle is host of Secular Talk on YouTube.
Likely audience: political analysts
1 shared topic
- 14Freddie deBoer70K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: Freddie deBoer publishes a bimonthly newsletter featuring essays on media ethics, progressive politics, and American economic history alongside subscriber-written content from a community of approximately 70,000…
Likely audience: Media critics
1 shared topic
- 15Counterpoint66K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
The world according to progressive, Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonists.
Likely audience: political analysts
1 shared topic
- 16History Can't Hide from Kahlil Greene63K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago
I share short "hidden history" lessons about Black, Native, Asian, and Latino American History. Subscribe if you want to know the truth about this country.
Likely audience: History enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 17Decolonize Myself61K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 38 days ago
Cree/2Spirit/Treaty 4. First Nations personal journey. Personal blog. Education. Exploring colonization, decolonization, healing, & culture. NOT JUST ABOUT DECOLONIZATION!
Likely audience: People interested in decolonization
1 shared topic
- 18to things that matter60K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 35 days ago
𝖙𝖆𝖚𝖌𝖍𝖙𝖘 𝖙𝖍𝖆𝖙 𝖙𝖆𝖚𝖌𝖍𝖙
Likely audience: Individuals experiencing emotional overwhelm
1 shared topic
- 19Archivo Digital Femenino58K subscribers
SubstackDaily · last post 6 days ago
From recent posts: Archivo Digital Femenino publishes culture-focused essays addressing social inequality, disability, gender dynamics, and mental health. The publication mixes personal narratives with sociological analysis, featuring…
Likely audience: women
1 shared topic
- 20bad cattitude54K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
come for the cat. stay for the toxoplasmosis.
Likely audience: conservative commentators
1 shared topic
- 21March For Our Lives51K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago
Led by youth. Built for change. Working to end gun violence.
Likely audience: Parents concerned about school safety
1 shared topic
- 22Dr Stacey Patton50K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: Dr. Stacey Patton publishes a culture-focused newsletter featuring satirical sermons, historical analyses of racial violence, and critiques of media representation. The content mixes political commentary, food…
Likely audience: activists
1 shared topic
- 23FIERCE by mitú43K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: FIERCE by mitú publishes opinion pieces, cultural analysis, and data-driven reports focused on Latina experiences in health, finance, and media. It targets Latinas and allies seeking specific coverage of systemic issues…
Likely audience: Latina community leaders
1 shared topic
- 24Redeeming Democracy by Robert P. Jones42K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: This publication covers Robert P. Jones's book tour, political analysis on Christian nationalism, and interviews regarding evangelical voters and democracy.
Likely audience: Social justice advocates
1 shared topic
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