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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago

What is happening in state politics and policy-and how it affects our democracy

Likely audience: Voters planning early or absentee ballots

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Erin Petrey for Kentucky publishes first-person narratives and campaign updates from Erin Petrey, a former Lexington mayor and current candidate for Kentucky's 6th congressional district, focusing on local politics…

Likely audience: Kentucky voters

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 19 days ago

Learn about what's happening in the Tennessee legislature, direct actions you can take, and much more.

Likely audience: Tennessee voters

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 38 days ago

Existence without thinking, humor and truth is not.

Likely audience: Concerned citizens

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 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: legal professionals

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SubstackDaily · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: State of the Day publishes a rotating mix of political analysis, personal essays, and viral culture stories, targeting readers interested in US elections, international relations, and social commentary. The publication…

Likely audience: Political analysts

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Substacklast post Jul 4, 2026

From recent posts: Gavin Newsom publishes opinion pieces and columns on California governance, fiscal policy, and national democracy issues. The publication features the Governor's first-person advocacy on topics such as election…

Likely audience: Legal professionals

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

The official Substack of Doug for Alabama

Likely audience: Political donors

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

The official free Substack of FactCheck.org.

Likely audience: Fact-checkers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

Thoughts, insights, and perspectives

Likely audience: Political analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

This weekday newsletter gives you easy, effective political actions to take to stave off despair, effect positive change and elect more true public servants. It also provides a Sunday good news list to show you all of…

Likely audience: Volunteers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: The Present Age publishes political commentary and cultural criticism on U.S. elections, media consolidation, press freedom, and transgender health, alongside personal essays and sports writing. Its audience is readers…

Likely audience: political commentators

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 14 days ago

My personal Substack

Likely audience: election law professionals

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Elie Mystal's newsletter publishes weekly political essays and critiques focusing on Supreme Court rulings, Senate hearings, and the Trump administration's policies. The publication targets readers interested in legal…

Likely audience: media critics

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

From Techno Fog: Conservative investigative reporting and commentary - down to the source documents.

Likely audience: Political analysts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 48 days ago

From recent posts: Kyle For Alabama publishes political announcements and campaign updates focused on Alabama voters and national apportionment reform. The publication mixes personal announcements with policy advocacy regarding the…

Likely audience: Political activists

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: What I's Reading is a news-focused newsletter aggregating Black culture, politics, and current events. Each issue blends reporting on voting rights, legislative conferences, and obituaries with entertainment headlines…

Likely audience: Black community leaders

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 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

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Black Virginia News publishes election coverage, legal challenges, and community updates focused on the state's Black community. The publication mixes political reporting, policy analysis, and local event listings.

Likely audience: Virginia voters

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SubstackDaily · last post 12 days ago

Nuance is celebrated here.

Likely audience: political analysts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

Baratunde Thurston unfiltered. Telling it like it is and the way it should be on politics and pop culture, with jokes and occasional drinks.

Likely audience: Social justice advocates

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: The Blue Print publishes interviews, policy profiles, and mobilization guides focused on Democratic Party operations, grassroots organizing, and state-level elections. The content targets activists, volunteers, and…

Likely audience: Political activists

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Rights & Insights publishes weekly election integrity alerts and in-depth political analysis focused on voting rights, redistricting, and Supreme Court rulings. The publication targets activists and policymakers…

Likely audience: Voting rights advocates

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 31, 2026

From recent posts: Ariana Jasmine's Justice Journal publishes investigative reports on immigration enforcement, corporate labor practices, and social justice conflicts for an audience interested in policy and activism.

Likely audience: Social justice advocates

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