Thick Through the Middle alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

A community for Robert Reich's feature films, including THE LAST CLASS and the upcoming THE WORK IN PROGRESS

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

1 shared topic

SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

Free from all forms of censorship that pervade our media, Žižek evokes and provokes philosophy, politics, culture, and so on.

Likely audience: Cultural critics

1 shared topic

SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

Authentic words for everyone trying to figure out the best way to be human.

Likely audience: activists

1 shared topic

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

An unprecedented insight into the life of an SLA.

Likely audience: aspiring writers

1 shared topic

SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: Sunday Snippet publishes a rotating mix of short-form essays, opinion pieces, and podcast summaries covering diverse topics ranging from Indian culture and finance to speculative fiction and AI. The publication targets…

Likely audience: philosophy enthusiasts

1 shared topic

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

From recent posts: Just Mary Katherine publishes a weekly column blending sharp political commentary on gun violence and human rights with personal essays on parenting, mental health, and gratitude. The publication targets readers…

Likely audience: parents concerned about child safety

1 shared topic

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 15 days ago

Calling bullshit on America’s love affair with Perfect Mamas

Likely audience: pop culture enthusiasts

1 shared topic

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: This SubStack platform publishes a mix of literary reviews, satirical personal essays, and cultural critiques ranging from reality TV analysis to mental health memoirs. The content targets readers interested in niche…

Likely audience: Media critics

1 shared topic

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 27 days ago

From recent posts: The Rational Male publishes opinion pieces analyzing gender dynamics, political mobilization, and relationship strategies from a male-centric perspective. The content mixes cultural commentary on the Manosphere with…

Likely audience: Political analysts

1 shared topic

SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: The Best of Journalism publishes weekly curated link roundups covering diverse topics such as technology, geopolitics, culture, and science. It serves readers seeking a selection of articles on current events, social…

Likely audience: Tech enthusiasts

1 shared topic

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 30 days ago

Tired of the filters and talking points.

Likely audience: feminist advocates

1 shared topic

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 39 days ago

From recent posts: Peachy Keenan's Extremely Domestic publishes weekly essays on film criticism, political satire, and social trends targeting readers interested in cultural commentary and media analysis. The publication mixes personal…

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

1 shared topic

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

Dating clarity for people tired of doing emotional gymnastics. Essays on modern dating, tools for changing patterns, and a community that values clarity over chaos.

Likely audience: single adults

1 shared topic

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Catholic Manhood publishes essays on Catholic theology, Christian spirituality, and civic engagement for men seeking spiritual formation and moral guidance. The publication features long-form articles covering topics…

Likely audience: Catholic men

1 shared topic

SubstackDaily · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Dominique Morgan publishes a weekly newsletter blending film analysis, cultural commentary on streaming personalities, and essays on social justice, mental health, and relationship dynamics. The publication features a…

Likely audience: Social justice advocates

1 shared topic

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 30 days ago

From recent posts: Elad Nehorai’s Newsletter publishes essays on political theory, social movements, and American Jewish leadership, targeting readers interested in civil rights, democracy, and the Israel-Palestine conflict. The content…

Likely audience: activists

1 shared topic

SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

A feminist newsletter that combines reader advice with social trends analysis and debunking patriarchal myths.

Likely audience: women in relationships

1 shared topic

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: The Christian Warrior Bible Study publishes theological articles and essays addressing complex moral issues such as child abuse, suicide, and the tension between forgiveness and justice. The content is directed at…

Likely audience: Christian pastors and clergy

1 shared topic

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: نشرة سبهلل publishes a series of personal essays and psychological analyses covering topics such as Islamic history, critical thinking, consumer behavior, and career identity. The publication targets an audience…

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

1 shared topic

SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

Slicing politics open to peer inside its disturbing innards and determine how it all works

Likely audience: Political analysts

1 shared topic

SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Charles Hugh Smith's Substack publishes essays on political corruption, societal collapse, and personal philosophy. The content mixes cultural analysis with introspective reflections on truth, vulnerability, and…

Likely audience: philosophers

1 shared topic

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 3 days ago

I have written over twenty books, including seventeen novels, and won the Booker Prize for fiction. Words are my faith, novels my passion, great novelists my paragons of truth. You might think I should get out more. You…

Likely audience: activists

1 shared topic

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

the underbelly of poetry, essay and fiction - read for a kick in the chest or a kiss on the lips. OR if you're lucky — both.

Likely audience: Creative writers and poets

1 shared topic

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 37 days ago

Comediante, humorista e aspirante a escritor

Likely audience: Christian readers

1 shared topic