This Week in the South alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as This Week in the South (Journalism ethics, Documentary film review and Racial justice). The closest matches are Alexander Russo's The Grade, Marco Antonio Barbosa and counterdisinformationproject. 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

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: The Grade publishes weekly education journalism roundups alongside interviews and essays on K-12 policy, classroom instruction, and media industry issues. It targets education journalists, policymakers, and readers…

    Likely audience: School administrators

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    Pensatas, reportagens e humor sobre cultura, sociedade, comunicação, sustentabilidade, mundo corporativo e inovação.

    Likely audience: media professionals

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    Likely audience: policy analysts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: The North Star with Shaun King is a daily newsletter delivering curated video clips, photo essays, and opinionated articles focused on the Israel-Hamas conflict, international human rights violations, and media…

    Likely audience: human rights advocates

    1 shared topic

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    Libs of TikTok156K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

    News and videos you can’t see anywhere else.

    Likely audience: social media users

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

    Come hang out with a pop-culture-obsessed, antiracist, lefty, OG Blerd who lives in Oakland, CA.

    Likely audience: parents

    1 shared topic

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    ŽIŽEK GOADS AND PRODS131K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 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

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    Forza...for Education111K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago

    The case for education opportunity, innovation and an education renaissance.

    Likely audience: Education policy makers

    1 shared topic

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    Clear Thinker88K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday

    From recent posts: Clear Thinker publishes opinion essays and video content on political polarization, media bias, and cultural controversies, targeting readers seeking critical analysis of current events and societal trends.

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

    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

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    The Reactionary61K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

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

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: The Golden Hour is a culture newsletter by Karen Attiah that publishes personal essays, journalism ethics analysis, and labor arbitration updates, primarily targeting readers interested in media freedom and press…

    Likely audience: journalists

    1 shared topic

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    American Crisis54K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

    A newsletter that explores the crucial relationship between journalism and American democracy.

    Likely audience: media critics

    1 shared topic

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    Norman Finkelstein54K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 25 days ago

    My personal Substack

    Likely audience: Human rights advocates

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today

    From recent posts: Dave Bondy's Keeping it Real Newsletter aggregates Michigan-specific news covering education policy, criminal investigations, and state politics. It is intended for readers seeking detailed reporting on local legal…

    Likely audience: Legal professionals

    1 shared topic

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    theweeklylist36K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

    The “new normal” of American politics is not normal. The Weekly List reminds us of that. On a weekly basis, the List tracks specific news stories representing eroding norms under the Trump regime.

    Likely audience: Election observers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

    The Power of Storytelling is a conference built on the idea that well-crafted stories can bridge divides, heal wounds, inspire action and create change. Since 2011, it has brought to Bucharest more than 80 storytellers…

    Likely audience: journalists and editors

    1 shared topic

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    Friendly Atheist26K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Friendly Atheist publishes opinionated articles and critiques focused on secularism, education policy, and religious influence in public institutions. The publication targets readers interested in atheism and secular…

    Likely audience: Education policy advocates

    1 shared topic

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    The White Pages25K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

    What if we could build something better?

    Likely audience: social activists

    1 shared topic

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    thePeriod23K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: ThePeriod publishes a rotating mix of personal narratives, sociological analysis, and cultural commentary covering topics like dating apps, sexual assault, and labor economics. The publication serves a general audience…

    Likely audience: Higher education administrators

    1 shared topic

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    Blacklisted21K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 38 days ago

    From recent posts: Blacklisted publishes opinion essays and satirical columns addressing current events, media ethics, and cultural controversies. The publication targets an audience interested in critical commentary on politics, gender…

    Likely audience: political commentators

    1 shared topic

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    Michael Tracey21K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    Counter-hegemonic musings

    Likely audience: journalists

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

    From recent posts: The Forum with Josh Cowen is a policy-focused newsletter examining education politics and federal funding mechanisms. Recent issues cover the debate around publicly funded private tuition, analysis of a proposed $26…

    Likely audience: State legislators

    1 shared topic

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    Le Monde Moderne19K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Le Monde Moderne publishes a daily roundup of French and European news covering politics, economics, and social issues. The publication aggregates short-form reports on topics such as student protests, legislative…

    Likely audience: French political observers

    1 shared topic

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