Vilma’s Substack alternatives: newsletters like it

12 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Vilma’s Substack (drug overdose statistics, opioid crisis and children bereavement). The closest matches are The Simple Heart, Lev Remembers and The Reactionary. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 6, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About Vilma’s Substack

Commentary by an uneducated dumbass Latina Refugee, proud Naturalized US Citizen. Meryl Nass: "Do you really think some refugee from nowhere is going to draw attention to themselves with a flaming post like this?" I'm…

  • drug overdose statistics
  • opioid crisis
  • children bereavement
  • foster care system
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  1. 1
    The Simple Heart138K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

    Lessons in compassion, taught by the animals.

    Likely audience: Animal welfare advocates

    1 shared topic

  2. 2
    Lev Remembers80K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    Author, public speaker, political activist, truth teller.

    Likely audience: Political activists

    1 shared topic

  3. 3
    The Reactionary61K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

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

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

  4. 4
    Postcards From Barsoom25K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 2, 2026

    From recent posts: Postcards From Barsoom publishes a rotating mix of political commentary on Canadian nationalism and civil rights, academic analysis of misconduct, and science fiction book reviews. The publication targets readers…

    Likely audience: Canadian political observers

    1 shared topic

  5. 5
    IDs for Life8K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 23 days ago

    From recent posts: IDs for Life publishes advocacy articles focused on voter ID, grassroots democracy, and social services for organizations and donors. The publication mixes news about nonprofit mergers and funding initiatives with…

    Likely audience: democracy advocates

    1 shared topic

  6. 6
    Virginia's Newsletter7K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 50 days ago

    Commerce, culture, and curiosity; progress & abundance

    Likely audience: Podcast listeners

    1 shared topic

  7. 7
    Grinspoon on Drugs2K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: Grinspoon on Drugs publishes medical essays and opinion pieces by Peter Grinspoon, M.D., focusing on cannabis medicine, addiction treatment, and drug policy. The content mixes clinical arguments about diagnostic…

    Likely audience: Policy makers

    1 shared topic

  8. 8
    United States of Exception1K subscribers

    Substacklast post Aug 5, 2026

    From recent posts: United States of Exception publishes opinionated, satirical, and inflammatory articles on US foreign policy, immigration, and animal welfare legislation. The publication targets readers interested in political advocacy…

    Likely audience: Voters

    1 shared topic

  9. 9
    eyeblack—

    beehiivEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

    A newsletter with reporting and analysis on sports that you won't find anywhere. Keep your eye on the ball.

    Likely audience: Sports journalists

    1 shared topic

  10. 10
    philanthropy unfiltered—

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 28 days ago

    Challenging the nonprofit industrial complex and inviting a more honest, liberating path forward.

    Likely audience: Nonprofit executives and board members

    1 shared topic

  11. 11
    Erika—

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 37 days ago

    From recent posts: Erika publishes personal essays addressing online backlash and clarifying the authenticity of viral family moments. The publication focuses on marriage dynamics, parenting, and social media interactions.

    Likely audience: Parents dealing with substance abuse

    1 shared topic

  12. 12
    Democracy + Business Update—

    LinkedInMonthly or less · last post 18 days ago

    A business perspective on the latest developments in American democracy and actions you can take to respond

    Likely audience: Business leaders and CEOs

    1 shared topic

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