The Mindful Middle alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Mindful Middle (Christianity, Political polarization and Public service). The closest matches are Rod Dreher's Diary, Blessed Are Those and Pete Buttigieg's Substack. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 15, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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    Rod Dreher's Diary36K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: Rod Dreher's Diary publishes a weekly column of essays, book reviews, and personal memoirs covering culture, politics, religion, and social theory. The content frequently blends analytical pieces on topics like Jewish…

    Likely audience: Political commentators

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago

    Reflections on spiritual formation, the church, and our mission in the world as we seek to live out the way of Jesus in the ordinariness of life.

    Likely audience: Christians seeking ethical guidance

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

    Husband, dad, veteran, writer, and proud Midwesterner. 19th US Secretary of Transportation and former Mayor of South Bend.

    Likely audience: political activists

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    We are a progressive independent media platform focused on combatting right wing misinformation in the Upper Midwest. We fund ourselves through paid subscriptions and the sale of products from over 150 progressive…

    Likely audience: Independent voters concerned about political fairness

    Rising: +58K subscribers (+25%) in 30 days

    1 shared topic

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    The Political Vise182K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 20, 2026

    A field guide to power, persuasion, cultural capture, and the urgent project of rebuilding America’s civic spine.

    Likely audience: sports industry professionals

    1 shared topic

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    ŽIŽEK GOADS AND PRODS131K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 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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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

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

    Likely audience: activists

    1 shared topic

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    Liuba Grechen Shirley107K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    Founder & CEO of Vote Mama | Mama of 3 fighting to elect moms everywhere | 2018 Democratic Nominee for U.S. House (NY-02)

    Likely audience: progressive parents

    1 shared topic

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    Soil and Roots101K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 3 days ago

    Exploring why so many people feel disconnected from God, others, and themselves—and how deep discipleship can change that.

    Likely audience: Christian leaders

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    My name is Jess and I was a high school Literature teacher for 16 years until I decided to run as a Democrat in a rural, red district in Missouri. I bring you news and politics from Missouri and beyond from a rural…

    Likely audience: Parents

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 26 days ago

    My Substack is about world politics and the future of Western civilization.

    Likely audience: political activists

    1 shared topic

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    Clear Thinker88K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

    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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    Forbidden.News86K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: Forbidden.News publishes a mix of political analysis, alternative energy discussions, and cultural commentary. Recent issues cover Brazilian politics and election security, Canadian policy shifts and Alberta…

    Likely audience: political commentators

    1 shared topic

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    Real Scott Ritter75K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    Featuring original articles and videos, including episodes of Trump Watch, The Russia House and related content.

    Likely audience: Humanitarian workers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago

    Building a Michigan that works for everyone. Designing the path to a better tomorrow.

    Likely audience: Michigan voters

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 6 days ago

    Peter Imanuelsen, also known as PeterSweden, is a freedom loving journalist reporting on the important news that is being ignored by the mainstream.

    Likely audience: Journalists

    1 shared topic

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    Michael Cohen50K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    Principal of Crisis-X #1 and #8 NYT Bestseller Author Host of The Mea Culpa Podcast Co-Host of The Political Beatdown Former Personal Attorney To President Donald J. Trump Discharged Felon

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    More Perfect Union47K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    Media that builds power for working people.

    Likely audience: policy analysts

    1 shared topic

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    The Ledger Report 46K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jul 1, 2026

    From recent posts: The Ledger Report publishes conservative Christian essays on American history, theology, and politics alongside holiday greetings and drug skepticism. It is a publication for readers seeking religiously framed political…

    Likely audience: Political activists

    1 shared topic

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    Cultural Capital43K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 23 days ago

    From recent posts: Cultural Capital publishes a rotating mix of essays, historical analyses, and interviews focused on cultural sociology, media trends, and the intersection of technology with civilization. The publication targets readers…

    Likely audience: History enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Every Nigga Deserves35K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: Every Nigga Deserves publishes personal essays, cultural commentary, and civic writing focused on Black thought, history, and community, alongside paid writing assignments for subscribers. It is written for Black…

    Likely audience: community organizers

    1 shared topic

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    Clusterfuck Nation33K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: Clusterfuck Nation publishes a mix of hard-hitting political analysis, cultural commentary, and election coverage targeting an audience interested in US politics and international relations. The publication features…

    Likely audience: political commentators

    1 shared topic

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    DEFIANT Dispatches33K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: DEFIANT Dispatches publishes opinion pieces analyzing US politics, racial dynamics, and cultural conflicts, specifically focusing on Donald Trump, the Biden administration, and immigration policy. The publication…

    Likely audience: Progressive voters

    1 shared topic

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    feneute26K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 32 days ago

    Aqui, escrevo sobre tudo que me faz pensar (e às vezes perder o sono).

    Likely audience: Brazilian expats

    1 shared topic

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