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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

Covering the stories the mainstream buries. Deplatformed during COVID. Healthcare professional turned citizen journalist.

Likely audience: General news consumers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Off The Fence publishes a rotating mix of investigative journalism, cultural commentary, and feature stories on British and international topics including politics, art, nightlife, and media history. The publication…

Likely audience: cultural critics

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago

A newsletter about New York and the incredible people in it curated by The David Prize.

Likely audience: New York City residents

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: Democracy Notes publishes weekly updates on philanthropy grants, foundation strategies, and civic sector job openings for professionals in the democracy and non-profit space. The publication also features occasional…

Likely audience: Philanthropy professionals

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Substacklast post Aug 5, 2026

Insights into how to best help the world's factory farmed animals.

Likely audience: animal welfare advocates

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 23 days ago

From recent posts: Bold Reasoning with Peter Singer publishes long-form essays on effective altruism, AI safety, and global development issues for an audience interested in philosophy and policy. The publication mixes analytical articles…

Likely audience: Philanthropists

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SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago

From recent posts: Philanthropy 451 by Saving Giving publishes weekly fundraising tips and strategy articles for nonprofit professionals, focusing on donor relations, AI ethics, and organizational overhead. The publication consistently…

Likely audience: Nonprofit executives

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 19 days ago

From recent posts: Benjamin Todd's newsletter publishes essays on AI safety, career strategy, and evidence-based self-improvement. It targets readers interested in effective altruism, global impact, and the intersection of technology with…

Likely audience: AI safety researchers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 42 days ago

From recent posts: Chunks Of Change publishes weekly essays on systemic change, climate activism, and political critique for an audience interested in deep structural analysis and global issues. The publication mixes feature articles on…

Likely audience: Climate and sustainability advocates

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Substacklast post Jul 1, 2026

From recent posts: Act on Climate publishes climate action guides, book promotions, and political commentary on civil liberties and constitutional rights. The publication mixes essays, news curation, and promotional content for its books.

Likely audience: Climate activists

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: The Butterfly Effect publishes essays on the philosophy of giving, fundraising ethics, and the tension between data-driven metrics and genuine human connection. The content targets professionals and thinkers in the…

Likely audience: Nonprofit executives

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 39 days ago

350 Illinois enables Illinoisans to transform anger and frustration at accelerating climate change into hope through tangible actions that make a positive impact on climate and the planet.

Likely audience: Climate activists

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 38 days ago

From recent posts: This publication aggregates data-driven insights, funding announcements, and policy analysis from global development, philanthropy, and technology sectors for professionals and researchers in international aid and…

Likely audience: Global health researchers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 37 days ago

Conversations on the big topics in development.

Likely audience: Development economists

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 6, 2026

'La vida que vendrá' es una newsletter de Contra el diluvio sobre cómo podría ser y cómo conseguir un mundo, una ciudad o un barrio en el que vivir mejor y combatir el cambio climático. A las teclas, Javier Martínez.

Likely audience: readers interested in climate issues

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: AltaPolicyWonk publishes policy analysis and critical commentary on California governance, disaster recovery, and public education, targeting readers interested in local legislation and fiscal accountability. The…

Likely audience: Local government officials

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SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

We're in a climate crisis. People of faith are called to take radical climate action.

Likely audience: climate activists

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Son Infinitas publishes articles on sports business, marketing, and finance with a specific focus on women's sports and gender equity. The publication covers topics ranging from the commercial strategies of franchises…

Likely audience: Motorsport fans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

Independent advice on giving well after the Anthropic and OpenAI windfall, from Jack Lewars of Ultra Philanthropy: global health giving, philanthropic pluralism, and a second opinion on your philanthropy.

Likely audience: Philanthropy professionals

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

Salvation lies within

Likely audience: Substack readers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

Likely audience: Major donors and high-net-worth individuals

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: Whogives publishes essays and interviews focused on the intersection of philanthropy, nonprofit management, and political organizing. The publication covers topics such as deep canvassing, power dynamics in funding, and…

Likely audience: philanthropy professionals

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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

Seeing the news differently. Boomer wants democratic self-rule, and world peace.

Likely audience: Education policy makers

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LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 28 days ago

A weekly newsletter to catch up on The Conduit

Likely audience: civic engagement advocates

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