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SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday

Dispatches from a veteran correspondent along the frontlines in the war on truth

Likely audience: Journalists and media professionals

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 11, 2026

From recent posts: Everything Is Rocket Science publishes long-form essays on American history, politics, and social issues, including topics like banking regulation, the September 11 attacks, and maternal leadership. The publication…

Likely audience: policy analysts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 28 days ago

From recent posts: Hardly Diplomatic publishes historical analysis of US foreign policy, diplomatic relations between major powers, and presidential decision-making during the Cold War and post-9/11 eras. The publication targets readers…

Likely audience: International relations scholars

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 12, 2026

From recent posts: This publication features personal essays on trauma, lifestyle, and cosmetic procedures alongside reader-submitted stories about recovery and relocation. It targets individuals seeking intimate narratives on life…

Likely audience: New York City residents

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 11, 2026

Essays exploring how our complex systems actually work, how they don't, and how to build them better. Covering the past, present, and future of conflict, culture, science, society, infrastructure, and development…

Likely audience: readers of political essays

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 24 days ago

If you wait in line hours before your favorite band hits the stage, the doors open at 7. I'll be talking to bands, reviewing albums and discussing music trends on this digital magazine. The line starts here.

Likely audience: indie rock fans

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 9 days ago

Get advice on publishing, book marketing, and writing from a BookBub veteran + bestselling author PLUS updates and unhinged thoughts on my own author journey. Come for the tips, stay for the tea. 🤓

Likely audience: authors

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 30 days ago

Likely audience: conservative readers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 11, 2026

Champion for Michigan's manufacturers, auto-industry, and middle class. Running for U.S. Senate to move the needle forward. Text JOIN to 80242.

Likely audience: Democratic Party members

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 4 days ago

Likely audience: Legal professionals

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago

From a war zone in Ukraine to the streets of America.

Likely audience: newsletter subscribers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 10, 2026

American Exceptionalism: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness // w/ reflections on reading, politics, policy, leadership, innovation, parenting, education, national security, art, culture, tech, travel, food, and…

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 11, 2026

Helpful stuff for everyone who has a job and wants to do better - and to feel better about what they do

Likely audience: managers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 13, 2026

Adventures in distance and wonderment (nature, human nature, humans in nature...)

Likely audience: Personal essay readers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 11, 2026

From recent posts: The newsletter publishes reflective essays and interviews that examine cultural moments and creative processes. "West Side Highway" recounts a model's September 11, 2001 rooftop photograph taken during Fashion Week…

Likely audience: fashion industry readers

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