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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

Lessons in compassion, taught by the animals.

Likely audience: Animal welfare advocates

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 6 days ago

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

Likely audience: political activists

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Save Austin Now publishes weekly updates on Austin City Council elections, charter amendments (Prop I), and local government accountability initiatives. The newsletter serves Austin voters and donors by combining…

Likely audience: Austin residents

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

News and videos you can’t see anywhere else.

Likely audience: social media users

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: House of Green publishes investigative reports on New York renewable energy siting, regulatory failures, and environmental law. The publication focuses on specific issues like permit denials, FOIL request delays, and…

Likely audience: Environmental activists

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: Civic Media Today publishes a daily regional news roundup focused on Wisconsin and surrounding states, covering local elections, state policy, infrastructure, and community stories. The publication aggregates reports on…

Likely audience: Wisconsin residents

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

From recent posts: Pat Ryan's newsletter publishes weekly updates on his political activities in the Hudson Valley, covering election mobilization, antitrust enforcement, healthcare policy, and foreign policy advocacy. It serves readers…

Likely audience: local government officials

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Contrarian Boston publishes investigative journalism and cultural commentary on Boston local news, urban planning, housing policy, and media personalities, including recurring segments like 'Beat the Press with Emily…

Likely audience: Urban planners and developers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 25 days ago

It's capital B, capital F over here. Nuance is king. Rage is valid. I'm Black, I'm Feminist, and my superpower is prose. Shout out to Dr. Brittney Cooper.

Likely audience: social justice advocates

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: The Dakota Scout covers South Dakota local news, including election law lawsuits, candidate forums, municipal hires, and prison reform letters, alongside obituaries, public notices, and cartoons.

Likely audience: South Dakota residents

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

The newsroom that keeps you up-to-date every day of the year.

Likely audience: sports fans

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

Indiantown Currents is a free, newsletter delivering fact-based local government reporting for Indiantown, Florida, and the surrounding communities of Port Salerno and Hobe Sound.

Likely audience: community activists

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: The Liberal Democrat Newswire delivers weekly updates on UK politics, party strategy, and election results for the Liberal Democrat membership and supporters. Each issue combines news analysis, policy reports, and…

Likely audience: Local government officials

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: The New Urban Order publishes in-depth analysis on urban planning, housing policy, and civic infrastructure, featuring long-form articles on political dynamics and city development alongside subscriber spotlights. The…

Likely audience: urban planners

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Comings & Goings is a weekly business newsletter focused on local restaurant openings, closures, and regulatory challenges in Davis, California. It reports on specific events such as new Japanese and Thai establishments…

Likely audience: small business owners

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

A daily weekday podcast featuring news and information from the Henrico Citizen in Henrico County, Virginia

Likely audience: local government officials

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 6 days ago

Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso talk life and policy in Upstate New York.

Likely audience: local government officials

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 27 days ago

Política e Notícias do Mandato de Vereador por Florianópolis, SC.

Likely audience: Local government officials

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 56 days ago

Direct from the desk of the Mayor of the City of Naples, Teresa Heitmann comments on local priorities, quality of life, and how we can protect what makes Naples special. Stay informed, stay engaged, and make your voice…

Likely audience: Community leaders

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Andru's Substack publishes legal and policy analysis on New Hampshire education funding, taxation, and judicial recusal. The content is tailored to readers interested in local government and school district finance.

Likely audience: New Hampshire voters

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

Holding Sadiq Khan to account. London Assembly Conservative Group.

Likely audience: London residents

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SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

The Monday Message - VTGOP's Weekly Newsletter

Likely audience: Vermont Republicans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

Chairman, Oconee County Council South Carolina

Likely audience: local government officials

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 5 days ago

Official newsletter for the 17th Ohio House District

Likely audience: Ohio state legislators

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