Emails from Maya Dusenbery alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Emails from Maya Dusenbery (public libraries, third places and urban planning). The closest matches are The Way We Live Now, Granted and Save Austin Now substack. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 12, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About Emails from Maya Dusenbery

Semi-regular updates on what I'm writing, reading, and thinking about gender, medicine, and health.

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    The Way We Live Now12K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: The Way We Live Now publishes essays, interviews, and podcast episodes examining social connection, community building, and cultural rituals across Australia, India, Mexico, and the United States. The publication…

    Likely audience: Community organizers

    2 shared topics

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    Granted577K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 27 days ago

    From recent posts: Granted publishes culture-focused essays on social isolation and community building, often blending book promotion with tour announcements. The publication targets readers interested in social psychology and mental…

    Likely audience: Individuals feeling lonely or isolated

    1 shared topic

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    Save Austin Now substack235K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 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

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: After School by Casey Lewis publishes weekly cultural and business observations focused on Gen Z trends, entertainment industry shifts, and emerging youth subcultures. The publication aggregates diverse formats…

    Likely audience: Gen Z consumers

    1 shared topic

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    Construction Physics76K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Construction Physics publishes weekly reading lists covering infrastructure, industrial technology, and construction automation, alongside longer-form essays on topics like nuclear physics and display history. The…

    Likely audience: real estate developers

    1 shared topic

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    Santa Barbara Current 66K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: The Santa Barbara Current publishes opinion-driven articles, policy critiques, and election coverage focused on local government, education ethics, and state-level politics. It targets engaged residents and voters with…

    Likely audience: California voters

    1 shared topic

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    Mike Quigley60K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 47 days ago

    Official campaign account of Congressman Mike Quigley.

    Likely audience: Chicago residents

    1 shared topic

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    Digital Journalism37K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: Digital Journalism publishes Italian-language articles on business trends, digital media strategy, and creative leadership for a professional audience. The publication mixes analytical essays on topics like the…

    Likely audience: Digital journalists and media professionals

    1 shared topic

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    Everything Coliving37K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

    Everything Coliving is your once-a-week a recap of the latest coliving news, projects, developments and insights in this ever-growing industry.

    Likely audience: Coliving operators

    1 shared topic

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    Esco quando voglio31K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: Esco quando voglio is a general-interest newsletter covering Italian society, housing policy, and cultural commentary. Its recent interviews and essays examine the Italian housing crisis and short-term rental…

    Likely audience: Urban planners

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

    From recent posts: The No Data Centers SGV Coalition newsletter publishes advocacy updates, rally announcements, and policy reports focused on opposing AI data centers and battery energy storage systems in Southern California. It serves…

    Likely audience: community activists

    1 shared topic

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    ZINE27K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 23 days ago

    A cultural intelligence think tank thinking about hard things: our relationships with media, institutions, and each other. Explaining the emergent and advising orgs on what’s next, ZINE publishes original research read…

    Likely audience: Relationship experts and therapists

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: For The People publishes a newsletter and zine focused on public library funding, community organizing, and civic engagement issues across the United States. The content mixes policy analysis on municipal budgets with…

    Likely audience: Public library patrons

    1 shared topic

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    The Curbivore18K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    Commerce Moves to the Curb

    Likely audience: urban planners

    1 shared topic

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    The Neighborhoods18K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

    Photographing and uncovering the stories of New York City, one neighborhood per week across all five boroughs.

    Likely audience: History enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    Join a global network of 100,000+ urbanists shaping better cities. Get curated jobs, learning programs, and events – plus fresh ideas and career tips from All Things Urban, the trusted hub for professionals in urbanism…

    Likely audience: Urban planners

    1 shared topic

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    Contrarian Boston15K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 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

    1 shared topic

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    Skipped History14K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 19 days ago

    From recent posts: Skipped History publishes book promotions, historical drama theater reviews, and livestream events centered on Robert Moses and Robert Caro's work in New York City. The publication targets readers interested in urban…

    Likely audience: History enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Supernuclear14K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 48 days ago

    From recent posts: Supernuclear publishes practical guides, legal case studies, and interviews focused on intentional communities, co-living, and alternative housing structures in the Bay Area. The publication mixes formats including…

    Likely audience: Community organizers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

    Your guide to climate tech events and news in New York City and the Empire State

    Likely audience: climate tech professionals

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

    Likely audience: Urban planners and architects

    1 shared topic

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    Uncynical10K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

    Read this to be less jaded about everything.

    Likely audience: philosophical readers

    1 shared topic

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    Did Someone Say Emoji?10K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 55 days ago

    From recent posts: Did Someone Say Emoji? publishes weekly technical deep dives and trend analysis on Unicode standards, emoji design philosophy, and global usage data. The publication targets developers, designers, and researchers…

    Likely audience: Digital marketers

    1 shared topic

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    London Minute9K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: The London Minute is a daily newsletter delivering local news, politics, transport updates, and community events for London residents. It consistently combines hard news with cultural happenings and weather forecasts in…

    Likely audience: London residents

    1 shared topic

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