Courtside alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Courtside (Supreme Court, Campaign Finance and First Amendment). The closest matches are MurMur’s Substack, Popular Information and The Downballot. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 13, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About Courtside

Courtside is a podcast about the Supreme Court and what it means for you. I’ve argued 50 cases there. Each week, I discuss 1 case with a guest, a nonlawyer who can translate the case into plain English. Please note we…

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    MurMur’s Substack2K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: MurMur’s Substack publishes political reporting on state-level Senate races, focusing on how issues like data center regulation and trade policy affect voters and candidates. It is aimed at readers following the 2026…

    Likely audience: policy analysts

    3 shared topics

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    Popular Information546K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

    From recent posts: Popular Information publishes weekly newsletters and articles focused on political advertising, election integrity, and campaign finance transparency. The publication covers specific topics such as DHS documents, voter…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    2 shared topics

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    The Downballot65K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today

    Covering every election, from kickoff to call

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    2 shared topics

  4. 4
    COURIER50K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    This is the central Substack hub of COURIER Newsroom.

    Likely audience: political observers

    2 shared topics

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    Small Bites13K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 10 days ago

    Nibble-Sized Info For The Hungry Mind

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    2 shared topics

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    Peter Coyote7K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    Transmitted Zen teacher, author, narrator (28 yrs w/ Ken Burns,author of 5 bks, used-to-be movie actor, politically engaged-orchestrated the first protest ever invited into the White house and worked for eight years for…

    Likely audience: political reform advocates

    2 shared topics

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    Erfan Media4K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Erfan Media publishes investigative reporting on US politics, focusing on campaign finance, election integrity, and conflicts of interest involving politicians and tech figures. The publication targets readers…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    2 shared topics

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    GhostWeekly · last post 31 days ago

    A reader-supported news organization holding power accountable.

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    2 shared topics

  9. 9

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    This is the official team page of the James Talarico campaign. It’s time to start flipping tables.

    Likely audience: political donors

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

    Journalism and journalism education have been more than just work for me. This free column (archaic as that term may be) is about that and more. Subscribers are welcome, at no cost.

    Likely audience: political analysts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    Your comprehensive source for reproductive health news in Tennessee.

    Likely audience: Legal professionals

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

    After retiring from IBM, I decided to keep learning—and keep writing. I’m Stephan Onisick, sharing insights on technology, AI, Microsoft platforms, and the creative process, drawn from a career in enterprise systems and…

    Likely audience: Independent voters

    2 shared topics

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    The Parnas Perspective901K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post yesterday

    From recent posts: The Parnas Perspective is a news publication covering U.S. politics, election dynamics, and international affairs. It reports on election developments, White House operations, and policy debates, while also featuring…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

  14. 14
    Tropic Press: J.C. Bruce696K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post yesterday

    From recent posts: Tropic Press: J.C. Bruce publishes a news-focused newsletter covering Florida politics and policy. Content spans election analysis, campaign finance investigations, state legislation (such as DeSantis's domestic…

    Likely audience: Florida voters

    1 shared topic

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    The New Yorker632K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: The New Yorker publishes long-form journalism, literary criticism, cultural profiles, and political analysis across US politics, education, technology, and the arts. Its audience is general readers seeking in-depth…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    Independent, people-powered news and grassroot movement actions to champion our rights, freedoms, the rule of law, and democracy.

    Likely audience: activists

    1 shared topic

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    The Preamble318K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

    News, politics, and history from #1 NYT-bestselling author Sharon McMahon. Breaking down government and law in straightforward ways you won’t find anywhere else. If you want clarity and context — delivered with sanity…

    Likely audience: Political observers

    1 shared topic

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    Doug for Alabama311K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    The official Substack of Doug for Alabama

    Likely audience: Political donors

    1 shared topic

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    FactCheck.org302K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

    The official free Substack of FactCheck.org.

    Likely audience: Fact-checkers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

    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: +68K subscribers (+31%) in 30 days

    1 shared topic

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    Raw America279K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

    The fastest-growing people powered news network in America. Investigative journalism, analysis and Capitol Hill reporting.

    Likely audience: Media consumers

    1 shared topic

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    The Feed245K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 10 days ago

    A daily(ish) newsletter that breaks down politics and pop culture through the voices of trusted digital creators.

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    The Dworkin Report238K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post yesterday

    From recent posts: The Dworkin Report publishes weekly investigations into US politics, focusing on campaign finance, legal challenges against Donald Trump, and midterm election dynamics. It targets politically engaged readers seeking…

    Likely audience: Political activists

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday

    Thoughts directly from Wiley. Dad, husband, former Congressman, and US Senate candidate in North Carolina. www.wileynickel.com

    Likely audience: State legislators

    1 shared topic

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