openbookhistoryorg alternatives: newsletters like it

16 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as openbookhistoryorg (2026 U.S. midterm elections, U.S. Senate races and House gerrymandering). The closest matches are Decision Desk HQ, Chop Wood, Carry Water and Footnotes by Jemar Tisby. 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

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This publication publishes critical analysis of U.S. elections and government surveillance, featuring interviews with whistleblowers and data on political races. It targets readers interested in political history, human…

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    Decision Desk HQ153K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    Home to Decision Desk HQ's analysis of U.S. elections and politics, led by The Bellwether newsletter.

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Chop Wood, Carry Water151K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today

    This weekday newsletter gives you easy, effective political actions to take to stave off despair, effect positive change and elect more true public servants. It also provides a Sunday good news list to show you all of…

    Likely audience: Volunteers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

    Truth-telling at the intersection of faith, history, and justice Focus on white Christian nationalism + the Black Christian tradition

    Likely audience: Christian leaders and pastors

    1 shared topic

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    Drezner’s World25K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    A bunch of unedited stuff about international relations, American politics, political economy, the marketplace of ideas, and popular culture written by this Drezner guy

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Globe Opinion21K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Globe Opinion publishes opinion pieces on US politics, election security, and education reform. The publication mixes political analysis with policy evaluations and urban development case studies.

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: This newsletter investigates the intersection of religious organizations and U.S. politics, focusing on The Fellowship Foundation's influence across political figures and events. Coverage includes Senator Roger…

    Likely audience: Political journalists

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Bernard Goldberg's Commentary publishes political commentary and Q&A segments focused on US politics, Donald Trump, midterm elections, and economic policy. It is written for readers interested in conservative-leaning…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Decisive Liberty5K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: Decisive Liberty publishes a mix of aviation accident investigation content and political commentary. Recent issues cover a Learjet 60 crash investigation into horizontal stabilizer failure and a Victor Davis Hanson…

    Likely audience: Aviation professionals

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Energy Geopolitics & Statecraft publishes in-depth analysis of international energy policy, maritime law, and statecraft through specific case studies such as the Libya-Turkey maritime deal and the Trump…

    Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

    1 shared topic

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    America Explained2K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: America Explained publishes in-depth articles analyzing U.S. political strategy, legislative tactics, and election dynamics for an audience interested in the mechanics of American governance. The publication focuses on…

    Likely audience: political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Dave Levinthal1K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Dave Levinthal's newsletter publishes investigative reports on campaign finance, government ethics, and political operations for readers interested in the mechanics of American elections. It covers topics such as donor…

    Likely audience: political observers

    1 shared topic

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    Wonkette's THE SPLIT1K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: Wonkette's THE SPLIT publishes weekly political analysis, AI economics, and psychological profiles of public figures for a liberal audience. The newsletter mixes hard news on foreign policy and corruption with…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Energy Common Sense1K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

    Energy, climate, security: I connect the dots. From fossil fuels to renewables, I decode the forces reshaping our world and explain why it all matters, clearly, boldly, and without jargon.

    Likely audience: energy policy analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Arin’s Substack1K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 50 days ago

    My personal Substack

    Likely audience: policy researchers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackDaily · last post today

    Likely audience: Maine voters

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    Likely audience: small business owners

    1 shared topic

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