Open's Substack alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Open's Substack (public records, public records requests and Missouri state law). The closest matches are indicator.media, Malone News and Ken Klippenstein. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 7, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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  1. 1
    indicator.media1M+ subscribers

    beehiivSeveral times a week · last post today

    From recent posts: Indicator.media publishes weekly briefings and workshops focused on OSINT, disinformation policy, and digital investigation tools for professionals and researchers. The publication covers topics such as AI safety…

    Likely audience: Cybersecurity analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Malone News346K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: Malone News publishes a weekly mix of investigative journalism on political publishing and bioweapon speculation, personal essays on homesteading and nutrition, and financial advice on debt management. The publication…

    Likely audience: Policy analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Ken Klippenstein196K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: This newsletter publishes independent analysis on US foreign policy, military strategy, and national security, including critiques of the Trump administration's diplomatic and defense initiatives. It targets readers…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

  4. 4
    OpenTheBooks111K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    Transparency revolutionizes U.S. public policy and politics.

    Likely audience: Policy analysts

    1 shared topic

  5. 5
    Vote For Gleason 61K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 36 days ago

    Father, Son, Husband, Patriot, Whistleblower, Florida Candidate United States Senate

    Likely audience: Voters concerned with election integrity

    1 shared topic

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    A Lawyer Writes24K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: A Lawyer Writes publishes current UK legal news covering judicial reviews, criminal justice reforms, and high-profile cases involving the Ministry of Defence, Post Office scandal, and Special Forces. The publication…

    Likely audience: Legal professionals

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

    From politics to the economy and a splash of artificial intelligence, Justin Hart is here to guide you in a post-Covid world.

    Likely audience: Public health officials

    1 shared topic

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    Inside Sussex County17K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    Rob Kovic's Inside Sussex County exists to empower the residents of Sussex County, New Jersey, by asking hard questions, following the money, and keeping power in check. We aim to serve the public interest through…

    Likely audience: New Jersey residents

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: WelcomeTheEagle's Substack publishes weekly political commentary and vaccine safety critiques, specifically targeting VAERS data integrity, CDC reporting practices, and the MAHA organization. The content mixes…

    Likely audience: Vaccine safety advocates

    1 shared topic

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    Below The Beltway9K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: Below The Beltway publishes a weekly news digest focused on US politics, specifically targeting the 2026 midterm elections, voting rights, and the legal investigations surrounding Jeffrey Epstein. The newsletter covers…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    the @smotus report9K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: The @smotus report publishes analytical articles on political strategy, election integrity, and party dynamics, with recurring focus on immigration policy, smear campaigns, and the Republican Party. It targets readers…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Seeking Rents9K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: Seeking Rents publishes Florida-specific political analysis and podcast episodes covering campaign finance, legislative races, and policy issues like Amendment 2 and data center investments. The publication targets…

    Likely audience: Florida political observers

    1 shared topic

  13. 13
    Bully Pulpit5K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

    Likely audience: media professionals

    1 shared topic

  14. 14

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 26 days ago

    From recent posts: 18 Degrees North Investigations publishes data-driven reports on Jamaican public policy, education outcomes, and government accountability. The publication targets readers interested in evidence-based analysis of…

    Likely audience: Jamaican parents

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: Hagerstown Rapid Response publishes investigative reports on government transparency, data center development, and immigration detention facilities in Washington County, Maryland. The publication focuses on conflicts of…

    Likely audience: local government officials

    1 shared topic

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    The Barber Brief3K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: The Barber Brief publishes a weekly digest of local government news, urban planning updates, and real estate developments in Reno, Nevada. It covers topics including city council meetings, permitting processes, election…

    Likely audience: local government officials

    1 shared topic

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    CLAY NEWS & VIEWS2K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: CLAY NEWS & VIEWS publishes local government accountability, legal disputes, and political analysis specific to Clay County, Florida. The publication covers a wide range of topics including public safety administration…

    Likely audience: Clay County residents

    1 shared topic

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    Its Up to Us2K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: Its Up to Us publishes investigative reports on election integrity, voter fraud, and grassroots organizing efforts in the US. The publication targets readers interested in political accountability and voting system…

    Likely audience: Political observers

    1 shared topic

  19. 19

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    My stories are about people and events in Norwich and sometimes out and about the Upper Valley, The stories are meant to inspire and bring the community together. I will do my best to write positive stories and offer…

    Likely audience: Norwich residents

    1 shared topic

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    Sentinel News1K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 24 days ago

    From recent posts: Sentinel News publishes interviews, congressional hearings, and investigative reports focused on UAP phenomena, government secrecy, and whistleblower protection. The publication targets readers interested in national…

    Likely audience: UAP researchers

    1 shared topic

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    A Little History1K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 47 days ago

    Likely audience: historical fiction and nonfiction readers

    1 shared topic

  22. 22

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

    Likely audience: local government officials

    1 shared topic

  23. 23

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    Likely audience: Parliamentarians

    1 shared topic

  24. 24

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 43 days ago

    NO DATA CENTERS (OR FLOCK) IN MONTEREY PARK!

    Likely audience: Privacy advocates

    1 shared topic

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