Pen in Fist alternatives: newsletters like it

Substacklast post Jul 31, 2026

Musings, book recommendations and other acts of love from the pen of Bella Butler

Likely audience: nature writers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

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

Likely audience: activists

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SubstackDaily · last post 9 days ago

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

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

News and videos you can’t see anywhere else.

Likely audience: social media users

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: HEATED publishes investigative journalism exposing corporate greenwashing, fossil fuel industry tactics, and climate misinformation through long-form articles and data-driven reporting. The publication targets readers…

Likely audience: Environmental activists

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

Lessons in compassion, taught by the animals.

Likely audience: Animal welfare advocates

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: The Crucial Years publishes essays on climate policy, environmental law, and the intersection of AI ethics with labor and infrastructure. It is intended for readers interested in the practical and philosophical…

Likely audience: Environmental advocates

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 40 days ago

From recent posts: How To Human publishes personal essays that blend everyday experiences—like acquiring a pet—with broader cultural reflections, such as a week spent in the Amazon rainforest with Junglekeepers and the role of Indigenous…

Likely audience: environmental advocates

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SubstackDaily · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Glenn Kirschner publishes weekly newsletters mixing legal analysis on election law and government misconduct with community organizing updates and personal travel anecdotes. The content targets his subscriber base and…

Likely audience: newsletter readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: Climate Change and You publishes news articles and reports on global climate impacts, extreme weather events, and associated risks such as heatwaves, floods, and food security. The publication targets an audience…

Likely audience: Climate researchers and scientists

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 days ago

My life post-Tiktok and IG—here in Ireland and around the world. Save democracy. Resist.

Likely audience: human rights advocates

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 days ago

A maior comunidade de experts de beleza do Brasil.

Likely audience: Residents of Brazil

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Fix The News publishes bi-weekly newsletters and podcast episodes focused on global progress in health, climate, human rights, and science, featuring data-driven reports, interviews with activists like Shabana…

Likely audience: Science enthusiasts

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SubstackDaily · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Caitlin's Newsletter publishes critical opinion pieces and essays on tech plutocracy, AI ethics, surveillance capitalism, and geopolitical conflicts, targeting readers interested in systemic critique and political…

Likely audience: Political commentators

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 32 days ago

From recent posts: Indivisible publishes opinion pieces and polling data focused on election security, immigration enforcement, foreign policy, and congressional accountability. The publication targets politically engaged readers seeking…

Likely audience: activists

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SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

From recent posts: International News publishes daily global news roundups covering conflicts, elections, natural disasters, and humanitarian crises across multiple regions. It is for readers seeking a broad, uncurated overview of current…

Likely audience: International news readers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Doc Voices publishes weekly interviews with documentary filmmakers and industry professionals covering topics like mentorship, representation, and production challenges. The publication targets audiences interested in…

Likely audience: Documentary filmmakers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Earth.Org publishes weekly podcasts and articles on climate policy, environmental justice, and corporate accountability. The content mixes investigative journalism on topics like toxic haze and fossil fuel lobbying with…

Likely audience: Environmental activists

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Lee Camp's Daily Dose of Sanity publishes opinion columns on AI ethics, geopolitical conflicts, and media criticism alongside podcast promotion and fundraising appeals. The publication targets readers interested in…

Likely audience: Political commentators

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

All the latest news to help expose the narrative. I also write articles on a range of interesting topics including Covid, Politics, Finance, Science, Psychology, Philosophy, Technology and Ancient Mysteries.

Likely audience: Policy analysts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Birds Before the Storm publishes essays on political theory, direct action, and social movements, alongside book announcements and reflections on urban environments and surveillance technology.

Likely audience: Social justice advocates

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

100% independent, Palestinian-led media.

Likely audience: Palestine advocacy supporters

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 34 days ago

Britt Wray's newsletter about staying sane in the climate crisis, psychological resilience, and courage for unthinkable times.

Likely audience: policy makers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 27 days ago

From recent posts: Palestine is Still the Issue publishes political analysis and interviews focused on UK politics, Palestinian rights, and the Green Party's shift to anti-Zionism. The publication targets readers interested in current…

Likely audience: UK political observers

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