Reynolds alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Reynolds (Academic freedom, Critical Ethnic Studies and Higher education). The closest matches are It's the democracy, stupid, Tilting At Windmills and The Chronicle Review. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 6, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About Reynolds
I write essays that make the polite squirm and the honest exhale. No spin. No filler. Just pattern recognition, punchlines, and the occasional talking horse.
- Academic freedom
- Critical Ethnic Studies
- Higher education
- Political activism
- 1It's the democracy, stupid4K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: This publication publishes political analysis, election coverage, and interviews with experts on democracy and higher education for an audience interested in current events and civic engagement. It mixes hard news…
Likely audience: Political analysts
2 shared topics
- 2Tilting At Windmills4K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday
From recent posts: Tilting At Windmills publishes weekly essays on political polarization, academic freedom, and AI ethics, often blending personal financial struggles and family crises with commentary on US and French politics. The…
Likely audience: political commentators
2 shared topics
- 3The Chronicle Review2K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago
From recent posts: The Chronicle Review publishes critical essays on higher education, covering topics such as disability services, academic freedom, and the decline of the humanities. It targets readers interested in the political and…
Likely audience: Education policy makers
2 shared topics
- 4Eminent Americans2K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago
A newsletter and podcast about the contemporary American intellectual scene.
Likely audience: journalism students and educators
2 shared topics
- 5Loving Sylvia Plath2K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 25 days ago
From recent posts: Loving Sylvia Plath publishes essays, interviews, and literary criticism centered on Sylvia Plath, academic freedom, and related cultural topics. The publication mixes formats including personal narratives, book…
Likely audience: Higher Education Administrators
2 shared topics
- 6
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago
Free The Inquiry is Heterodox Academy’s home for essays, expert commentary, and conversations about open inquiry in the academy.
Likely audience: Higher education administrators
2 shared topics
- 7People Power United | News & Action342K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
Independent, people-powered news and grassroot movement actions to champion our rights, freedoms, the rule of law, and democracy.
Likely audience: Labor union members
1 shared topic
- 8The Dworkin Report238K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 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
1 shared topic
- 9Libs of TikTok156K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago
News and videos you can’t see anywhere else.
Likely audience: social media users
1 shared topic
- 10Glenn Kirschner111K subscribers
SubstackDaily · last post 4 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
1 shared topic
- 11The Beinart Notebook92K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago
A conversation about American foreign policy, Palestinian freedom and the Jewish people.
Likely audience: Academics and researchers
1 shared topic
- 12Caitlin’s Newsletter75K subscribers
SubstackDaily · last post 4 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
1 shared topic
- 13Built to Deliver53K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago
Helping education leaders close the gap between vision and execution, drawing from decades of practice transforming school systems and the neuroscience of how teams actually change.
Likely audience: Higher education administrators
1 shared topic
- 14TROY to YOU51K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago
A weekly compilation of articles, audio and more to keep you informed of the latest happenings at Troy University
Likely audience: Alumni
1 shared topic
- 15Indivisible49K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 27 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
1 shared topic
- 16Sub*stance44K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago
Sub*stance is a new space for you to swap ideas with other grantmakers, get real advice, and dig deeper.
Likely audience: Grantmakers
1 shared topic
- 17halfrican by Vic Mensa43K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago
From recent posts: Halfrican by Vic Mensa publishes a rotating mix of podcast interviews, cultural commentary, and music journalism focused on Black culture, social justice, and global politics. The publication features conversations with…
Likely audience: Podcast listeners
1 shared topic
- 18CJ Hopkins33K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago
Political satire and commentary
Likely audience: Free speech advocates
1 shared topic
- 19The Future of Education31K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago
Stay up to date on the innovations, changemakers, & trends to transform learning & education worldwide so that all individuals can build their passions, fulfill their potential, and live a life of purpose
Likely audience: School administrators
1 shared topic
- 20Birds Before the Storm27K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 6 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
1 shared topic
- 21Palestine Deep Dive24K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago
100% independent, Palestinian-led media.
Likely audience: Palestine advocacy supporters
1 shared topic
- 22Palestine is Still the Issue21K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 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
1 shared topic
- 23Ai, Humanities, and the Future of Work20K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago
From recent posts: This newsletter publishes essays on AI ethics, higher education, and the intersection of venture capital with academia for readers interested in technology's societal impact. It mixes short-form analysis with…
Likely audience: Startup founders and entrepreneurs
1 shared topic
- 24Starhawk’s Substack17K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago
From recent posts: Starhawk's Substack publishes a mix of political activism, psychological analysis, and political commentary, targeting readers interested in voting rights, the Israel-Palestine conflict, and restorative justice. The…
Likely audience: Community organizers
1 shared topic
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