Richard’s Substack alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Richard’s Substack (political polarization, voter suppression and white nationalism). The closest matches are Lucid, Greg Palast Investigates and The Fractured Line by Nicholas J Orcutt. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 12, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About Richard’s Substack
My personal Substack
- political polarization
- voter suppression
- white nationalism
- democracy defense
- 1Lucid208K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: Lucid publishes weekly Q&A transcripts and essays on authoritarianism, economic inequality, and voter mobilization for readers interested in political history and democratic resilience. The publication mixes live event…
Likely audience: journalists
2 shared topics
- 2Greg Palast Investigates10K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Greg Palast Investigates publishes news and investigative reports focused on voting rights, election integrity, and voter suppression tactics. The publication features guest posts, interviews, and promotional material…
Likely audience: civil rights advocates
2 shared topics
- 3The Fractured Line by Nicholas J Orcutt10K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago
From recent posts: The Fractured Line publishes personal essays and human-interest stories about social impact, foster care, second-chance employment, and family reunions, often tied to reader support for independent journalism. It is…
Likely audience: political activists
2 shared topics
- 4Shay’s Cogitations:A Detour From Black Girl in Maine 7K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Shay’s Cogitations publishes political commentary and cultural essays covering AI market risks, capital punishment, military policy, and late-stage capitalism. It is aimed at readers interested in progressive analysis…
Likely audience: Political commentators
2 shared topics
- 5Small Planet Institute substack7K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 17, 2026
Hope monger & author of 20 books, including Diet for a Small Planet. Sharing your #DailyDemocracyDose, my latest work, and key news. See more at www.smallplanet.org
Likely audience: activists
2 shared topics
- 6
SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago
Likely audience: Voters concerned about election integrity
2 shared topics
- 7
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 27 days ago
From recent posts: Owl Media publishes a mix of political reporting, photojournalism, and personal narratives focused on Florida politics, immigration enforcement, and midterm election coverage. The publication targets readers interested…
Likely audience: activists
2 shared topics
- 8Popular Information546K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
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
1 shared topic
- 9Gavin Newsom478K subscribers
Substacklast post Jul 4, 2026
From recent posts: Gavin Newsom publishes opinion pieces and columns on California governance, fiscal policy, and national democracy issues. The publication features the Governor's first-person advocacy on topics such as election…
Likely audience: Legal professionals
1 shared topic
- 10Olivia of Troye359K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago
I had a front-row seat to history during Trump 1.0 – and blew the whistle. Every week, I offer sharp insights, expose hidden risks, and unpack the headlines so we can stay informed and ready. Join me as I cut through…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 11The Preamble318K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
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
- 12The Huckabee Post300K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
A newsletter covering politics, media bias and a smattering of culture.
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 13Minocqua Brewing Company Times290K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
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 29 days
1 shared topic
- 14The Political Vise182K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 20, 2026
A field guide to power, persuasion, cultural capture, and the urgent project of rebuilding America’s civic spine.
Likely audience: sports industry professionals
1 shared topic
- 15Bright America 🔆166K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago
There's plenty to fear, but we must have hope! Democracy is on the ropes, and we're fighting back - holding leaders accountable (with an army of lawyers) to save our country for our kids and grandkids. Subscribe now to…
Likely audience: Legal professionals
1 shared topic
- 16Hope for America with Heather Delaney Reese156K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: Hope for America with Heather Delaney Reese publishes weekly opinion pieces analyzing Donald Trump's political conduct, the Trump administration's foreign policy, and the strategies of Vice President JD Vance. The…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 17ŽIŽEK GOADS AND PRODS131K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago
Free from all forms of censorship that pervade our media, Žižek evokes and provokes philosophy, politics, culture, and so on.
Likely audience: Cultural critics
1 shared topic
- 18The Beautiful Mess by John Pavlovitz117K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago
Authentic words for everyone trying to figure out the best way to be human.
Likely audience: activists
1 shared topic
- 19Open Windows- Ann Telnaes114K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
Ann Telnaes- Artist, visual storyteller, creator of "Open Windows"
Likely audience: political activists
1 shared topic
- 20Liuba Grechen Shirley107K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago
Founder & CEO of Vote Mama | Mama of 3 fighting to elect moms everywhere | 2018 Democratic Nominee for U.S. House (NY-02)
Likely audience: progressive parents
1 shared topic
- 21The View from Rural Missouri by Jess Piper94K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago
My name is Jess and I was a high school Literature teacher for 16 years until I decided to run as a Democrat in a rural, red district in Missouri. I bring you news and politics from Missouri and beyond from a rural…
Likely audience: Parents
1 shared topic
- 22Drew Pavlou's Iceberg Journal89K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 23 days ago
My Substack is about world politics and the future of Western civilization.
Likely audience: political activists
1 shared topic
- 23Clear Thinker88K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 21 days ago
From recent posts: Clear Thinker publishes opinion essays and video content on political polarization, media bias, and cultural controversies, targeting readers seeking critical analysis of current events and societal trends.
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 24Forbidden.News86K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: Forbidden.News publishes a mix of political analysis, alternative energy discussions, and cultural commentary. Recent issues cover Brazilian politics and election security, Canadian policy shifts and Alberta…
Likely audience: political commentators
1 shared topic
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