The Civic Librarian alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

From recent posts: Save Austin Now publishes weekly updates on Austin City Council elections, charter amendments (Prop I), and local government accountability initiatives. The newsletter serves Austin voters and donors by combining…

Likely audience: Austin residents

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

Fighting back against right-wing craziness

Likely audience: Political activists

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SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

Building a Michigan that works for everyone. Designing the path to a better tomorrow.

Likely audience: Michigan voters

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: The Gilling Papers publishes in-depth cultural and political analysis of Jamaica and the wider Caribbean, covering topics such as hurricane recovery, legislative reform, and leadership philosophy. The publication…

Likely audience: Jamaican citizens

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

Commentary for Canadians.

Likely audience: Canadian political analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

From recent posts: The Progress Network publishes podcast episodes and articles on science, policy, and geopolitics, featuring topics like AI safety, Arctic strategy, and dementia research. The publication mixes formats including…

Likely audience: policy makers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

From recent posts: The Talk publishes Italian-language articles on gender policy, reproductive rights, and women's safety, featuring interviews with politicians, experts, and artists alongside cultural commentary on topics ranging from…

Likely audience: feminist activists

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Il Grillo Parlante publishes Italian news and policy analysis covering topics such as tax law, healthcare waiting lists, disability benefits, and social welfare. It serves as a resource for citizens seeking legal…

Likely audience: newsletter subscribers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

From recent posts: Virginia Political Newsletter delivers daily coverage of Virginia state politics, elections, and policy. Its reporting spans campaign finance, legislative updates, polling, and candidate races across state and federal…

Likely audience: Energy consumers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

Civic Forum's mission is to bring the brightest minds and best voices to the American people where they live. Not the big city stages, but out to the country.

Likely audience: civic engagement advocates

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

Para empezar el día bien informado, te enviamos a tu mail nuestra edición diaria, con una cuidada selección de las noticias que todos estarán hablando.

Likely audience: Chilean political observers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 18 days ago

From recent posts: Free The Law publishes legal advocacy updates, litigation reports, and podcast interviews focused on vaccine mandates, religious exemptions, and government accountability. The publication targets parents and legal…

Likely audience: legal professionals

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

Frank Schaeffer takes a look at the world and says what has to be said. A Production of the George Bailey Morality in Public Life Fellowship.

Likely audience: Book readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

From recent posts: In Camera! Tra le pieghe del Parlamento publishes weekly Italian political analysis covering coalition dynamics, electoral reform, and legislative debates for an audience interested in domestic governance. The…

Likely audience: Italian political analysts

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SubstackDaily · last post yesterday

From recent posts: Planet Nude publishes monthly articles, comics, and podcast episodes covering naturist culture, community advocacy, and personal stories for the global naturism community. The publication mixes lifestyle features…

Likely audience: Naturists

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Jamaica Now publishes a news-focused newsletter covering Jamaican current events, economics, and social issues. Recent issues analyze the island's rapid north coast housing development alongside a mismatch in job…

Likely audience: Real estate investors

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

A weekly newsletter from Canary Media’s Jeff St. John that gets under the hood of California's clean energy transition. Published Wednesdays.

Likely audience: California policy makers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 31 days ago

Sharing stories and insights from 300+ interviews with PhDs who have transitioned to careers beyond academia

Likely audience: Academic researchers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff's Good Newsletter publishes monthly reports on renewable energy adoption, climate policy, and environmental advocacy. The publication features data-driven progress updates alongside occasional…

Likely audience: Environmental advocates

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 29, 2026

Neuroscientist at Stanford, NYT bestselling author, #1 science podcast in US: Inner Cosmos.

Likely audience: Policy analysts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 40 days ago

Naples Watch tracks the ongoing tug-of-war between everyday Naples life and the forces influencing it—Palm Trees vs. Power Brokers.

Likely audience: Naples residents

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 5, 2026

Likely audience: Intellectuals and writers

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SubstackDaily · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Murray Hunter publishes essays on Malaysian and regional affairs, covering economic policy, government transparency, labor rights, animal welfare, defense, and transnational crime. The writing is aimed at readers…

Likely audience: Malaysian political analysts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

Likely audience: Urban planners and policy makers

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