The Iowa Mercury alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Chance Meeting publishes in-depth investigative journalism and long-form essays on high-profile social issues, specifically focusing on the Jeffrey Epstein case and the Theranos scandal. The publication targets an…

Likely audience: Human rights advocates

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

From recent posts: Paraphernalia publishes reflective essays on film, consumer culture, and the ethics of media by a single author. The publication mixes personal reflections on documentaries and reality TV with critiques of affiliate…

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts and documentary lovers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: Inside Reader publishes first-person nonfiction essays, memoirs, and cultural criticism covering topics like media ethics, existentialism, and the impact of AI on domestic life. The publication targets writers and…

Likely audience: Journalists

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 20 days ago

This publication is designed to support dye-free families with swaps, recipes, resources, and up-to-date news on dyes.

Likely audience: mom bloggers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

Come hang out with a pop-culture-obsessed, antiracist, lefty, OG Blerd who lives in Oakland, CA.

Likely audience: Entertainment industry professionals

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

A community for Robert Reich's feature films, including THE LAST CLASS and the upcoming THE WORK IN PROGRESS

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 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

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: The Etymology Nerd publishes culture-focused essays analyzing internet phenomena, media ethics, and algorithmic content trends. The publication features long-form critiques of subcultures and digital dynamics rather…

Likely audience: Media critics

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SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

Never let them steal your joy!

Likely audience: Documentary film enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 34 days ago

From recent posts: The Golden Hour is a culture newsletter by Karen Attiah that publishes personal essays, journalism ethics analysis, and labor arbitration updates, primarily targeting readers interested in media freedom and press…

Likely audience: journalists

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Vinay Prasad's Observations and Thoughts publishes critical essays on biotech fraud, medical ethics, and clinical trial methodology. The publication targets readers interested in the intersection of science, technology…

Likely audience: biotech industry professionals

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

A newsletter that explores the crucial relationship between journalism and American democracy.

Likely audience: media critics

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

Get the facts on the farm crisis, bird flu, COVID, food, great reset, global governance, etc.

Likely audience: investigative journalists

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 27 days ago

From recent posts: Cause Cinema publishes curated lists and essays on independent, documentary, and auteur films for an audience interested in the film industry and creative resilience. The publication features watchlists, thematic…

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

Counter-hegemonic musings

Likely audience: legal professionals

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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

A weekly newsletter from Culture House Media, a women owned film, TV and immersive experiences company making narrative work at the intersection of pop culture and politics 🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋‍♀️

Likely audience: Immersive theater enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

We are writers, thinkers, and filmmakers caught up in the culture wars of our times.

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

Linking readers and professional writers who care about Iowa.

Likely audience: Iowa voters

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SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: RichardGage911 publishes promotional articles and interviews focused on the 9/11 Truth Movement, specifically highlighting the 'Turning the Tide' conference and its speakers. The publication consistently features…

Likely audience: 9/11 Truth Movement advocates

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: Indigenous Insider publishes investigative reporting on Indigenous rights, environmental justice, and community crises across North and South America. The publication targets readers seeking in-depth coverage of legal…

Likely audience: Environmental activists

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

Contested histories, anthropological investigations, supernatural sleuthing, and consciousness explorations courtesy of New York Times bestselling author Scott Carney

Likely audience: Health and wellness enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

Here's the elevator pitch: It's "Left, Right, and Center" meets "Siskel and Ebert." Three friends from different ideological perspectives discuss the movies and controversies (or nontroversies!) about them. New episodes…

Likely audience: Podcast listeners

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: Alexander Russo's The Grade publishes weekly newsletters covering education policy, K-12 reform, and journalism ethics, featuring news recaps, interviews with educators and advocates, and critical essays on classroom…

Likely audience: School administrators

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

Likely audience: Media professionals

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