The World According to Velvet alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 37 days ago

Cree/2Spirit/Treaty 4. First Nations personal journey. Personal blog. Education. Exploring colonization, decolonization, healing, & culture. NOT JUST ABOUT DECOLONIZATION!

Likely audience: People interested in decolonization

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

Baratunde Thurston unfiltered. Telling it like it is and the way it should be on politics and pop culture, with jokes and occasional drinks.

Likely audience: Social justice advocates

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Jo Lorenz publishes a rotating mix of urgent news reports, personal essays, and advocacy letters focused on systemic injustice, human rights violations, and gender equity. The content addresses specific events such as…

Likely audience: social justice advocates

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 32 days ago

From recent posts: This publication features essays on moral philosophy, social behavior, and identity politics, ranging from fraternity reform to the ethics of astrology. It is written for an audience interested in critical analysis of…

Likely audience: Social justice advocates

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

Ideas on culture, policy, and the America to come.

Likely audience: Political analysts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

exploring faith, ecology, story, and ritual in pursuit of liberation

Likely audience: Immigration advocates

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LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

A Discussion of Current Events, Policies, Minority Business Development, and Supplier Diversity

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 7, 2026

For Verfabula, Poetry, Science Fiction Short Stories.

Likely audience: Indigenous rights advocates

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

Worried about the state of the republic? Get the legal knowledge & analysis you need to be an advocate for democracy, along with a dose of savvy optimism.

Likely audience: Political observers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 6 days ago

A monthly Saturday morning companion, with heads-up on new episodes, special offerings, event invitations, recommendations, and reflections from Krista all year round.

Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 41 days ago

From recent posts: Lucas Kunce's Substack publishes a mix of personal essays on suburban life, state politics, and immigration stories alongside election analysis. The content targets readers interested in Missouri-specific political…

Likely audience: parents of young children

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SubstackDaily · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Slow Boring publishes opinion essays on American politics, culture, and policy, including coverage of elections, media criticism, and infrastructure debates. The publication mixes analytical journalism with personal…

Likely audience: Political analysts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

Open your world with poetry

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

Ann Telnaes- Artist, visual storyteller, creator of "Open Windows"

Likely audience: political commentators

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

Satisfying the hunger for meaningful work since 2010, GFJ is more than a job board: we are a community, and a bridge toward futures full of possibility. Our weekly newsletter feeds the soul, connecting you to inspiring…

Likely audience: Social justice advocates

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 39 days ago

on culture, women, and the way we make sense of things

Likely audience: Muslim women

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

Krystal Ball and Kyle Kulinski dive into politics, philosophy and random BS with people they like. Krystal is co-host of Breaking Points. Kyle is host of Secular Talk on YouTube.

Likely audience: political analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Freddie deBoer publishes a bimonthly newsletter featuring essays on media ethics, progressive politics, and American economic history alongside subscriber-written content from a community of approximately 70,000…

Likely audience: Media critics

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

I share short "hidden history" lessons about Black, Native, Asian, and Latino American History. Subscribe if you want to know the truth about this country.

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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SubstackDaily · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: Archivo Digital Femenino publishes culture-focused essays addressing social inequality, disability, gender dynamics, and mental health. The publication mixes personal narratives with sociological analysis, featuring…

Likely audience: women

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

come for the cat. stay for the toxoplasmosis.

Likely audience: conservative commentators

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 10 days ago

Led by youth. Built for change. Working to end gun violence.

Likely audience: Parents concerned about school safety

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Dr. Stacey Patton publishes a culture-focused newsletter featuring satirical sermons, historical analyses of racial violence, and critiques of media representation. The content mixes political commentary, food…

Likely audience: activists

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: FIERCE by mitú publishes opinion pieces, cultural analysis, and data-driven reports focused on Latina experiences in health, finance, and media. It targets Latinas and allies seeking specific coverage of systemic issues…

Likely audience: Latina community leaders

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