Free Will alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Free Will (legal process as punishment, pretrial detention and media bias). The closest matches are The North Star with Shaun King, Clear Thinker and Norman Finkelstein. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 13, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About Free Will

Free Will publishes conservative political commentary, legal process critiques, and energy policy arguments targeting readers interested in US politics and conservative leadership. The publication mixes analytical…

  • legal process as punishment
  • pretrial detention
  • media bias
  • political persecution
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  1. 1

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: The North Star with Shaun King is a daily newsletter delivering curated video clips, photo essays, and opinionated articles focused on the Israel-Hamas conflict, international human rights violations, and media…

    Likely audience: human rights advocates

    1 shared topic

  2. 2
    Clear Thinker88K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 22 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

  3. 3
    Norman Finkelstein54K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 24 days ago

    My personal Substack

    Likely audience: Human rights advocates

    1 shared topic

  4. 4
    theweeklylist36K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today

    The “new normal” of American politics is not normal. The Weekly List reminds us of that. On a weekly basis, the List tracks specific news stories representing eroding norms under the Trump regime.

    Likely audience: Election observers

    1 shared topic

  5. 5
    Blacklisted21K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 37 days ago

    From recent posts: Blacklisted publishes opinion essays and satirical columns addressing current events, media ethics, and cultural controversies. The publication targets an audience interested in critical commentary on politics, gender…

    Likely audience: political commentators

    1 shared topic

  6. 6

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 17 days ago

    From recent posts: Alec's Copaganda Newsletter publishes essays on criminal justice reform, mass incarceration, and political propaganda, targeting readers interested in civil rights litigation and critiques of state repression.

    Likely audience: civil rights activists

    1 shared topic

  7. 7
    Break Free Media9K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Break Free Media publishes a mix of political commentary, personal memoir, and cultural analysis, primarily focused on the Israel-Palestine conflict, antisemitism, and broader geopolitical tensions. Content ranges from…

    Likely audience: Political commentators

    1 shared topic

  8. 8
    American Kompromat9K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    Former national security reporter for Vanity Fair, Craig continues the work he has done in six books on the GOP's assault on democracy(including NYT bestsellers American Kompromat and House of Trump, House of Putin).

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

  9. 9
    Matt Calkins4K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post Sep 10, 2026

    From recent posts: Matt Calkins publishes opinion pieces on political figures, media ethics, sports, and social justice issues. The content mixes analytical essays with data-driven arguments on topics ranging from Charlie Kirk to Caitlin…

    Likely audience: free speech advocates

    1 shared topic

  10. 10
    Holden Court4K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Holden Court publishes investigative journalism and opinion pieces on media ethics, political corruption, and pandemic policy, targeting readers interested in deep-dive critiques of legacy news outlets. The publication…

    Likely audience: political observers

    1 shared topic

  11. 11
    Views My Own4K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 36 days ago

    From recent posts: Views My Own publishes opinion pieces analyzing media narratives, political influence, and human rights issues within the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The publication targets readers interested in critical examinations…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

  12. 12
    Arthur’s Substack3K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: Arthur's Substack publishes opinion columns and podcast discussions on Dutch media bias, antisemitism, and the Israel-Palestine conflict. The content mixes personal literary anecdotes with current political analysis…

    Likely audience: Podcast listeners

    1 shared topic

  13. 13
    Middle East Report3K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: Middle East Report publishes fictional political analyses and intelligence assessments of ongoing conflicts in the Strait of Hormuz, Yemen, and the Iran-Israel war. The publication targets Western readers seeking a…

    Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

    1 shared topic

  14. 14
    Urubuquaquá3K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 47 days ago

    Likely audience: Jewish readers

    1 shared topic

  15. 15
    Maaike van Charante2K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Maaike van Charante's newsletter publishes articles and podcast episodes analyzing media bias, journalistic ethics, and historical narratives regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The content focuses on critiques…

    Likely audience: Journalists

    1 shared topic

  16. 16
    Karen’s Newsletter1K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    Money, Power Control. Everything is connected

    Likely audience: Conservative voters

    1 shared topic

  17. 17

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

    I write on many different topics. I hope you find them thought-provoking and welcome your comments, criticism, and the occasional insult.

    Likely audience: activists

    1 shared topic

  18. 18
    Number Two Pencil1K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 55 days ago

    newsletter on conservative youth culture and digital-right wing media

    Likely audience: Political commentators

    1 shared topic

  19. 19
    The Wildlife News1K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 8 days ago

    News and Views on Our Public Lands and Wildlife

    Likely audience: wildlife conservationists

    1 shared topic

  20. 20

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    Documenting Palestine so we can never forget.

    Likely audience: Political observers

    1 shared topic

  21. 21

    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    Citizenship and belonging amidst the rise of the far-right

    Likely audience: French political observers

    1 shared topic

  22. 22

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    For a global future that respects the UN norm that peace shall be established by peaceful means. Research-based public education and policy proposals continuously since 1986

    Likely audience: academics

    1 shared topic

  23. 23

    SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

    Pensatas, reportagens e humor sobre cultura, sociedade, comunicação, sustentabilidade, mundo corporativo e inovação.

    Likely audience: media professionals

    1 shared topic

  24. 24

    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    Likely audience: policy analysts

    1 shared topic

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