Substacks recommended by Blue Citizen 77

Recommended by Blue Citizen 77

KewtieBird’s Photo Journey

I am a photography enthusiast based in Oslo. I post images I take in nature, on my travels, and around town.

Noel's Notes

By Noel Casler

A deeper dive into current events and 'Noel Casler Podcast' topics.

Democracy Labs

By Deepak Puri

Tech and storytelling innovations for nonprofits and political campaigns

The Borowitz Report

By Andy Borowitz

Home of Truth

Deconstructing Kremlin Propaganda

By Kimberly Keyes

Trying to tell the truth behind the disinformation that's being sent from the Kremlin in Russia in order to affect not only Ukraine but the internal affairs of other countries as well, such as the United States.

Nina 🇨🇦

English-born, Canadian, mother and proud grandmother of six. Staunch defender of truth, liberty, equal rights and democracy. Cannot abide conservatism and hypocrisy.

Assembly Notes by Stacey Abrams

Assembly Notes is where I share ideas, stories, and strategies—from politics to writing to the work of building a better world.

Katie Couric

Smart reporting, exclusive conversations, and candid commentary

Paul’s Substack

By Paul Wittenberger

Once upon a time, I discovered I had many voices in my head and I needed a place to put them—then Substack came along. "To suggest is to create, to name is to destroy." —Stéphane Mallarmé

Paul had insights into the ups and downs of our lives, and he poetically tugs on our emotion strings. He is a sensitive “old soul” in a poet’s body.

- Blue Citizen 77

Public Notice

By Aaron Rupar

Enough Already

By D. Earl Stephens ✍️

Light reading in these dark political times ...

American Freakshow

By Nina Burleigh

A weekly newsletter from veteran journalist Nina Burleigh keeping an eye on MAGA extremism and its absurdity.

The Existentialist Republic

By Christopher Armitage

Public Policy and Investigative Journalism

The Dworkin Report

By Scott Dworkin

Insight into national politics and elections from a seasoned and fearless independent journalist, delivered to your inbox daily so you can stay inspired and informed—while you push back on Trump and corporate media.

Diane’s Blue Notes is a pro-Democracy Substack very happy to recommend The Dworkin Report. “The Dworkin Report is founded on the idea that when everyday democratic activists are informed about national political movements, insights, and narratives, they have the power to create ground-level change in their local community network.”

- Blue Citizen 77

Uncompromised with Tara Setmayer

Welcome to Uncompromised—where integrity isn’t for sale. I've spent decades in politics & never put party over principle & I won’t start now. Join me for trustworthy, no BS commentary & analysis that fights for our democracy.

Dave Barry’s Substack

It's pretty random.

Words and Pictures by Pamela Leavey

Hello Readers! I am a Creative Writer & Photographer. I post my Poetry, Personal and Photo Essays, Daily Affirmations, Quotes of the Day and more, all to Inspire and Enlighten my readers. My posts are digital collages encompassing the world around me.

Words and Pictures by Pamela Leavey is a lovely, inspirational Substack which anyone who loves beautiful images and quotes or commentary will enjoy. She’s also such a nice person!

- Blue Citizen 77

Kat Rigel

Per Audacia ad astra and all that, that implies.

Wonkette

By Rebecca Schoenkopf

Wonkette is filthy, hilarious, liberal news. YOU CAN HANDLE THE TRUTH!

The Midnight Manuscripts

By Midnight Manuscripts

The Midnight Manuscripts is a space where curiosity meets contemplation. Join me on this journey through the unknown as we ponder the mysteries of life, culture, and the human experience - all after the world has gone silent.

Daybreak Notes & Beans ☕️

By Alexander Verbeek

Start your day with what's happening beyond the headlines—thoughtful news analysis and global storytelling, all in the time it takes to enjoy your coffee.

Kier Atkinson 🇨🇦

Wild Lion*esses Pride by Jay

🏳️‍🌈 Exploring resilience, self-compassion, and the beauty of transformation. Writing on belonging, overcoming adversity, and the wisdom found in vulnerability and authenticity.

Pass Along Songs

By Jena Ball

"Music is love looking for words." – Lawrence Durrell

Red Wine & Blue

Red Wine & Blue is a community of over half a million diverse suburban women working together to defeat extremism, one friend at a time. Join us!

No More Going High with Johnny

By Johnny Palmadessa

Just a Gen-Z activist on a mission to challenge the far-right agenda and create real change.

Sea’s Substack

Original Songs, served up often, as well as putting music to other poet's words on Substack. I write fiction and poetry as well.

Laurence Tribe

I’m the Carl M. Loeb University Professor Emeritus at Harvard University

The Bulwark

The Bulwark is home to Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, Bill Kristol, JVL, Sam Stein, and more. We are the largest pro-democracy bundle on Substack for news and analysis on politics and culture—supported by a community built on good-faith.

Dispatches From Exile

By James L Bruno

News you need to know from an exiled national security Fed, MSM journalist & fugitive hunter

Last Chance Cafe

By Mother Mary Bernadette

“We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” ― Jawaharlal Nehru

We Are Speaking

By Keith Owens and Pamela Hilliard Owens

Married couple Keith and Pamela Owens want you to learn about Black History and to read op-eds from a Black perspective. We publish daily Notes and podcast episodes, as well as original Black History articles and op-eds, each twice weekly.

The Hartmann Report

By Thom Hartmann

A Daily Newsletter of Renaissance Thinking about Progressive Politics, Economics, Science, and the Political News Issues of Our Day

The Halfway Cafe

By The Halfway Café

Dadaist graffiti news. Halfway true comedy and satire by Dash MacIntyre. I don't report the facts, I improve them.

Reframing America

By Antonia

Changing the way the American Left engages in the public debate.

Dean Blundell

Media guy, content provider, dog whisperer, Canadian raconteur, muckraker.

Margit’s Musings

By Margit's Musings

My personal Substack

Jeff Dillon Fine Art

From quiet studio moments to the real-life challenges of being a full-time artist, I share what rarely makes it to social media, stories behind the art, what inspires it, and what it takes to keep creating. Thank you for subscribing.

Canadian artist with a wide range of lovely nature paintings!

- Blue Citizen 77

Wildbeauty Days

By Joyce Wycoff

Wildbeauty is what I call those moments of wonder and awe that take our breath away. Everywhere and free to anyone, it is the spark of generosity. Let's have more Wildbeauty Days!

Open Windows- Ann Telnaes

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

The View from Rural Missouri by Jess Piper

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 progressive point of view.

Paul Krugman

Notes on economics and more

America’s Fractured Politics

By Mark Mansour

A publication about politics and the law by a longtime Democratic activist and attorney.

America’s Fractured Politics is a well-written newsletter which discusses major issues facing a divided electorate before and after elections. He knows the facts and his style is crystal clear and informative. He’s pro-Democracy and pro-Constitution. That’s the America I want for my family.

- Blue Citizen 77

We the People United!

Exposing authoritarianism and arming citizens with truth to defend American democracy.

PREVAIL by Greg Olear

PREVAIL is a regular column about politics, history, national security, foreign affairs, organized crime, dirty money, global corruption, the fight for democracy—and, on Sundays, poetry and literature.