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Steady

By Dan Rather

Dan Rather's steady take on a complex and chaotic world.

Observations by legendary newsman Dan Rather.

- Chris Lauber

Memoir Land

By Memoir Monday

Four verticals edited by Sari Botton: MEMOIR MONDAY, collab w/ Granta, Narratively, The Rumpus, Orion, The Walrus, Electric Lit, LitHub, Oldster; FIRST PERSON SINGULAR original essays; THE LIT LAB interviews + craft; GOODBYE TO ALL THAT, NYC stories.

Inspiring first-hand stories on a variety of topics.

- Chris Lauber

Before and After the Book Deal

By Courtney Maum

Real talk about the writing + publishing industry from an author who doesn’t want you to feel confused, bewildered, or alone. Plus: craft tips, reading recommendations, writing support + solidarity (unless you are a jerk to people in the comments).

Published author sharing her insights to newcomers.

- Chris Lauber

Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance

By Joyce Vance

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.

Former federal prosecutor explaining complex legal issues in common language.

- Chris Lauber

Narratively

Discover extraordinary true stories celebrating the diversity of humanity.

Compilation of memoirs / stories addressing issues of the day.

- Chris Lauber

Robert Reich

Daily newsletter exposing where power lies — and how it's used and abused

Former Labor Secretary / Retired Professor on the economy.

- Chris Lauber

In The Frame

By Don Giannatti

Photography, Art, Design, Adventure

The Leslie Letter

By Paul Leslie

Writer and archivist

Jim Mayer Music

Jim Mayer has been touring, songwriting, and recording with Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer band since 1989. He is also a children's advocate, songwriter, and founder of IM4U Learning, a music-based Social-Emotional Learning platform for children.

Letters from an American

By Heather Cox Richardson

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

Brilliant history professor puts daily national and international news into context.

- Chris Lauber

Let's Get Wild

By Caitlin Constantine

A newsletter about nature, humans and all the ways we intersect.

Caitlin is a deep thinker and brilliant writer.

- Chris Lauber