Need to Know by David Rothkopf

Past lives.

Explaining international politics, and especially the fight between autocrats and democrats in the world today.

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.

The magazine about the Chivalric Orders, under Royal Patronage of H.R.H. Emanuele Filiberto di Savoia, Duke of Savoy, Prince of Piedmont and Venice, and under Patronage and with the Support of the International Commission for Orders of Chivalry (ICOC).

A former NATO Ambassador’s lens on a world in turmoil—and the strategy America needs to navigate it.

Tireless resistance to autocracy. Never out of the fight.

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

Reporting on foreign policy, Washington, and the U.S. administration.

The essential political news roundup from David Kurtz and the team at TPM.

Intelligence for Thinking People

Never let them steal your joy!

Analysis of key national security issues, offering timely insights and lessons from past experiences.

A weekly newsletter with new sweet and savory recipes every week, where I talk about politics and culture (and bake) with people you know, plus a vault full of nearly 200 recipes. MY COOKBOOK: The Secret Life of Chocolate Chip Cookies (Page Street, 2025).

Musings on science, geopolitics, and life. Thinking slowly about fast-moving topics.

In which we come together to save American democracy, or at least have fun while trying.

Foundation Values for America's Future

A political, cultural, and intellectual playground for the rest of us with writer Wajahat Ali

Writing by Ellen Arther. Quiet threads. Loud echoes.

A bunch of unedited stuff about international relations, American politics, political economy, the marketplace of ideas, and popular culture written by this Drezner guy

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

Illuminating, educating, and organizing the pro-democracy movement.

Economics can make a massive difference - collectively and personally.

Mickeleh's take on whatever Mickeleh takes on

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.

National Security but Not Boring.

It’s me… JoJoFromJerz from Twitter!!

I had a front-row seat to history during Trump 1.0 – and blew the whistle. Every week, I offer sharp insights, expose hidden risks, and unpack the headlines so we can stay informed and ready. Join me as I cut through the noise designed to distract us.

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A curated summary of events, opportunities, updates, and highlights from the #NatSecGirlSquad Operations Team

Political analysis for people who can't stop paying attention

My take on politics, editing, writing, feminism, bread baking, learning to play the guitar, year-round life on Martha's Vineyard, and other stuff

Resilient journalism undeterred in the face of autocratic power; independent, humane, accessible and radically empathetic.

Expert commentary from a 30-year veteran of US politics. Here at Hopium we work on strategies to defeat MAGA, tell our story more effectively, and ensure freedom and democracy prevail. Expect sharp analysis, live events, and all sorts of Hopium!

Not Your Usual Take on Women's Topics & More

An original newsletter by Emmy-winning journalist, MSNBC Anchor, attorney & music obsessive Ari Melber. Facts, fun, and some random thoughts...

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The musings of a commentator.

Stories and thoughts that occasionally flow.