Research and reflections on religion, white Christian nationalism, & the moral work of protecting democracy. Hosted by NYT bestselling author Robert P. Jones, president/founder of PRRI.

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

Christian spirituality without the dogma. The whole point is love, or I don't want it.

Notes From The Circus is a project to bring my lifelong passion for philosophy and liberal values to current events and understanding of the world. Big problems need big ideas. I aim to be a welcoming place for the intellectually homeless.

Board of Director of the Institute for Public Service Journalism at the University of Memphis.

One of the best ways to learn to make sense of money, work, communication, production, distribution, and more. Betting that in the course of human things the future must resemble even if it does not reflect the past, people being much the same over time.

You are not the crazy ones.

Politics, religion, foreign policy, and culture from a Christian trans woman. 2025 Military Reporters & Editors Award for Commentary/Opinion. 2024 NLGJA Award for Excellence in Blogging. 2024 EPPY Award for Best Political/News Blog.

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.

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.

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A reflection on today's news through the lens of hope.

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

The premium hub for MeidasTouch, the fastest growing pro-democracy news network. Bonus articles, exclusive content, and interactive chats. Led by Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas, with exclusive articles by Ron Filipkowski.

A newsletter for people who want to defeat Donald Trump and MAGA extremism from a former Senior Advisor to Barack Obama

Think ping pong ball in a clothes dryer—that’s my life. Somewhere in the spin, I learned to thrive in my super-gay life. For the full messy, sparkly story, my memoir WHY: A Memoir (foreword by Anne Heche) is available on Amazon & at major bookstores.

A 30-year journalist looks at culture, politics, economics and lifestyle through the lens of economic inequality. Author, The Trailer Park Rules, rated 4.7 stars on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYW3MRRB Strapped: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJNRCQSJ

A Substack that explores how we can develop our "moral muscle" to stand up for democracy -- and each other -- in this critical moment. Plus insight and analysis at the intersection of law, national security, and the intelligence community.

Ideas. Influence. Impact. TNR is a leader in the continuing fight for American democracy and a must-read if you want to know the ideas impacting politics and culture today.

I’m terrified by America’s fascism trend and disgusted that my party is now a Trump cult. My time inside the system and in the probe of the January 6 attack has left me with just an ember of hope. Making it grow requires the hard truth. Can we handle it?

Zeteo is a new media organization that seeks to answer the questions that really matter, while always striving for the truth. Founded by Mehdi Hasan, Zeteo is a movement for media accountability, unfiltered news and bold opinions.

A satirical look at the world of evangelical Christianity.

A newsletter for big-picture thinking about autocracy and threats to democracy around the world

Fighting Trump and Trumpism -- and all of its fraud, fascism, and corruption

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!

The Social Contract with Joe Walsh is a citizen-supported movement resisting authoritarianism and restoring classic American values like civic engagement, tolerance, and mutual respect. Join our community!

Culture, politics, and misery.

Never let them steal your joy!

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

Opening the future by understanding the past.

The Resistance Newsletter. A progressive alternative to mainstream news. NSFF (Not Safe for Fascists)

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

Because vigorous internal debate isn't a weakness—it's essential.

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I wrote memos for senior government officials to make better policy decisions. Now I write them to help people like you understand our world.

A guide to decode the country America has chosen to be.

The Supreme Court, law, politics, and more.

Wandering and wondering through an evolving faith, a cross-cultural life, this authoritarian moment, and all kinds of random other stuff.

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

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Commentary about religion and politics, centered around atheism.

Independent accountability journalism.

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Fearless political journalism — straight out of DC, delivered with British snark.

Unflinching journalism in defense of democracy

Home Abroad helps people build lives abroad that actually work — emotionally, practically, and over time.

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Civil Rights & American Democracy

A newsletter and podcast about the intersection between law and politics.