Substacks recommended by Jo-Ann Finkelstein

Recommended by Jo-Ann Finkelstein

Joyful Resistance

By Jim Hannon

Celebrating Life, Defending Democracy, Fighting Fascism

Energizing content, knowledgeable writer. I'm following Jim when all hell breaks loose!

- Jo-Ann Finkelstein

I Blame Society

By Ruth Whippman

Modern life and the forces that shape it. Gender, feminism, masculinity, mental health, psychology, culture, motherhood, anxiety, fear, self-loathing... that kind of thing.

Ruth's incisive commentary cuts deep while her humor adds the perfect amount of levity. Great reads!

- Jo-Ann Finkelstein

FLESH WORLD by Jessica DeFino

Reporting on the absurd world of beauty culture. / “The newsletter the beauty industry fears.” - the Herald.

I'm always on board for someone exposing how capitalism and the beauty industry profit from manipulating and harming girls and women, and Jessica does that in a smart, informative way every time.

- Jo-Ann Finkelstein

Teen Health Today

By Christopher Pepper

How to talk to youth about mental health, substance use, nutrition, exercise, sleep, relationships, and sexuality.

Smart, insightful and practical writing about all things teen!

- Jo-Ann Finkelstein

The Vajenda

By Dr. Jen Gunter

Imagine a Venn diagram with overlapping circles labeled: Medical Facts, Feminism, and Fire. You've arrived at their intersection.

Now What

By Melinda Wenner Moyer

A newsletter that brings science and nuance to parenting advice and challenges fear-mongering, shame-inducing content.

Well-researched, timely, and enjoyable content about all-things parenting. I really enjoy Melinda's writing!

- Jo-Ann Finkelstein

Throughline by Jill Filipovic

Connecting the dots. Politics, culture, women’s rights, foreign affairs, law, and more.

Just when you think you've thought deeply about something, along comes Jill's newsletter to take you further. Smart writing and nuanced feminism.

- Jo-Ann Finkelstein

Hopefully Yours

By Connie Schultz

An ongoing conversation about the daily mess of life: Family, politics, books, teaching, writing, journalism - and dogs, always dogs. In my world, hope is a fact.

Abortion, Every Day

By Jessica Valenti

All things abortion. Feminist commentary & community.

Jessica's knowledge and ability to communicate everything you need to know about abortion to make a difference is GOLD.

- Jo-Ann Finkelstein

Writing Out Loud - Virginia Mendez

Motherhood, sisterhood, womanhood (and a lot of other things not necessarily finishing in hood). You are welcome to my feminist thoughts!

Funny, passionate feminism

- Jo-Ann Finkelstein

Airplane Mode with Liz Plank

your dose of news, minus the depression

Feminist Founders

By Becky Mollenkamp

A weekly roundup of news and features at the intersection of business and feminism.

Mentoring Kids in a Connected World with Devorah Heitner

Parenting with Empathy in the Digital Age. Research-based advice on mentoring kids and teens as they navigate social media, texting, gaming and digital reputation.

Some of the best insights and research-based advice for raising kids in this tough, digital age.

- Jo-Ann Finkelstein

The Reclamation Era

By Steph Sprenger

The intersection of midlife, single motherhood, and neurodivergence

Mom, Interrupted

By Kerala Goodkin

Interrupting notions of what it means to be a mother, woman, worker, and wife.

The Anti-Misogyny Club

Feminist art, writing, and resistance!

Matriarchy Report

By Lane Anderson

A feminist newsletter about care work, family, and capitalism and how to make things better for everyone. Gender, motherhood, occasional rants. By two journalists + uni profs.

This Could Happen

By Debi Lewis

Sometimes, an active imagination is a frightening thing.

Debi Lewis's writing is exceptional and scary and also hopeful. If you like Margaret Atwood, You'll love Debi. And you'll also feel less alone.

- Jo-Ann Finkelstein

The Good Space

By Francesca Phillips

For founders, creators, and dreamers learning to build from peace — not pressure.