Substacks recommended by Kym Dakin

Recommended by Kym Dakin

The Quiet Life is for people who love quiet, depth, and beauty, and is read in all 193 countries and all 50 U.S. states. Join us for art, ideas, consolations, and candlelight chats. You'll never be forced to do anything groupy.

You Need to Watch This!

By You Need to Watch This by Beth Lisogorsky

I find the good stuff for you. So you don't have to.

The Big Picture

The Big Picture provides a deep dive into the cultural, political, and societal issues shaping our world today, from a variety of unique perspectives.

Today's Edition Newsletter

By Robert Hubbell

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

On Substack

By Substack Team

Resources, stories, and news for the writers, podcasters, musicians, video creators, and culture makers publishing on Substack.

Curious about DM on Substack - Check out this post!

- Kym Dakin

Hopium Chronicles By Simon Rosenberg

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!

Carolina’s Substack

By Carolina Perez Sanz

Carolina's Substack is a journey towards freedom.

Meidas+

By MeidasTouch Network

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.

Civic Renaissance with Alexandra Hudson

Civic Renaissance is a community of co-creators. We are recovering the wisdom of the past and deploying it to answer the defining question of our age: how do we flourish across difference? We are building a Civic Renaissance--starting with ourselves.

Getting Crafty

By Felicia C. Sullivan

Dispatches on craft, creativity, and the emotional mess behind the work.

The Uplifters

By Aransas Savas

Brain science, inspiring stories, and midlife mindset strategies for women who want to do big, brave things

Aransas Savas is a top notch interviewer and visionary! Her superpower is putting the stories we need so much right now into the world with generosity and inspiration!

- Kym Dakin

Run to Write: Where Movement & Writing Meet

By Julie

Personal essays through the lens of running and writing— how they both teach us about endurance, discovery, and showing up.

Mission Centered Giving with Penny Harris

By Penny Harris ACC

Helping CEOs and fundraisers embrace Mission-Centered Fundraising—an annual system designed to build lasting donor relationships, inspire high renewal rates, and keep the focus on community impact and shared mission.

The Media and Democracy Project Blog

By Media and Democracy Project

We're building a people-powered movement to create a better-informed electorate. https://MediaAndDemocracyProject.org

Writing in the Wild

By Linda McLachlan

Writing about courage, creativity, grief, transformation and, most of all, hope.

Thoughts and Insights on Healthy Organizations

By Dr. Kris Lea

As individuals, we take the time to pay attention to our bodies' signals, which shouldn’t be any different for organizations. How well does your organization look for signs of health?

Laurie Riedman More Than Words

Musings on life and stories from the Junkyard Girl

My personal Substack

Where the Art of Living Meets Work That Matters

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.

Born Free Newsletter

By 3musesmerge

Quiet stories inspiring thought. Thinking is the hardest work there is....

Save. Invest. Protect. Preserve.

By Julie Rains

Finance meets real life: Investing to Thrive Today, Preserving What Matters for Tomorrow.

I love Julie's sense of exploration about a topic that intimidates me. She positions herself as a fellow explorer in the world of finance, and her methodical approach clarifies many facets of this very vital topic!

- Kym Dakin

Robert Reich

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

Letters from an American

By Heather Cox Richardson

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

Dear Democracy

By Katy Dalgleish

Dear Democracy, You need us for your success. Sincerely, Public Schools

Letters from Gostosura Sauvage

By Diane Alarcon

thinking out loud. helping you see life from a different angle.

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.

skin contact

By shani

on internal wanderings

This writer is amazingly perceptive in her observations of our species. She’s an artist of words as well as portaiture. Enjoy!

- Kym Dakin

Beth's Romance

By Beth Lisogorsky's Romance Writing

Romance fiction stories and essays written by "the other Beth" when she's not reviewing TV and Film

Beth Lisogorsky is a delightful, inventive reviewer! She's creatively diving into the creative work of others - and the reviews are almost as much fun to read as the movies are to watch (and more so, in some cases!)

- Kym Dakin

Game On!

By Rob Neal

Join the game (dialogue) so that we can have an America that works for everyone.

Now, Go Make Art

By Wendy Coad

Welcome to a peek behind the curtains of my adventurous, extraordinary life as an artist.

Wendy is a dynamo of exploration and creative thrust! I could watch her paint all day on her terrific videos. So glad to encounter her here too. Enjoy!

- Kym Dakin