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Recommended by Mark Mansour

Saving American democracy from the GOP's FASCISM one fact (and punchline) at a time! Only the truth--never the corporate media's "both sides" BS!

Great Substack and a great writer and broadcaster.

- Mark Mansour

Robert Reich

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

The Signorile Report

By Michelangelo Signorile

Exposing far-right extremism and corporate media complicity. News, politics, analysis, interviews by journalist & SiriusXM radio host Michelangelo Signorile.

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.

The Message Box

By Dan Pfeiffer

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

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.

The Cosmopolitan Globalist

By Claire Berlinski

Edited by essayist Claire Berlinski, this is Substack's top forum for the discussion of international news among readers and writers, around the world, who are concerned about the future of liberal democracy and the gathering storm of global war.

Persuasion

By Yascha Mounk

The community for those who believe that a free society is worth fighting for.

Blue Citizen 77

Vote 💙🇺🇸Blue! Resist extremists/traitors to our Constitutional democracy.

Pepperspectives

By David Pepper

Saving Democracy: A User’s Guide

Why It Matters

By Alexander Vindman

A newsletter about what's happening around the world and Why It Matters.

Morning Memo

By David Kurtz (TPM)

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

The Freedom Academy with Asha Rangappa

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.

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.

America Reformed

By Steve Heise

As a longstanding member of the GOP, going back to Ronald Reagan, I'm deeply troubled by the current direction of the MAGA right wing of my party that's fallen prey to ambitious hacks who've come to deify one deranged man. We are now the opposition.

Excellent, thooughtful analysis on a daily basis.

- Mark Mansour

Small Deeds Done

By Michele Hornish

Red state Democrat, recovering lawyer, and the co-founder/ED of Every State Blue. I help Democrats fight everywhere, one "small deed" at a time. Here you'll find personal stories, political commentary, and a healthy dose of inspiration.

The Banter

By Ben Cohen

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

So What

By Chris Cillizza

An independent news creator. I call balls and strikes no matter what uniform the batter at the plate is wearing. Fair and fearless. Not owned by a billionaire or a massive media conglomerate.

Lucian Truscott Newsletter

By Lucian K. Truscott IV

I've covered everything from three wars, a few presidential campaigns, the Stonewall riots and the Rolling Stones. This column reflects that history and is about politics, culture, personal stories, and the nation's descent into anti-democratic madness.

Sanity Clause

By Joe Klein

As the Marx Brothers said, there ain't no sanity clause--but these are my latest thoughts about politics, policy, culture, books and other stuff.

Peter Osnos Public Affairs Press

By Peter L.W. Osnos

An especially good view — watching history happen

Public Notice

By Aaron Rupar

The Bulwark

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.

Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid

As a human rights lawyer I bring the receipts to debunk disinformation and advance the fight for absolute justice.

Terrific writing and great analysis.

- Mark Mansour

Constant Commoner

By Ramona

Essays from the cultural hinterlands. I'm in the boonies but I have Internet and a working BS meter. My country is on the skids right now and I'm trying to get it back on track. Other things are on my mind, but not often.

Charlotte's Web Thoughts

By Charlotte Clymer

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.

Drezner’s World

By Daniel W. Drezner

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

Today's Edition Newsletter

By Robert Hubbell

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

The Jim Acosta Show

By Jim Acosta

Don't give in to the lies. Hold on to the truth!

Great reporter!

- Mark Mansour

The Breakdown

By Allison Gill

Speaking Truth to Power

The Good in Us by Mary L. Trump

By Mary L Trump

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

Marc’s Substack

By Marc Friedman

My personal Substack

Great writer and person.

- Mark Mansour

Rick Wilson’s Against All Enemies

Tireless resistance to autocracy. Never out of the fight.

Need to Know by David Rothkopf

Commentary and analysis on U.S. and international politics and policy...and other things you need to know from the host of Deep State Radio and the founder and ceo of The DSR Network.

The Contrarian

Unflinching journalism in defense of democracy

Steady

By Dan Rather

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

TristanSnell.com

By Tristan Snell

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

Letters from an American

By Heather Cox Richardson

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

Thats Another Fine Mess

By TCinLA

Commentary on contemporary affairs from a historical, political and social perspective to put events in a larger context by a published historian who worked in professional politics for 10 years and in Hollywood for 30 years.

The Cause

By L O L G O P

How we save democracy, or something that resembles it.

The Alt Media with Adam Parkhomenko and Sam Youngman

By Adam Parkhomenko

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

DeLong's Grasping Reality: Economy in the 2000s & Before

By Brad DeLong

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.

The Hartmann Report

By Thom Hartmann

A Daily Newsletter of Renaissance Thinking about Progressive Politics, Economics, Science, and the Political News Issues of Our Day

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!

Nell Thornton

Humor and disbelief somewhat daily from the Capitol and elsewhere in DC. Proud childless cat lady raising two fine, gray, furry teenagers.

Witty and enjoyable newsletter with a focus on Washington follies.

- Mark Mansour

The Opinionated Ogre

I'm a stay-at-home ogre who writes about politics and family. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll leave angry and informed. Welcome to The Ogre Nation!

The Status Kuo

By Jay Kuo

The Status Kuo provides accessible political and legal analysis with a dose of humor. In crazy times, a little clarity goes a long way! Subscribe to receive my email in your inbox. All paid support is voluntary but deeply appreciated

American Crisis

By Margaret Sullivan

A newsletter that explores the crucial relationship between journalism and American democracy.

The Left Hook with Wajahat Ali

By THE LEFT HOOK

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

Veridico

By Jeff Fox

Commentary, humor, investigations, exposés and more from Jeff Fox. Former Tech. Editor of Consumer Reports. Former Pres. of Fox & Geller, a publisher of PC software.