Underdog Stories

German history, politics and culture

A place to explore the way the short story works.

democracy and dictatorship, Russia and Ukraine, America and Europe, local and global, past and present

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.

A guide to the creators and stories shaping culture

A Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns community. Your source for news, previews, recaps, and analysis of all things PTFC.

Where book lovers find their next great read.

Book reviews, discussions, lists, and more — delivered every Tuesday and Friday morning.

Meditations on what I'm reading and watching. New entries are published approximately whenever I feel like it.

Nine Circles +

A community of artists and art lovers trying to make sense of the 21st century together - through the lens of film, TV, music, novels, and fine art.

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

Essays, podcasts, and more as I follow the Timbers current season and find stories about Portland soccer since 1975!

Opening the future by understanding the past.

News and analysis about the book publishing industry that you won't read anywhere else.

An all-you-can-read buffet of sometimes sad, occasionally poignant, accidentally profound, but mostly humorous takes on modern life.

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

A veritable cornucopia of carryings on #pauldbrazill

Stories of real people who refused to play by the rules.

Celebrating All Things Literary

Weird, wild, and dirtbaggy stories from history, handcrafted and delivered biweekly.

A trustworthy guide to music, books, arts, media & culture by Ted Gioia

Documenting the similarities between historical events and modern times with a primary focus on politics and also culture.

Culture: High, Middle, and Deliciously Low!

Deeper into movies (and a little TV). Essays, reviews, conversation. Past and present. From the editors of The Dissolve.

Because the past is still teaching

Where Jane gets personal about her career choices and the challenges of being an advice giver in the writing and publishing community.