Substacks recommended by THE RED LIPSTICK FORUM

Recommended by THE RED LIPSTICK FORUM

Liberaldads Newsletter

Daily thoughts on politics and possibly a few other things while dealing with this twisted timeline we live in.

Focus on the truth and telling it like it is. I can relate!

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Soul of the Party

By Mike Lux

How Democrats can become the party of working people again.

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.

The Art of Living

By Samuel

I’m Samuel Wynn Warde, a writer and activist publishing since 2012. My work is unapologetically liberal and always fact-based, built on more than a decade of consistency and transparency. Here you’ll find steady, thoughtful essays - ad-free, always.

The Jim Acosta Show

By Jim Acosta

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

Love Jim Acosta, former CNN anchor. His show keeps up with the daily political activity and includes fabulous guests. Learning a lot from Jim!

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Chop Wood, Carry Water

By Jess Craven

This weekday newsletter gives you easy, effective political actions to take to stave off despair, effect positive change and elect more true public servants. It also provides a Sunday good news list to show you all of our wins!

The Parnas Perspective

By Aaron Parnas

Providing you with the Gen Z perspective on all the issues in the news.

The Red Letter

By Tara Palmeri

Tara Palmeri is an investigative journalist covering Power & Politics. Author of "The Red Letter." No Agenda. No Bias. Just the Scoop.

Olivia of Troye

I had a front-row seat to history during Trump 1.0 – and blew the whistle. Every week, I offer sharp insights, expose hidden risks, and unpack the headlines so we can stay informed and ready. Join me as I cut through the noise designed to distract us.

Glenn Kirschner

Democracy Labs

By Deepak Puri

Tech and storytelling innovations for nonprofits and political campaigns

The Substack Rabbi

By Rabbi Steven Blane's Substack

Join a Rabbi, singer-songwriter, and New Yorker on a journey to save democracy. This Substack connects faith, music, and the fight against authoritarianism—all from the stage and streets of NYC.

The Bulwark

By Tim

The Bulwark is home to Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, Bill Kristol, JVL, Sam Stein, Catherine Rampell 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.

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!

Katie Phang

Law and Disorder

Katie is a former anchor at MSNBC. She is talented, focused and on the latest stories to keep us informed.

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Paul Krugman

Notes on economics and more

HeartCentered Connections with Linda

By Heartcentered Connections

HeartCentered Connections with Linda*. We go deep, we get real… and we don’t forget to enjoy the ride. Come as you are… leave a little lighter, maybe even smiling. (*Your own therapist, mediator, and spiritual coach in your inbox!)

This substack is awesome for providing us health, wellness and mental health guidance for tough times.

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Marie Newman Studio Substack

Sharing ideas, observations, analysis & occasionally explainers around politics, women & leadership, mental health, entrepreneurship, economic inequity, and healthcare. Podcast: onceincollege.com

Fred Klonsky in Retirement

Pensions, unions, politics, retirement. I also post my art.

Gavin Newsom's Substack

Husband to Jen Siebel Newsom and father. 40th Governor of California. Host of podcast This is Gavin Newsom.

Letters from an American

By Heather Cox Richardson

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

Heather Cox Richardson is clear, concise and credible. She uses language that is easy to understand, recapping each days most salient events of this administration along with world events that influence our politics.

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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 Borowitz Report

By Andy Borowitz

Home of Truth

Love Andy Borowitz. He keeps us smiling during the darkest times. He brings wisdom and great information and actions we can do to make our lives mores sane during these insane times.

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Robert Reich

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

Steady

By Dan Rather

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

Geddry’s Newsletter

By Mary Geddry

A mother-daughter newsroom writing from Oregon to the wider world about power, cruelty, courage, and the fight for a livable future.

Rogan's List

By Joe Katz

ways we can help save our democracy

Includes lots of things that you can do today to help fight tyranny.

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Adam Kinzinger

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?

Brian Tyler Cohen

A deep dive into what's happening in politics from one of the biggest content creators on the left.

The Daily

By Sarah Jones & Jason Easley

We fight for justice For the People. We will never surrender. The Daily is pro-democracy, grounded-in-facts analysis, opinion and news. Zero bootlicking. True independence. Tons of integrity. No fear-mongering.

The Free Press

By Bari Weiss

A new media company built on the ideals that were once the bedrock of American journalism.

Zakai Kaplan