Substacks recommended by Reed Galen

Recommended by Reed Galen

Insightful commentary on the biggest public policy challenges facing America

My compass is broken. I spent 28 years in Romania, Italy and Canada. When I returned, I discovered a country I barely recognized, beset by a corrupt and cruel ruling class, lost in a moral and economic drift. This is about navigating that drift.

Kurt Takes

By Kurt Bardella

A Former Republican-Turned Democrat's perspective on how to win.

Robert Reich

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

Buzzard

By Lachlan Markay

Public records and digital forensics from a recovering investigative reporter.

Evelyn Quartz

Interested in this current political moment and what comes out of it.

Evelyn is one of the smartest minds out there.

- Reed Galen

American Freakshow

By Nina Burleigh

A weekly newsletter from veteran journalist Nina Burleigh keeping an eye on MAGA extremism and its absurdity.

The Noösphere

By Katie Jagielnicka

Weekly musings on humans and the big rock we live on through a social sciences lens.

Blue Amp Media

By Cliff Schecter with Blue Amp

Cliff Schecter & David Shuster didn't just discover the GOP's evil, find our voices, switch sides. We've been at this 25 years. Cliff wrote ads that helped Pres Biden beat Trump in '20. David exposed GOP corruption as an Emmy-winning anchor at MSNBC & CNN

Subscribe to Cliff today! Great reads and great Live shows every Thursday!

- Reed Galen

Why It Matters

By Alexander Vindman

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

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.

David is as smart as they come. Please check out his writing and thoughts.

- Reed Galen

To the Contrary

By Charlie Sykes

You are not the crazy ones.

The UnPopulist

By Shikha Dalmia

Defending liberal democracy against authoritarianism in the U.S. and around the world.

Katherine Abughazaleh

The Anti-Authoritarian Playbook

By Scot Nakagawa

By Scot Nakagawa of The 22nd Century Initiative

Are you f'ng kidding me?

By JoJoFromJerz

It’s me… JoJoFromJerz from Twitter!!

Jo is the best. Just the best.

- Reed Galen

Decoding Fox News

I watch all the Fox News you'd never want to.

PoliticsNC

By Thomas Mills

Analysis, commentary, and opinion of North Carolina and national politics from the perspective of a center-left, 30-year veteran of the campaign battlefield.

THE deEP STATE : The political artwork of Michael de Adder

This is the official Substack newsletter of award winning editorial cartoonist Michael de Adder.

Decency and Sense

By Eric Brody

Occasional essays on the theme of defending and strengthening our liberal democracy.

We need all voices to extol the virtues of liberal democracy!

- Reed Galen

The American Pamphleteer

By Lady Libertie

The American Pamphleteer publishes resistance tools, radical zines, and action-ready guides to help you fight fascism, organize locally, and build real democracy from the ground up.

WelcomeStack

By The Welcome Party

We’re a community of Democrats focused on winning majorities, reducing polarization, and governing well. We elect, convene, and amplify bold, pragmatic leaders who represent the middle.

Vicky Ward Investigates

Investigative Journalist focused on the players in politics, finance, culture, the world.

Tracy Ann Mangold

Formerly a life-long Republican. We need to find our empathy again. We need to save our country and help one another. I’m here to stand in the gap. Join me.

JoeWrote

By Joe Wrote

Work Harder! Corporate profits depend on you!

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.

The Long Memo (TLM)

By Bryan C. Del Monte

I wrote memos for senior government officials to make better policy decisions. Now I write them to help people like you understand our world.

Network NOVA's BADASS Blasts

By Network NOVA & VA Grassroots

Network NOVA has been instrumental in transforming Virginia politics by connecting and amplifying the Virginia Grassroots since 2017. Our reach has been through an annual Women’s Summit, weekly Friday Power Lunch Podcast and BADASS Briefing.

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!

Grace Blakeley

I write about capitalism - about the economic and political systems that dominate our lives, and how we can resist!

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.

JDV on Gen Z

By John Della Volpe

Putting public opinion into context while creating a pathway to understanding, empowering, and engaging Gen Z.

Rhetorical Tricks

By Jennifer Mercieca

It's tricky! Analysis of the art and science of the dark arts of communication. Pulling back the curtain to explain anti-democratic rhetorical tricks.

Undercurrent Events

By Lee Drutman

Deep forces are shaping our democracy. Change happens slowly. Then all at once.

Disaster Girl

By Jacqueline Sweet

Investigative journalist. Work in Rolling Stone, The Intercept, The Guardian, POLITICO, Drop Site News, Zeteo, Mother Jones.

Rick Wilson’s Against All Enemies

Tireless resistance to autocracy. Never out of the fight.

Take the time to read Rick's posts. He's been the tip of the spear in the anti-Trump movement since 2015.

- Reed Galen

Noahpinion

By Noah Smith

Economics and other interesting stuff

The Lie

By Valerius

In 2008, the United States Supreme Court decided District of Columbia v. Heller. In a 5-4 opinion written by Antonin Scalia, the court held that the Second Amendment created an individual right to own guns. There was one problem. Scalia lied.

24sight News

By Tom LoBianco

24sight News is the independent news site covering the battle for American democracy, from the statehouse to the White House. By veteran reporter and author Tom LoBianco, Congressional ace Juliegrace Brufke, pollster Michael Cohen and friends.

Tom is an incredible reporter. No BS, just the facts.

- Reed Galen

User Mag

By Taylor Lorenz

A tech and online culture publication by Taylor Lorenz, featuring original reporting on how the internet is reshaping politics, business, media, and culture.

Brittany’s Substack

By From Spy to Suburbia

My personal Substack

The Union

The Union is a single issue, pro-democracy coalition of volunteers and partner organizations dedicated to safe-guarding democracy in the US.

BIG by Matt Stoller

The history and politics of monopoly power.

Sara Wiles

Prof Robert Pape

Prof Robert Pape is a Substack about the Escalation Trap, how political conflicts intensify, why they become difficult to reverse, and what strategies can contain them.

Leaving MAGA's Substack

By Leaving MAGA/Rich Logis

Leaving MAGA's Substack

THE GOLDEN MEAN

By Michael Golden

Converting ‘hidden lessons’ into active wisdom | I write at the intersection of mental health, personal empowerment and American politics | Bestselling author | National award-winning journalist | Serial social entrepreneur

Steve’s Substack

By Steve Schale

Steve Schale is a Florida Man, and a 28 year survivor of politics. In 2008, Steve managed President Obama's Florida operation and returned in 2012 as a Senior Advisor. In 2019, Steve took the helm of Unite the Country, a pro-Biden SuperPAC.

In This Moment: A Rabbi's Notebook

By Rabbi Joshua Hammerman

A Mensch's guide to life - with a focus on how religion (especially but not exclusively Judaism) can help guide us through these challenging times.