Substacks recommended by Dave Conant

Recommended by Dave Conant

The Contrarian

Unflinching journalism in defense of democracy

Home of Truth

ART travel garden social justice My HBA is in Psychology, Indigenous Studies and English, currently finishing doc film on indie women. I taught art to Kohala children.

Kelly is honest, open, very straightforward and a good writer. She pulls no punches and is not afraid of her own learning experiences.

- Dave Conant

Solutions

By Dr. Deborah Hall

building our freedom psychological political spiritual

Dr. Hall's insights are helpful, supportive and educational, all while being easy to read and very straightforward.

- Dave Conant

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.

Fitting the Pieces

By Manuel A Garcia

Exploring life and the events of our day, seeking the truth with humility.

Manuel has a gift for using words and an accurate sense of both detail and the greater picture.

- Dave Conant

Are you f'ng kidding me?

By JoJoFromJerz

It’s me… JoJoFromJerz from Twitter!!

Quick Update

By Jeff Jackson

A first-person account of my experience as the Attorney General for North Carolina. Totally free.

I don't know how long this guy will stay in Congress or how long he'll maintain this approach, but, even though I can't vote for him, I'll give him whatever other types of support I can.

- Dave Conant

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.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shares thoughts about sports, politics, and popular culture and how they define America.

Bill’s Focus

By Bill Alstrom's Focus

Writing to maintain my mental health as we search for a way to equitably share the Earth and all its bounty.

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.

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.

Gus Clemens on Wine

Free. Wine fun in your inbox. Reviews, humor, wine column, photographs, podcasts.

Today's Edition Newsletter

By Robert Hubbell

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

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.

Letters from an American

By Heather Cox Richardson

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

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