From Democracy to Democrazy

Essays of alarm and hope, on politics and society, democracy and justice. With passion and urgency.

A journalist looks for slivers of hope in the week's news.

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

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

Sign up for independent, incisive coverage of US politics and media, right in your inbox five times a week.

An original newsletter by Emmy-winning journalist, MSNBC Anchor, attorney & music obsessive Ari Melber. Facts, fun, and some random thoughts...

Opening the future by understanding the past.

A podcast from Matthew Yglesias and Brian Beutler

The Everyday Mystic offers inspirational poetry and stories of hope and unity to support your spiritual journey. It is, and will always be, paywall-free. Come with me, and slip beneath the surface, into the warm, blue ocean of God's Love.

A Substack of subjects of interest to me...history, politics, writing, family, Asperger's, weird stuff, animals, and humor. For folks to enjoy. Angry trolls can go elsewhere.

Freedom or Fascism? That is our existential choice in 2026. To stop Donald Trump, we must build a gigantic Blue Wave to elect Democrats everywhere, from Senators and Representatives to Governors and Mayors. Help us build a Big Blue Wave!

Never let them steal your joy!

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?

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

Because vigorous internal debate isn't a weakness—it's essential.

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.

I write independent analysis on governance, civic authority, and the forces shaping the American Republic. My aim is to provide clarity, depth, and insight for readers who value serious inquiry in uncertain times.

Telos is a new publication by veteran journalist Ryan Lizza about the crisis in Washington.

Just my stuff.

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

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

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

Yesterday Today & Tomorrow

Craig's six books on the GOP's assault on democracy include NYT bestsellers American Kompromat; House of Bush, House of Saud, and House of Trump, House of Putin. He has written for Vanity Fair, New York, Esquire, the New Yorker, etc.

Trusted by 70K+ readers, we pick the best-written books from US and UK new releases and prize shortlists, and publish articles by world-class authors on prose style and AI writing. Plus the satire The Demon Inside David Lynch.

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.

Learn, organize, speak up, and resist; democracy won't fight for itself!

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.

My personal Substack

My personal Substack

Where to begin on this path? We’ll see.

American Lit departs from Cold War HR R&D, and meanders in and out of coastal defense systems, more past than present. American Lit is a prankster photon influenced publication, drafted by an imperfect human.

My personal Substack

Having a place to coalesce for like minded people who believe in Democracy

Travel, culture, and politics in France