Top U.S. Politics Substacks

#1 Steady

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

#2 Blue Amp Media

I'm Cliff Schecter, Biden ad writer (2020) who beat Trump then founded BAM to "amplify good" and fight billionaire predators & MAGA. With me is Emmy-winning former MSNBC anchor, David Shuster. WE WILL FIGHT FOR YOU EVERY DAY AND WE WILL WIN THIS FIGHT!

#3 People Power United | News & Action

Independent, people-powered news and grassroot movement actions to champion our rights, freedoms, the rule of law, and democracy.

#4 The Preamble

News, politics, and history from #1 NYT-bestselling author Sharon McMahon. Breaking down government and law in straightforward ways you won’t find anywhere else. If you want clarity and context — delivered with sanity and reason — The Preamble is for you.

#5 Lincoln Square Media

Chaos is a distraction; clarity is our weapon. We stand vigilant to ensure the American people get the facts behind the headlines—and expert strategies to rise to this critical moment.

#6 The Jim Acosta Show

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

#7 Ryan Grim

A politics newsletter, written by Ryan Grim, reporter and editor at Drop Site, co-host of Counter Points and Deconstructed, and author of the books "The Squad," "We've Got People," and "This Is Your Country On Drugs."

#8 Crooked Media

Featuring Pod Save America. Politics + culture for folks not ready to give up on democracy.

#9 Joy's House! (An Image Lab Joint)

Joy's House is the official home of Joy-Ann Reid and The Joy Reid Show (TJRS). Here you'll find news, opeds, recommendations, upcoming appearances and more from political analyst, author, documentary filmmaker & Blerd, Joy-Ann Reid and her contributors.

#10 BIG by Matt Stoller

The history and politics of monopoly power.

#11 Platformer

News at the intersection of Silicon Valley and democracy. On Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 5PM Pacific.

#12 Under the Desk News

A place for nuanced conversations and exclusive reporting that center your emotional safety. LIVE Newscast M-F 10-11:30am ET

#13 The Hartmann Report

A Daily Newsletter of Renaissance Thinking about Progressive Politics, Economics, Science, and the Political News Issues of Our Day

#14 Rick Wilson’s Against All Enemies

Tireless resistance to autocracy. Never out of the fight.

#15 Libs of TikTok

News and videos you can’t see anywhere else.

#16 Chop Wood, Carry Water

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!

#17 Really American

We're one of the fastest growing pro-democracy independent media companies in America, producing the most impactful political content every day. Join us.

#18 Tulsi Gabbard

People before politics. Country before party. Peace, prosperity, security and freedom.

#19 The Last Class with Robert Reich

A community for Robert Reich's feature films, including THE LAST CLASS and the upcoming THE WORK IN PROGRESS

#20 The Wolf's Den

The Wolf's Den will cover U.S. politics and global affairs. Everything shared will be rooted in in real world experiences. I’ve served as Political Director for Rep. Brad Schneider, Communications Director for Rep Tom Suozzi, and in the Biden Admin.

#21 Patel Patriot’s Devolution Series

An open source examination of the all the moves made by Donald Trump before leaving office.

#22 Open Windows- Ann Telnaes

Ann Telnaes- Artist, visual storyteller, creator of "Open Windows"

#23 John Oliver on Social Justice and My Music

Canadian perspective on social justice. Sharing my music that holds a mirror to society. I am not the HBO comedian.

#24 Real Patriotism with Terry Moran

Real Patriotism is a place for clear-eyed reporting and essential moral argument about American democracy and power in our time. Non-partisan, independent—but not blind to reality—this journal is for people who want to understand what America is becoming.

#25 Conway's Case Notes

Notes on the continuing crisis.

#26 FRESH HELL Tina Brown's Diary

Tina Brown's observations, rants, news obsessions, and human exchanges.

#27 Must Read Texas

Here's what you need to know in Texas today.

#28 Where's Hunter?

Where the true thing gets said, in my own hand.

#29 Beto’s Substack

writing from the desert southwest

#30 Michelle Rempel Garner

Policy and punditry from an expert in both.

#31 With All Due Respect

With All Due Respect...for Americans who refuse to surrender the country we love to two-bit tyrants and wannabe dictators.

#32 Five Things I've Learned

Essential lessons from people we admire.

#33 American Leviathan

American Leviathan unpacks how the administrative state has evolved into an unaccountable, progressive behemoth, eroding constitutional freedoms and consolidating power beyond democratic control.

#34 Isaiah Martin

Proud Houstonian and Democrat running for TX-18. I’m fighting for a Democratic Party with a spine—because yesterday’s politics won’t solve today’s problems.

#35 Forbidden.News

Nearly disappeared from the web • Independent journalism and analysis • Exploration of suppressed narratives • Truthful reporting backed by technical clarity and primary sources

#36 Badlands Media

Honesty and integrity from citizen journalists.

#37 Zohran Mamdani

#38 A New Perspective

I write about politics, power, and the fight for our future—unfiltered and unapologetic. I’ve seen the system up close. Now, I’m bringing you the truth behind the headlines and the battles that matter. No fluff. No silence. Just the real story. Subscribe

#39 The Fucking News

"I recommend signing up for these guys, if you like getting your morning news with swearing." - Naomi Klein

#40 Monte Mader

Join Monte Mader as she breaks down the political, cultural, and internet stories shaping our world—one day at a time.

#41 Roro Subs

My life post-Tiktok and IG—here in Ireland and around the world. Save democracy. Resist.

#42 Anonymous

Fighting in the shadows for those who can't fight back. I believe in the power of truth, the strength of the unheard, and the necessity of standing up when silence is the loudest enemy.

#43 Stone Cold Truth with Roger Stone

The most controversial and groundbreaking content from legendary political operative and cultural icon Roger Stone.

#44 LOOMER UNLEASHED

As the MOST BANNED WOMAN IN THE WORLD, Laura Loomer is the enemy of big tech censors, establishment Republicans, communist Democrats, and the globalist elites they take their orders from. Get her most groundbreaking journalism here.

#45 The Counter Signal

#46 Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara

Law and politics, from reasoned voices in unreasonable times.

#47 Lev Remembers

Author, public speaker, political activist, truth teller.

#48 The Long Game with Jake Sullivan & Jon Finer

A weekly national security briefing for a world on edge.

#49 Sen. Mark Kelly’s Substack

My personal Substack

#50 Alternet America

The best of U.S. politics and uplifting news for an *Alternet* future.

#51 High Agency

Who do you call when stuck in a 3rd world jail cell? That's the highest agency person you know.

#52 Edwards Wire

Politics as it breaks. Aggregated, sourced, and shipped daily.

#53 Harry Sisson

Cutting through the noise every day.

#54 Dominic Cummings substack

Systems Politics and Regime Change

#55 Lawyer Oyer

Former Pardon Attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice. Former Federal Public Defender. Hardwired to stand up to bullies.

#56 Emily in Your Phone with Emily Amick

Former Senate Counsel bringing you fact-based, action-oriented analysis and insight into politics and the culture that shapes it.

#57 Rep. Jamie Raskin's Substack

Proudly serving Maryland's beautiful Eighth Congressional District and leading House Judiciary Committee Democrats in Congress.

#58 Muslim

Your #1 Source for All Muslim News & Content. 📿

#59 Elie Mystal

#60 The Next Frontier

Trump wants to throw a bunch of BS at you to wear you down — I'll let you know what's important.

#61 KrassenCast

Political news, sharp interviews, and the Krassenstein Catch-Up with Brian and Ed Krassenstein—clips and context behind the headlines.

#62 Chris Murphy's Substack

My personal Substack

#63 This Will Hold

The truth they're not telling you—politics, technology, and sarcasm, not necessarily in that order.

#64 Sidney Powell News & Views

"America's Guardian Angel of Justice" - Fighting for Truth, Justice, Freedom, and the Rule of Law

#65 F*ck Around and Find Out

Political satire, straight from the swamp. I afflict the comfortable and comfort the afflicted and here's where you can help load the sniper rifle and join the resistance.

#66 Ezra Klein

Columnist, podcaster, Californian.

#67 Forward Blue

#68 Mike Quigley

Official campaign account of Congressman Mike Quigley.

#69 South Dakota Voices

This is a place to discuss issues impacting South Dakota. The articles will have a distinct perspective to encourage dialog. Please comment! That will encourage discussion and help people make informed decisions.

#70 Dan Eubanks

Christian, American, Conservative, Patriot, Public Servant

#71 Sherrilyn’s Newsletter

Civil Rights & American Democracy

#72 Survival Dispatch News

Join 54,000+ preparedness-minded Americans. Know what’s happening, what matters and what to do next.

#73 Patrick Wood's Technocracy News

The nature of Technocracy is insidious. Since 1930s, it has been encased in its own simulacrum; as it moves forward, the simulacrum spreads, enveloping everybody and anything in its path.

#74 PRESS RUN

Fearless media commentary

#75 The Freedom Corner with PeterSweden

Peter Imanuelsen, also known as PeterSweden, is a freedom loving journalist reporting on the important news that is being ignored by the mainstream.

#76 The Thom Hartmann Radio & TV Program

Live Monday-Friday noon-3pm eastern, covering US politics and political news commentary, science, culture, and economics, plus the audio podcast

#77 Build the Barn PAC | Building a Better Future

Build the Barn PAC is a federal PAC built on the same Iowa idea as the U.S. Senate campaign of Zach Wahls: stop kicking the barn down. Build together and make it last.

#78 Morning Call

The New Statesman’s quick and essential guide to the news and politics of the day.

#79 Jon Ossoff’s Substack

Updates from Jon Ossoff

#80 The Last Mile with USAID

This publication reminds us why democracy, development, and humanitarian work are still worth fighting for, and why the last mile belongs to us, not to them.

#81 WelcomeStack

FRONT PAGE OF THE CENTER-LEFT home of The Long View w/ Ruy Teixeira & Michael Baharaeen + the Welcome team's analysis from the frontlines of democracy

#82 Canada Resists

Canada Resists provides support to Americans fighting authoritarianism, through humour and practical advice.

#83 Honking for Freedom Substack

Honking for Freedom explores the intersections of geopolitics, philosophy of liberty, global terrorism and bitcoin. BJ Dichter & offers nuanced insights on government overreach, political entyrism and threats to western liberties & individualism.

#84 Uncompromised with Tara Setmayer

Welcome to Uncompromised—where integrity isn’t for sale. I've spent decades in politics & never put party over principle & I won’t start now. Join me for trustworthy, no BS commentary & analysis that fights for our democracy.

#85 The Liberty Zeppelin by Glenn Meder

A reader-supported newsletter that celebrates our inherent, inalienable rights and shines the light of truth on the psychopaths who seek to enslave the human race with Digital IDs, CBDCs and a social credit system.

#86 NonZero Newsletter

Politics, psychology, and tips on averting the apocalypse.

#87 Democracy Docket

Democracy Docket is the leading progressive source for information, analysis and opinion about voting rights, elections and democracy.

#88 Distill Social

Distill Social is a Michigan-based crew of political disruptors, calling out MAGA hypocrisy and mobilizing the next generation of voters. We blend sharp analysis with viral activism—because democracy won’t save itself. Point of Disorder Podcast

#89 March For Our Lives

Led by youth. Built for change. Working to end gun violence.

#90 The Pugilist with Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez

Investigative journalism that hits back. Original reporting on power, corruption, and the stories institutions don't want told — from New Mexico and beyond.

#91 Glenn Loury

Race, inequality, and economics in the US and throughout the world, by Glenn Loury.

#92 Michele’s Substack

My personal Substack is about democracy & politics in America and around the world! And a little entertainment to let the Light in! 🕯️

#93 Pledge for Canada / Engagement pour le Canada

An information hub for reporting on and encouraging action around the Pledge for Canada. Hosted on a Pledge volunteer's Substack account. / Un moyen de suivre et d'encourager l'action autour de l'Engagement pour le Canada. Hébergé par un bénévole.

#94 The Shadow Docket

Law student. Political Operative.

#95 Judge J. Michael Luttig

Former United States Court of Appeals Judge (1991-2006

#96 The Ledger Report

The Ledger Report By Graham Ledger

#97 News Items

News Items: Interesting, important or both.

#98 Let's Talk About It

Australia's most outspoken Senator - unfiltered, fearless, and focused on truth.

#99 News from Underground by Mark Crispin Miller

News from Underground is based on my belief that, like journalists, academics have a civic obligation to help keep the people well-informed, so that American democracy might finally work.

#100 Simple but Not Easy with Jake Auchincloss

You know what Democrats are against. Here's what we're for. Big ideas for 2028.