Top U.S. Politics Substacks

Stay informed on the latest developments in U.S. politics with Substack newsletters offering in-depth analysis, opinions, and reporting from top political commentators.

Crossborder Alex : Global Marketing & E-commerce logo

I am Alex Baar, and I publish on global e-commerce, marketing, AI, retail, and product management. Feel free to join, it is all free. Just doing this for fun to share knowledge and to improve cross-border and cultural understanding.

American Ambition logo

#1 American Ambition

“An informed patriotism is what we want. Are we doing a good enough job teaching our children what America is and what she represents in the long history of the world? She is a shining city upon a hill.” - Ronald Reagan ~Largest Substack on the Right~

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PolitiBrawl logo

#2 PolitiBrawl

Politics, news, and debates for the people, by the people.

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Letters from an American logo

#3 Letters from an American

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

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Michael Moore logo

#4 Michael Moore

I was born in Flint, Michigan and raised on a dirt street by loving parents, two sisters and a lot of Green Giant in a can.

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Robert Reich logo

#5 Robert Reich

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

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Racket News logo

#6 Racket News

News and features by best-selling author and reporter Matt Taibbi, in an independent package molded after I.F. Stone's Weekly. The site contains investigative journalism, satirical commentary, and the America This Week podcast with novelist Walter Kirn.

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Steadfast & Loyal by Allen West logo

#7 Steadfast & Loyal by Allen West

Thoughts, insights, and perspectives

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The Bulwark logo

#8 The Bulwark

Analysis and reporting on politics and culture in America. Home to Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, Bill Kristol, JVL, Sam Stein, and more. No partisan loyalties. No tribal prejudices.

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Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance  logo

#9 Civil Discourse with 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.

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Beyond the Whiteboard logo

#10 Beyond the Whiteboard

Welcome! I've started this Substack account to share my more in depth thoughts about Congress, campaigns, and the issues that families across the country are facing. I hope you'll learn a thing or two.

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Steady logo

#11 Steady

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

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Popular Information logo

#12 Popular Information

Independent accountability journalism.

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The North Star with Shaun King logo

#13 The North Star with Shaun King

Independent, grassroots liberation-journalism focused on genocide, politics, power, race, policing, mass incarceration, organizing, and change. No ads, no spam, no hate or trolls because we are 100% supported by members like you.

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The Morning Edition logo

#14 The Morning Edition

A newsletter covering politics, media bias and a smattering of culture.

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Glenn Greenwald logo

#15 Glenn Greenwald

Independent, unencumbered analysis and investigative reporting, captive to no dogma or faction.

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Zeteo logo

#16 Zeteo

Zeteo is a new media organization that seeks to answer the questions that really matter, while always striving for the truth. Founded by Mehdi Hasan, Zeteo is a movement for media accountability, unfiltered news and bold opinions.

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Strict Secret  logo

#17 Strict Secret

De 3 ori pe săptămână, primești un email de la mine cu tot ce știu, cu tot ce se întâmplă pe lumea asta. O să fii mai informat ca restul lumii

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The Good in Us by Mary L. Trump  logo

#18 The Good in Us by Mary L. Trump

In which we come together to save American democracy, or at least have fun while trying.

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Noahpinion logo

#19 Noahpinion

Economics and other interesting stuff

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Silver Bulletin logo

#20 Silver Bulletin

Essays and analysis about elections, media, sports, poker, and all the other things I care about.

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Brian Tyler Cohen logo

#21 Brian Tyler Cohen

A deep dive into what's happening right now in politics, supported by the interviews, debates, and analysis.

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Ryan Grim logo

#22 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."

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The Preamble logo

#23 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.

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Meidas+ logo

#24 Meidas+

The ad-free home base for Meidas News, 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.

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Lucas’s Substack logo
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Public logo

#26 Public

Reporting on free speech, civilization, and humanity.

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The Weekly Dish logo

#27 The Weekly Dish

"To see what is in front of one's nose needs a constant struggle," - Orwell

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People Power United: America's Voice for Progress & Actions logo

#28 People Power United: America's Voice for Progress & Actions

People Power United champions progress and power to the people. We are a group of people who believe in the possibility of change and do the work to make it happen. Join us to build People Power.

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Defending The Republic logo

#29 Defending The Republic

Newsletter analysis and summary of current social/political news

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Platformer logo

#30 Platformer

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

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Public Notice logo

#31 Public Notice

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

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Talking Feds Substack logo

#32 Talking Feds Substack

TALKING FEDS Substack with Harry Litman is a series of dispatches from the front of a constitution in crisis; Litman explains how the maneuvers of Trump and his circle transgress constitutional norms and threaten national security and the rule of law.

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Slow Boring  logo

#33 Slow Boring

Start your day with pragmatic takes on politics and public policy.

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Act for America logo

#34 Act for America

The Nation's Premiere Conservative Grassroots Movement Dedicated to America's Culture, Security, and Freedoms. www.actforamerica.org

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Trygve’s Substack logo

#35 Trygve’s Substack

Navy Enlisted to USNA Grad, Helicopter and fixed-wing pilot. USMC (ret), OIF veteran (infantry), Science Teacher, Writer. Writing reflections from the campaign trail as a working class Democrat running for Congress in a red state.

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La Newsletter de CrowdBunker logo

#36 La Newsletter de CrowdBunker

CrowdBunker est LA plate-forme de libre-expression qui nous permet de nous informer et d'informer librement.

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everyone is entitled to my own opinion  logo

#37 everyone is entitled to my own opinion

I read the news today, oh boy

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The Martyr Made Substack logo

#38 The Martyr Made Substack

Creator of The Martyr Made Podcast, and The Unraveling w/Jocko Willink

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Patria with Steve Cortes logo

#39 Patria with Steve Cortes

American Populist Nationalism

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Nation First, by George Christensen logo

#40 Nation First, by George Christensen

Defending our sovereignty & democratic, free way of life. Authorised by G. Christensen, River Street, Mackay.

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The Dworkin Report logo

#41 The Dworkin Report

Insight into national politics and elections from a seasoned political reporter/ fearless democratic operative, delivered to your inbox so you can stay inspired and informed, while you push back on everything MAGA.

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BIG by Matt Stoller logo

#42 BIG by Matt Stoller

The history and politics of monopoly power.

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The Chris Hedges Report logo

#43 The Chris Hedges Report

Covering US foreign policy, economic realities, and civil liberties in American society.

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Libs of TikTok logo

#44 Libs of TikTok

News and videos you can’t see anywhere else.

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Hopium Chronicles By Simon Rosenberg logo

#45 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!

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Dan Carr logo

#46 Dan Carr

Politics: Stay informed and engaged with our in-depth political analysis, breaking down current events, and exploring various ideologies. We're here to help you navigate the complex world of politics with clarity and insight.

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Ken Klippenstein logo

#47 Ken Klippenstein

No-nonsense reporting on the U.S. national security state and politics.

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OpenTheBooks logo

#48 OpenTheBooks

Transparency revolutionizes U.S. public policy and politics.

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Patel Patriot’s Devolution Series logo

#49 Patel Patriot’s Devolution Series

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

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The Hartmann Report logo

#50 The Hartmann Report

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

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Must Read Texas logo

#51 Must Read Texas

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

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The Message Box logo

#52 The Message Box

A newsletter for people who want to defeat Donald Trump and MAGA extremism from a former Senior Advisor to Barack Obama

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Outspoken with Dr Naomi Wolf logo

#53 Outspoken with Dr Naomi Wolf

Essays, updates and arguments from an eyewitness to a new dark age, with thoughts on how to keep liberty, justice and human rights alive.

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Political Potatoes logo

#54 Political Potatoes

Political Potatoes offers sharp analysis and commentary on Idaho's politics.

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The David Pakman Show logo

#55 The David Pakman Show

with David Pakman

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Christopher F. Rufo logo

#56 Christopher F. Rufo

Leading the fight against the left-wing ideological regime.

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🇺🇸Colonel's Brief logo

#57 🇺🇸Colonel's Brief

News The Regime Media Hates

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Badlands Media logo

#58 Badlands Media

Honesty and integrity from citizen journalists.

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The Common Bridge logo

#59 The Common Bridge

Fiercely non-partisan policy discussion.

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The Warning with Steve Schmidt logo

#60 The Warning with Steve Schmidt

Explains what is happening, and why in our turbulent era. Speaks truth to power. 1 written & 1 broadcast commentary/day 6x/week.

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Tulsi Gabbard logo

#61 Tulsi Gabbard

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

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In Retrospect  logo

#62 In Retrospect

In this ever-evolving thing we call life, we find ourselves at the crossroads of society's reckonings and personal awakenings. Here, we delve into the profound nuances of our global narrative, while traversing the corridors of politics and culture.

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The Intellectual Investor logo

#63 The Intellectual Investor

Value Investing, Life/Philosophy and Classical Music Explained

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Marie Newman Studio Substack logo

#64 Marie Newman Studio Substack

Sharing ideas, observations, analysis and occasionally explainers around politics, women & leadership, entrepreneurship, economic issues, social movements. More projects coming soon.

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Above The Fold logo

#65 Above The Fold

The best of what's new at Manifold Markets

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LOOMER UNLEASHED logo

#66 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.

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Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid logo

#67 Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid

A deep dive into the human rights issues affecting humanity. Pulling from my experience as a human rights lawyer—I bring the receipts to disentangle fact from fiction and advance the fight for universal human rights.

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Stone Cold Truth with Roger Stone logo

#68 Stone Cold Truth with Roger Stone

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

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ForbiddenNews Substack logo

#69 ForbiddenNews Substack

CISA drove my website out of business and I've been de-platformed by Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, MailChimp, ConstantContact and Ezoic. Amazon de-platformed my film and Wikipedia deleted their article on me. I'm nearly disappeared off the web...

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We Lived It logo

#70 We Lived It

A weekly newsletter from a former Trump official warning of the risks of a second Trump term. Emphasizing the importance of remembering the past to protect the future. Written by Olivia Troye.

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The Present Age logo

#71 The Present Age

Parker Molloy’s award-winning media criticism, culture, and politics newsletter.

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Michelle Rempel Garner logo

#72 Michelle Rempel Garner

Policy and punditry from an expert in both.

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America, America logo

#73 America, America

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

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La newsletter di MicroMega  logo

#74 La newsletter di MicroMega

Iscriviti alla newsletter gratuita di MicroMega. Ogni settimana una selezione di articoli di approfondimento e attualità nella tua casella di posta.

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@amuse logo

#75 @amuse

@amuse on 𝕏 is a newsletter dedicated to the political issues facing America from a conservative viewpoint.

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Erin In The Morning logo

#76 Erin In The Morning

News and discussion on trans legislation and life.

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Adam Kinzinger logo

#77 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?

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From Mom to Patriot logo

#78 From Mom to Patriot

Saving The Republic

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Persuasion logo

#79 Persuasion

The community for those who believe that a free society is worth fighting for.

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Muslim logo

#80 Muslim

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

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Honking for Freedom Newsletter logo

#81 Honking for Freedom Newsletter

Freedom newsletter to discuss the movement to remove covid mandates, covid passports and the Canadians governments horrific precedent of implementing martial law to violently target a peaceful protest while debanked organizers, volunteers and supporters.

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James Roguski logo

#82 James Roguski

Exposing MDM (Mis-Information, Dis-Information and Mal-Information)

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The Reactionary logo

#83 The Reactionary

From Techno Fog: Conservative investigative reporting and commentary - down to the source documents.

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Kanekoa News logo

#84 Kanekoa News

Investigative Journalism. Censored Subjects.

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Konstantin Kisin logo

#85 Konstantin Kisin

Politically Non-Binary Opinions on Culture, Politics and Comedy

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My Five Things logo

#86 My Five Things

Essential lessons from people we admire.

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Emerald Robinson’s The Right Way logo

#87 Emerald Robinson’s The Right Way

Covered the White House for Newsmax & OAN. Censored by U.S. Government For Reporting On COVID Vaccines. A Thorn In The Side of Jen Psaki.

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Matt Goodwin logo

#88 Matt Goodwin

Politics analysed differently

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Forward Blue logo

#89 Forward Blue

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Erick Erickson's Show Notes logo

#90 Erick Erickson's Show Notes

Erick Erickson's writings about the intersection of life, politics, and faith in a divided America.

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Freddie deBoer logo

#91 Freddie deBoer

cool but rude

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Rick Wilson’s Substack logo

#92 Rick Wilson’s Substack

Thoughts and observations on the American Crisis.

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The HELLO! Royal Club logo

#93 The HELLO! Royal Club

Interactive community offering behind-the-scenes royal access, exclusive royal interviews, unmissable royal insights, and an illustrious royal Inner Circle – from HELLO!, the world's leading royal publisher.

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Dan Eubanks logo

#94 Dan Eubanks

Christian, American, Conservative, Patriot, Public Servant

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Dominic Cummings substack logo

#95 Dominic Cummings substack

Systems Politics and Regime Change

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Caitlin’s Newsletter logo

#96 Caitlin’s Newsletter

Articles, poems, stories and thoughts by Caitlin Johnstone and Tim Foley. Everything published here will always remain free to read.

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The Dossier logo

#97 The Dossier

Uncover The Truth — Defend Freedom

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The Freedom Corner with PeterSweden logo

#98 The Freedom Corner with PeterSweden

Peter Sweden is a freedom loving journalist reporting on the important news that is being ignored by the mainstream.

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Katrina’s Substack logo

#99 Katrina’s Substack

Substack by a former two time US Senate Candidate. She contemplates politics with an engineering lens and is "working the problem" of progressive politics winning in rural America.

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Bob’s Newsletter logo

#100 Bob’s Newsletter

Freedom Information you need to follow

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