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Sick Note

Journalist Libby Watson left a job at The New Republic to start this Substack that critiques the American healthcare system.

By Libby Watson · Hundreds of subscribers · $7/month

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Follow along as Tabatha Leggett reads and writes about one book from every country in the world.

By Tabatha Leggett · Launched a year ago

Michael Shellenberger

The environmental journalist, self-described ecomodernist, and author of bestsellers San Fransicko and Apocalypse Never challenges the status quo.

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The Novelleist

Writer Elle Griffin shares insights about the publishing industry as she serializes her new gothic novel.

By Elle Griffin · Launched a year ago · $10/month

Adetokunbo Sees

Journalist Adetokunbo Abiola reports on climate change and the environment in Nigeria’s coastal areas.

By Adetokunbo Abiola · Launched a month ago

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Randa Sakallah combats dating-app exhaustion with her weekly Substack, which creatively profiles singles on the lookout for love.

By randa · Launched a year ago

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