TOP 25 U.S. POLITICS NEWSLETTERS ON SUBSTACK
Top U.S. Politics Substacks
A full list of the top 25 US Politics newsletters and podcasts on Substack. Read about the latest news, opinions and commentaries concerning US Politics, including the 2024 election.
A new media company built on the ideals that were once the bedrock of American journalism.
I’ve Been at NPR for 25 Years. Here’s How We Lost America’s Trust.
Uri Berliner, a veteran at the public radio institution, says the network lost its way when it started telling listeners how to think.
If Israel Attacks Iran Again, Will Trump Help?
Netanyahu says Iran’s nuclear bomb program is damaged. He would likely need a green light from the president-elect to finish the job. Jay Solomon reports from Washington.
A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.
May 30, 2022
Outrage continues over the Uvalde massacre of last Tuesday, May 24, in which 21 people were killed and 17 wounded.
November 20, 2024
Remember how American voters so hated Project 2025, the playbook for a second Trump term written by the Heritage Foundation and other right-wing institutions, that Trump said he had nothing to do with it, and then one of its key architects, Russell Vought, told undercover filmmakers that Trump was only running away from the project as political cover?
Essays and analysis about elections, media, sports, poker, and all the other things I care about.
The Bulwark was founded in 2019 by Sarah Longwell, Charlie Sykes, and Bill Kristol. The idea, then and now, was to tell you what we think—with honesty and good faith.
To put country over party.
To know that we’re all in this together.
And to build a home for the politically homeless.
We’ve been supported by tens of thousands of people who not only decided to become members of Bulwark+, but to engage and create the kind of community that’s not supposed to be possible on the internet. Join us.
A Modest Proposal: Let Trump Be Trump
Democrats should not try to save America from itself.
Trump's Menagerie of Misfits (with John Fugelsang, Tara Setmayer & Symone Sanders-Townsend)
Michael Steele is joined by John Fugelsang, Tara Setmayer and Symone Sanders-Townsend to discuss Trump's unqualified cabinet picks, the role media played in the 2024 election and how Elon Musk has replaced JD Vance as surrogate Vice President.
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.
WATCH: ‘Israel’s Reel Extremism’ - A Startling New Documentary from Zeteo
An ‘extraordinary’ film on Israel examining viral social media posts from Gaza – including exclusive interviews with the Israeli soldiers behind them.
'Psychopath' Netanyahu is 'Poisoning' the Country: Israeli Lawmaker to Mehdi
Ofer Cassif joins Mehdi to discuss his suspension from the Knesset, his denunciation of the genocide in Gaza, and his criticisms of his own country’s “fascist” government.
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.
The Democrats Have Lost the Plot
Reclaiming some time, from a House hearing on free speech
Listen to This Article - Our Sixty Days of Nuclear Chicken Have Begun
Narrated Version | Expectation of peace talks after Donald Trump's inauguration is pushing all sides of the Ukraine war to escalate, with British and American missiles adding fresh risk
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.
Judge Chutkan Moves Fast
Donald Trump didn’t want Judge Tanya Chutkan to publicly release the appendix Special Counsel Jack Smith attached to his motion arguing that all of the charges against Trump could move forward despite the Supreme Court’s ruling in the immunity appeal.
Pleasant Distraction
I’m taking tonight off to do a little advance preparation for Thanksgiving.
Andy Borowitz started publishing The Borowitz Report, an award-winning news satire column, in 2001. Subscribers to the newsletter will receive several brief parody news stories every week. In a world of insanity, The Borowitz Report will try to keep you sane.
"Andy always makes me laugh out loud." --Susie Essman
“He's a national treasure!"--Laurence Tribe
Daily newsletter exposing where power lies — and how it's used and abused
Start your day with pragmatic takes on politics and public policy.
Independent accountability journalism.
Florida teachers told to remove books from classroom libraries or risk felony prosecution
Teachers in Manatee County, Florida, are being told to make their classroom libraries — and any other "unvetted" book — inaccessible to students, or risk felony prosecution. The new policy is part of an effort to comply with new laws and regulations championed by Governor Ron DeSantis (R). It is based on the premise, promoted by right-wing advocacy groups, that teachers and librarians are using books to "groom" students or indoctrinate them with leftist ideologies.
"Pro-LGBTQ" Republican launches vicious attack on first trans Congresswoman
Donald Trump's successful 2024 presidential campaign, along with its Republican allies, spent more than $215 million on television ads that stoked resentment against trans people.
Dan Rather's steady take on a complex and chaotic world.
The Preamble is a daily newsletter that will help you feel more confident in your knowledge about how government and politics work in the United States. This is a place to learn and have interesting discussions with people who think differently than you. If you’re looking for a newsletter that tells you what idiots the *insert opposing political group* are, you won’t find that here. Because what the world needs is more contributors, not more critics.
In which we come together to save American democracy, or at least have fun while trying.
"To see what is in front of one's nose needs a constant struggle," - Orwell
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.
Resistance HQ Bulletin 1
November 11, 2024
Resistance HQ Bulletin 9, 11/20/24
… Trump is reportedly set to appoint Ross Vought as his Budget Director. So his Border Czar wrote the section on Project 2025 on the border, his FCC nominee wrote the section on Project 2025 on the FCC, and his Budget Director wrote the section on Project 2025 about the budget. But Trump said in the campaign he has no connection to Project 2025 and doesn’t know any of the people involved.
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!
A newsletter for people who want to defeat Donald Trump and MAGA extremism from a former Senior Advisor to Barack Obama
A guide to finding our way back to the high ground where Americanism stands ready to cast Trumpism aside. 1 written & 1 broadcast commentary/day at least 6x/week.
The Status Kuo provides accessible political and legal analysis with a dose of humor. In crazy times, a little clarity goes a long way! Subscribe to receive my email in your inbox. All paid support is voluntary but deeply appreciated
A look at the news through the lens of hope. I began writing a nightly email to my three daughters who were distraught over Trump's election. The email was my effort to keep them engaged and grounded in a difficult news environment. The email morphed into a nightly newsletter and is now read by tens of thousands of concerned citizens daily. With a bias toward action and perspective, the newsletter helps readers navigate a challenging news media environment.
Know Better.
January 5 Meeting at Trump International Hotel Could Hold the Key to the January 6 Insurrection
The night before the insurrection, a large group of Trump family and advisers held an urgent meeting with January 6 organizers at the president's private residence in DC.
Describing and Grading All Known Donald Trump Cabinet and Administration Picks
Donald Trump is in the midst of selecting the worst Cabinet in American presidential history—and the worst part about it is that its corruption and incompetence isn’t an accident, but premeditated.
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Separating the news from the noise. We give you information, not a panic attack.
The News Not Noise Letter: Israel at War
Answering your questions about Israel, Hamas, the terror and what comes next.
The News Not Noise Letter: A Pentagon Thirst Trap
Will Pete Hegseth’s bare chest tank his nomination? Plus: Trump says he'll use the military for mass deportations, and a tip from Australia on how to add 10 years to your life.
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