Independent journalist covering US news, politics and culture with a European perspective.

A Substack that explores how we can develop our "moral muscle" to stand up for democracy -- and each other -- in this critical moment. Plus insight and analysis at the intersection of law, national security, and the intelligence community.

Independent investigations into security, technology, and democracy—free to read, funded by members.

Politics, religion, foreign policy, and culture from a Christian trans woman. 2025 Military Reporters & Editors Award for Commentary/Opinion. 2024 NLGJA Award for Excellence in Blogging. 2024 EPPY Award for Best Political/News Blog.

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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News and discussion on trans legislation and life.

Michael Podhorzer on politics, economics, and democratic crises.

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

The premium hub for MeidasTouch, 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.

A political, cultural, and intellectual playground for the rest of us with writer Wajahat Ali

Insight into national politics and elections from a seasoned and fearless independent journalist, delivered to your inbox daily so you can stay inspired and informed—while you push back on Trump and corporate media.

PREVAIL is a regular column about politics, history, national security, foreign affairs, organized crime, dirty money, global corruption, the fight for democracy—and, on Sundays, poetry and literature.

Fighting Trump and Trumpism -- and all of its fraud, fascism, and corruption

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