Substacks recommended by Rick Herbst

Recommended by Rick Herbst

Smart reporting, exclusive conversations, and candid commentary

In-depth analysis and concise opinions at the intersection of power, innovation, history, and democracy. Published twice a week.

This Woman Votes - Progress & Politics

I'm done waiting for civility to work. This is where I rant about DEI, women’s rights, and the slow-motion collapse of democracy. Justice doesn’t happen politely—it’s imposed. If you’re tired of losing with dignity, let’s get chaotic.

The Firebrand Project

By Shane Yirak

The Firebrand Project A movement for thinkers, feelers, and fighters building the future. We expose the illusions that keep us compliant. And we carry the fire forward—with vision, courage, and purpose.

Please read, well worth your time and investment!

- Rick Herbst

Dean Blundell

Media guy, content provider, dog whisperer, Canadian raconteur, muckraker.

Premedica

A neurodivergent scientist (MSc Biomedical Science) writing about the connections between medicine, neuroscience, neurodiversity, nutrition, psychopharmacology, society and politics.

Wendy Parker is eternally irritated.

Eternally irritated by the nonsense and poppycock.

The Oddacity

By Krislyn Lyon

Sodom and Gomorrah like you've never heard it before! Get it here! https://krislynlyon.com/. My writing is fire 🔥. You're gonna love it!

TrueCanuck’s Substack

Random musings about stuff. Politics, and who knows what else. Part of the solution, not the problem.

The Long Memo (TLM)

By William A. Finnegan

I wrote memos for senior government officials to make better policy decisions. Now I write them to help people like you understand our world.

The Jim Acosta Show

By Jim Acosta

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

Fantastic journalist with decades of experience, deserves our support for standing up to Mainstream Media! Awesome addition to the MEIDAS+ Network!

- Rick Herbst

The Contrarian

Unflinching journalism in defense of democracy

American Oligarchy

By Cory Thacker

Exposing the American Oligarchy, corruption, and injustice.

BenefitHumanity

Ms. Moore Esq,. I support California Task Force Reparations. period! Have legal verify my USA approved intellectual property trademark.

Please read, well worth your time and investment!

- Rick Herbst

Glenn Kirschner

Wendy The Druid

By The Crew

A constellation of queer voices—trans, gay, and wonderfully others —bleeding ink across fiction, health, and geopolitical landscapes, crafting survival guides disguised as stories and wielding words like weapons against the systems that would silence us

She's authentic, well-written, well organized and thought out. I really get a lot from her genuine tone, timely content, and great, optimistic worldview.

- Rick Herbst

Pete Buttigieg's Substack

Husband, dad, veteran, writer, and proud Midwesterner. 19th US Secretary of Transportation and former Mayor of South Bend.

Gonzo Report

By Chris Zappa

Gonzo Report delivers the news, analysis, and resources you need to fight back against fascism

The Antidote

By Dan Goyal's "The Antidote"

Medical doctor. Neuroscientist. Writer. Podcaster. Creating content to cut through disinformation and build on our shared civility. Health. Politics. Ethics.

Meidas+

By MeidasTouch Network

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.

Brave, independent reporting well worth our time!

- Rick Herbst

Crisis and Transition: A Common Way Forward

Through the Polycrisis WE CAN transition to a Life-Sustaining Society. Here to weave, & achieve system change through communication and collaboration.

Brian Tyler Cohen

A deep dive into what's happening in politics from one of the biggest content creators on the left.

The Split Ticket

By Baz

Twice a week, we break from the party script. Follow for fresh takes on American politics.

Great content, worth your while!

- Rick Herbst

Just a Boy from Oklahoma

By BoyfromOklahoma

A view from the land of red dirt and politics.

No More Going High with Johnny

By Johnny Palmadessa

Just a Gen-Z activist on a mission to challenge the far-right agenda and create real change.

Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid

As a human rights lawyer I bring the receipts to disentangle fact from fiction and advance the fight for universal human rights.

Home of Truth

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.

Wordy Bird

By Susan Orlean

A few thoughts on what I'm wearing, words I'm writing, and the world we wander.

The Beautiful Mess by John Pavlovitz

Authentic words for everyone trying to figure out the best way to be human.

William F. Spivey's History Channel

By William Spivey

Most of my stories invariably return to history, a different perspective, and always in context. A recent story about the Red Summer of 1919 also described 1918-1923. You'll get some politics, education, and race, but history is what I always return to.

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?

Rick Wilson’s Against All Enemies

Tireless resistance to autocracy.

Wonkette

By Rebecca Schoenkopf

Wonkette is filthy, hilarious, liberal news. YOU CAN HANDLE THE TRUTH!

Jack Hopkins Now

Jack Hopkins Now is a Newsletter that shares tips, strategies, and methods for becoming and staying the most resilient defender of Democracy you are capable of.

The New Republic

Ideas. Influence. Impact. TNR is a leader in the continuing fight for American democracy and a must-read if you want to know the ideas impacting politics and culture today.

tecolote42’s Substack

My personal Substack

I'd Rather Be Writing

By Walter Rhein

My perspective is never given equal representation in the mainstream media. I believe character matters. I believe the experts. I believe in education. I believe women. Let me know if you have a story to tell. There's no AI content in my newsletter.

Are you f'ng kidding me?

By JoJoFromJerz

It’s me… JoJoFromJerz from Twitter!!

Off Message

By Brian

Because vigorous internal debate isn't a weakness—it's essential.

everyone is entitled to my own opinion

By Jeff Tiedrich

I read the news today, oh boy

Liberaldads Newsletter

Daily thoughts on politics and possibly a few other things while dealing with this twisted timeline we live in.

Please read, well worth your time and investment!

- Rick Herbst

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.

You Have the Right to Remain Mouthy

By The Mouthy Renegade Writer

Writing about politics, racism, and social justice, with attitude and a sense of humor. My goal is to keep you woke, thoughtful, and laughing. Sometimes all three. &:^)

To the Contrary

By Charlie Sykes

You are not the crazy ones.

Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance

By 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.

Slack Tide by Matt Labash

By Matt Labash

Taking life as it comes, not necessarily in that order

The Dworkin Report

By Scott Dworkin

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.

Unfiltered

By Tim Denning

I will help you live with less stress and more freedom by improving every aspect of your lifestyle – money, work, productivity, relationships.

Robert Reich

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

Wise, great writer, insightful - You'll love Mr. Reich's cut-through analysis, observations, and comments!

- Rick Herbst