Substacks recommended by Ann Jones

Recommended by Ann Jones

The Rational League

My personal Substack

The Contrarian

Unflinching journalism in defense of democracy

Open Letters, from Anne Applebaum

By Anne Applebaum

democracy and dictatorship, Russia and Ukraine, America and Europe, local and global, past and present

Liza Blue Humorist

By lizabluehumorist@gmail.com

Humor, wit, wonder, wisdom. Curiosity and humor-driven essays about everyday life.

"His freak flags wave freely and vigorously for everyone to see. Yes, maybe some justified their vote on 'his good on paper' platform of reducing the federal budget, but in the absence of skill positions, how could Trump be considered the 'best player available?'"

- Ann Jones

The Parnas Perspective

By Aaron Parnas

Providing you with the Gen Z perspective on all the issues in the news.

Open Windows- Ann Telnaes

Ann Telnaes- Artist, visual storyteller, creator of "Open Windows"

To the Contrary

By Charlie Sykes

You are not the crazy ones.

Robert Reich

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

America, America

By Steven Beschloss

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

Steady

By Dan Rather

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

Slow Boring

By Matthew Yglesias

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

The Bulwark

The Bulwark is home to Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, Bill Kristol, JVL, Sam Stein, and more. We are the largest pro-democracy bundle on Substack for news and analysis on politics and culture—supported by a community built on good-faith.

Letters from an American

By Heather Cox Richardson

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

Culture Study

By Anne Helen Petersen

Think more about the culture that surrounds you

Character Matters

Recommended by Ann Jones