Substacks recommended by Welcome to Joy's House!

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Tireless resistance to autocracy. Never out of the fight.

A collaborative Substack magazine and podcast featuring writing on faith, culture, and politics from award-winning authors Diana Butler Bass, Kristin Du Mez, Robert P. Jones, and Jemar Tisby.

The Hartmann Report

By Thom Hartmann

A Daily Newsletter of Renaissance Thinking about Progressive Politics, Economics, Science, and the Political News Issues of Our Day

One of my most important daily reads, from one of my absolute longtime favorite voices. Essential reading as the right tries to deconstruct our safety nets.

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Ahmed Baba News

Independent pro-democracy journalism, analysis, and commentary. Delivered to your inbox 2 to 4 times a week. Become a free or paid subscriber.

What I'm Reading

By Phil Lewis

An award-winning newsletter that shares some of the most interesting and informative news stories about the Black experience in America. 2024 Webby Award honoree.

Assembly Notes by Stacey Abrams

Assembly Notes is where I share ideas, stories, and strategies—from politics to writing to the work of building a better world.

Crucial information that we need in these desperate times!

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Robert Reich

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

Truth, facts, data ... nuff said!

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Popular Information

By Judd Legum

Independent accountability journalism.

Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics

By Christopher Hale

Letters from Leo is a chronicle of how Pope Leo XIV’s papacy intersects with American politics, faith, and the digital age during the presidency of Donald Trump.

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.

Fierce fighter for democracy, and a friend to the end. Recommended!

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The.Ink

By The Ink

A newsletter on politics and culture, money and power -- telling the truth without fear -- from Anand Giridharadas

MindWar: The Psychological War on Democracy

By Jim Stewartson

Writing, research and podcast for understanding and resisting the propaganda, psyops and malicious actors assaulting global liberal democracy. #IAmAntiFascist

Redeeming Democracy by Robert P. Jones

Research and reflections on religion, racial justice, & the moral work of protecting democracy. Hosted by NYT bestselling author Robert P. Jones, president/founder of PRRI.

Robert Jones is not just a brilliant pollster and demographer, he is a key expert on the origins and history of white Christian nationalism. His honesty and forthrightness on race is the balm we need to move this country forward. Highly recommended reading!

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The Signorile Report

By Michelangelo Signorile

Exposing far-right extremism and corporate media complicity. News, politics, analysis, interviews by journalist & SiriusXM radio host Michelangelo Signorile.

Nobody fights the madness like Micheleangelo. Get 'em, friend!

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The Fucking News

By The F Team

"I recommend signing up for these guys, if you like getting your morning news with swearing." - Naomi Klein

Off Message

By Brian

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

The Beautiful Mess by John Pavlovitz

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

Humanity and brilliant insights. Calming and sometimes alarming, but always essential.

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The Michael Fanone Show

By Michael Fanone

Unfiltered dispatches from Michael Fanone — full episodes, raw livestreams, and personal takes on power, politics, and the people behind the headlines.

Native Land Pod

Seeing Things

By Liza Donnelly

New and unpublished drawings and thoughts for people who want to see more of life, from a New Yorker cartoonist. Drawings, cartoons, words, live drawing, process, politics, culture, more...

American Doom

By Justin Glawe

News, investigations and chronicles from the frontlines of America's wars against itself.

Great journalism ... occasional doom...

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Listening in the Dark with Amber Tamblyn

Creative-minded community and cultural catharsis. Full of feminism and always algorithm-free.

Vegan Sexy Cool

By Jacque Reid

Welcome to Vegan Sexy Cool... a community hosted by Emmy Award winning journalist, and seven year vegan Jacque Reid. Here you will find tips, information and support, no matter where you are on your vegan journey.

Why not be vegan AND sexy AND cool???

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Two Percent with Michael Easter

Useful information 3x a week about health, fitness, nutrition, mindset, and performance.

Wide Awake America with Nadine Smith

Wide Awake America is an engaging, insightful, and solution-oriented program that explores urgent political, social, and cultural issues affecting democracy and civil rights.

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.

Daniel Hodges

Abandon All Cope, Ye Who Enter Here

Real Patriotism with Terry Moran

Real Patriotism is a place for clear-eyed reporting and essential moral argument about American democracy and power in our time. Non-partisan, independent—but not blind to reality—this journal is for people who want to understand what America is becoming.

Airplane Mode with Liz Plank

your dose of news, minus the depression

Patriarchy beware, Liz has your number!

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Ken LaCorte

Uncomfortable truths? Awkward questions? Let's dive into the topics that others dodge and dismiss – especially when they're true.

History Can't Hide from Kahlil Greene

I share short "hidden history" lessons about Black, Native, Asian, and Latino American History. Subscribe if you want to know the truth about this country.

Decoding Fox News

I watch all the Fox News you'd never want to.

ALKEBULAN Discover The True Africa

By The Merc

Discover TRUE African History and Current Affairs with my weekly Newsletter and Podcast

My favorite source for real talk about the Global South and insights into Africa's many nations and political and cultural truths.

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Keith Boykin

New York Times bestselling author of 7 books, former White House aide, co-founder of the National Black Justice Coalition. Based in Los Angeles.

Almost Famous

By June Carryl

The scene behind the scenes

Hardball with Chris Matthews

Hardball is a show about politics, formerly on MSNBC, now exclusively on Substack, and it's going to be a little different.

Zeteo

By Mehdi Hasan

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.

Fearless journalism, real talk and global insight. Just the medicine we need in this crucial and sometimes frightening time.

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The Don Lemon Show

By Don Lemon

Don Lemon's Substack is a direct, unfiltered platform where Don breaks down politics, media, and culture with sharp analysis, personal perspective and unapologetic clarity. No network. No corporate sponsors. Just you and me.

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.

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.

The blunt warnings we need in this moment. Steve and I don't always agree, but he is a forceful and essential voice for democracy. Read it, don't weep!

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Dog Shirt Daily

By Benjamin Wittes

The #BeastOfTheDay Had to Go Somewhere

The Dean's Report by Dean Obeidallah

Saving American democracy from the GOP's FASCISM one fact (and punchline) at a time! Only the truth--never the corporate media's "both sides" BS!

Dean is a must-read for all things comedic, defensive of our democracy, and illuminating about our Muslim-American community.

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Letters from God

By God

A daily newsletter where a blasphemous, progressive God brings you humor, truth, and hope. You’ll get clear, fearless commentary on politics, religion, and America’s chaos, plus animated live streams with God and Jesus.

Jacque's Weekly Wellness Guide

By Jacque Reid

Jacque's Wellness Guide is a newsletter that gives you one easy tip a week that will help you prioritize your wellness in 2026. Check back each week for a new tip!

Nina Turner

The Good in Us by Mary L. Trump

By Mary L Trump

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

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.

The friend who talks me down on legal things, and an essential voice on the legal landscape in these crazy times.

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Smart. Bold. Brilliant. Black.

This is where you need to be for the culture, for Black thought and the survival strategies we need in this moment. Just literally essential reading.

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Glenn Kirschner