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Stories of hope, inspiration, and innovation in American history. I'm interested in how people have worked to help our country live up to its promise.

A historian on some of the forgotten figures and moments of GOODNESS

- Chris Cillizza

Now It's History

By Richard Galant

Exploring the dividing line between the present and the past

Project C

By Liz Kelly Nelson

News for and about independent creator journalism.

Cosmopolitics by Elise Labott

By Elise Labott of Cosmopolitics

An insider's guide to understanding your world and the people who run it.

I worked with Elise at CNN and she remains a friend. She's an authoritative voice on foreign policy and international diplomacy.

- Chris Cillizza

Bruce Mehlman's Age of Disruption

This newsletter offers (1) quarterly analyses of trends in politics & policy, (2) six interesting charts from the week each Sunday morning & (3) invitations to live events with new authors & leaders.

Love Bruce's weekly charts. Always makes me smarter!

- Chris Cillizza

Range Widely

By David Epstein

The newsletter for generalists.

Notes from the Middleground

By Damon Linker

Analysis and criticism of the antiliberal right, social-justice progressivism, and cultural topics

I love Damon's perspective on the evolution of the GOP -- and where it's headed.

- Chris Cillizza

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.

Bookpeach

By Alli

Alli and I worked together at CNN. She is the best. And I LOVE her book recommendations.

- Chris Cillizza

To the Contrary

By Charlie Sykes

You are not the crazy ones.

Very Serious

By Josh Barro

Josh Barro's newsletter about politics, the economy and culture.

Substack Sports

By Austin Tedesco

A community for Substack's sports writers, podcasters, video creators and fans.

24sight News

By Tom LoBianco

24sight News is the independent news site covering the second Trump Administration, America's exhausted middle, the economy and more - with clarity and neutrality. By veteran reporter and Mike Pence biographer Tom LoBianco and friends.

Wake Up To Politics

By Gabe Fleisher

Helping you wade through the world of politics, five days a week.

Gabe has been at this for 10+ years. And he's only 22!

- Chris Cillizza

The Bulwark

Analysis and reporting on politics and culture in America. Home to Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, Bill Kristol, JVL and more. No partisan loyalties. No tribal prejudices.

The Will Leitch Newsletter

By Will Leitch

Will Leitch's weekly free newsletter with an original essay, and links to everything he writes.

Culture Study

By Anne Helen Petersen

Think more about the culture that surrounds you

So What

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