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Damon Linker's newsletter offers political and cultural criticism of the antiliberal right and social-justice progressivism, mixing historical context with commentary on current events. Readers get essay-length analysis that draws on political theory and intellectual history, such as Gramsci and thumos, to interpret Trump-era politics.
Aaron Renn's essays examine American leadership, civic institutions, and the cultural foundations of national life, drawing on history and recent books. Readers get critiques of elite formation, reviews of works on the online right, and observations on the decline of selfless civic leadership in cities.
A reflective newsletter from Kate Bowler, a historian of American religion, blending personal essays, book club prompts and short spiritual blessings about mortality, meaning and faith. It also offers commentary on how religion and politics intertwine in American life.
A weekly-style personal newsletter on American civic life, constitutional commentary, and everyday working-people stories, with a short-form narrative piece in the mix. It offers readers reflections on representation and citizenship alongside fiction-like vignettes and a new home and garden tips series.
A left-leaning independent newsletter covering American midterm politics, elections and historical context, with opinionated commentary on campaign strategy and media narratives. Recent issues also include personal reflections on sports and the spread of sports betting.
A personal newsletter by a Sikh scholar and media host that blends reflections on Sikh life, race and religion in America, and behind-the-scenes notes on the documentary series Undivided. Readers get commentary on current events, book recommendations with author interviews, and first-person updates.
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