Independent Australian progressive commentary on politics, gender, culture and social issues, mixing first-person reporting with opinion pieces. Readers get perspectives on topics like violence against women, democracy and fashion that the publication says mainstream media overlooks.
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Jenny Mollen writes candid, conversational personal essays on feminism, dating, family and her own past, told with self-deprecating humour and detailed anecdotes. Readers get a witty, intimate first-person account of her life and reflections rather than news or advice.
Feminist history newsletter that examines women erased from the historical record, the medical and social systems used to control them, and modern echoes of those attitudes. Issues mix historical research, book club readings and commentary on current debates.
Mona Eltahawy's newsletter offers personal essays, political commentary and book updates on feminism, fascism and resistance. Readers get a distinctly feminist reading of current events alongside literary responses to writers such as Ursula K. Le Guin.
Mary Harrington's Substack mixes personal dispatches from her travels and media appearances with essays on technology, reproduction, online culture and politics. Readers get a conservative-feminist perspective, with links to her podcasts, interviews and UnHerd pieces.
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