James Fallows, a veteran reporter, posts dated dispatches on Donald Trump administration events, mostly political and civic controversies around the midterms and DC. The writing is personal and pointed, with timelines and first-hand local perspective, though its strong opinions are openly partisan.
Website: https://fallows.substack.com
Astral Codex Ten publishes long-form essays on AI safety, rationality, politics, science and culture, alongside reader book reviews and weekly open threads. Readers get argumentative, carefully reasoned writing plus community news such as meetups, surveys and grant-related projects.
A literary-intellectual magazine's newsletter featuring long-form essays, reviews and interviews on politics, technology, books and culture. Issues pair new pieces with curated archive selections and conversations with critics.
A weekly pick of one standout New Yorker story, plus occasional podcasts and essays on literature, politics, and culture. Readers get long-form criticism, reporting, and conversations without a paywall.
Noah Smith's blog covers economics, AI, politics, and culture, including essays on film, AI progress, and political critique. Readers get long-form analysis mixing policy commentary with personal reflections on current events.
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