Independent political commentary that breaks down recent US political news, explaining what changed, why it matters, and what to watch next. Issues mix a strong point of view with reporting on stories such as a book's claims about Jared Kushner's phone security.
Website: https://www.jackhopkinsnow.com
Green Tape covers US permitting reform, including NEPA, the Clean Water Act, transmission and pipeline siting, and the Senate's Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act. It publishes policy analysis plus transcripts of the Right of Way podcast, with interviews of senators and representatives.
Covers US elections at every level, with daily morning digests of campaign news, guides to ballot measures, and statistical analysis of special election results. Readers get race-by-race updates and data-driven context on the political environment.
Anne Applebaum writes about democracy and authoritarianism, with a focus on the war in Ukraine, Russia, and US foreign policy under Trump. Issues combine her own commentary with reporting-based analysis of conflicts of interest and diplomacy.
Angry Planet is a podcast and newsletter by a writer who examines global conflict, nuclear risk and political power, often through history and commentary. Recent issues cover nuclear media and sites in the US, why modern wars fail to end, and a critique of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's nationalist rhetoric.
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