A personal culture newsletter of essays and lists on films, books, shows, beauty standards and identity. Readers get a distinctive, opinionated critical voice, including a piece originally published in Harper's Bazaar.

Personal essays by a former international relations student and ex-professional about identity, transition, and relationships. Readers get candid, reflective writing on topics like mutual obligation, anger, and adjusting to life after a major job change.

A poet and writer's newsletter mixing weekly curated reading links on politics and war with personal essays, craft talks and notes on his current poetry projects. Readers get reflections on identity, survivorship and the practice of writing poetry.

A personal blog of essays by a trans writer reflecting on identity, community, memory, and life in Philadelphia, including the contra dance scene and growing up in a cult. It also offers cultural analysis of whiteness, assimilation, and folk traditions from a Jewish and leftist perspective.