A French-language cultural newsletter offering sharp, opinionated commentary on politics, literature, history and internet culture, with a contrarian streak. Readers get personal essays on current controversies, from riots and the cost of living to viral nostalgia and literary scandals.
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A free weekly selection from Harper's Magazine, including a satirical news digest, interviews with the magazine's writers, and archive pieces revisited in light of current events. Readers get long-form, literary-journalistic takes on politics, culture and global affairs, with prompts to subscribe for full access.
Long-form literary essays and criticism from The Paris Review, covering forgotten novels, literary history and contemporary culture. Readers get close readings and cultural analysis rooted in literature and the arts.
Venkatesh Rao writes personal, theory-driven essays that build loose models of technology, history and culture, including his world machines theory and his experience of working with AI coding agents. Issues also cover his book club readings, protocol fiction and commentary on debates about humanism and AI.
Unpopular Front is an independent newsletter of left-leaning essays on politics, history, and culture, including psychoanalytic and Marxist readings of media and commentary on current US political events. It also offers paid subscribers a regular roundup of reading, watching, and event recommendations.
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