Polis publishes student-style essays on political philosophy, UK policy and global politics, with academic referencing and a stated argument in each piece. Readers get accessible explanations of contested issues such as redistributive taxation, student loans and populism.
Website: https://www.polismagazine.com/
A weekly newsletter by a Supreme Court scholar that explains the Court's rulings, procedures and history, with commentary on the docket and on related legal and institutional controversies. Issues combine news roundups with in-depth analysis of specific orders, litigation and Court reform proposals.
Astral Codex Ten publishes long-form essays on AI safety, rationality, politics, science and culture, alongside reader-written book reviews and weekly open threads. Readers get argumentative, carefully reasoned analysis plus community news such as meetups, surveys and grant-related projects.
CrashOut publishes investigative reporting and analysis on Mexican drug cartels, organized crime, and the politics and espionage around the drug war. Stories are often published in both English and Spanish and draw on long interviews and firsthand reporting.
Data-driven analysis of US politics, public opinion and elections, including original monthly polling with Verasight and a weekly podcast. Readers get poll results, methodology discussion and investigations into polling quality.
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