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By Judd Legum

Independent accountability journalism.

New Branchhead

By Alex H. Jones

Thoughts on North Carolina and national politics.

Will Robinson's Newsletter

News and Strategic Advice from Will

Off Message

By Brian

Because vigorous internal debate isn't a weakness—it's essential.

Economics Matters by Laurence Kotlikoff

By Larry Kotlikoff

Economics can make a massive difference - collectively and personally.

The Experiment

By Jason Stanford

The Experiment is an early '60s TV talk show hosted by Jason Stanford. Every week he opens with a monologue before sharing the stage with a curated stable of writers before offering suggestions on what to do, read, watch, and listen to.

Slender Threads / Global Citizens / Public History

By Jim Buie

Not mere commentary and opinion. Mini-courses, grounded in the study of global and American history and culture, what ifs, wide travel, and journalistic experience. Seeking a common understanding of humanity, politics, religion, and the arts, with humor.

NC News Digest

By Tricia Shapiro

A weekly roundup of governmental and political news for western North Carolina readers

Noahpinion

By Noah Smith

Economics and other interesting stuff

Letters from an American

By Heather Cox Richardson

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

Ask Polly

By Heather Havrilesky

Advice and wisdom from Heather Havrilesky, published since 2012 (formerly at The Awl and NY Magazine). Paid subscribers receive 1-2 weekly posts on how to navigate our broken world with compassion, realism, and an open heart.

Jasper's Substack

By Hard Tech Era

My personal Substack

Holler & Hammer

Raised in the South, Holler & Hammer is working-class coverage of North Carolina that hollers from Johnston County to the halls of power.

The Caucus with Bryan Anderson

By Anderson Alerts

Bryan Anderson is a politics reporter for The Assembly, covering state government and anchoring our twice-weekly politics newsletter, The Caucus. He previously covered elections, voting access, and state government for WRAL, the AP, and News & Observer.

Bryan Anderson is doing stellar reporting on politics in North Carolina. We need more eyeballs on our government and the people running. Bryan is providing a valuable service.

- Thomas Mills

The Bulwark

The Bulwark is home to Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, Bill Kristol, JVL, Sam Stein, Catherine Rampell and more. We are the largest pro-democracy bundle on Substack for news and analysis on politics and culture—supported by a community built on good-faith.

The Message Box

By Dan Pfeiffer

A newsletter for people who want to defeat Donald Trump and MAGA extremism from a former Senior Advisor to Barack Obama

Hopium Chronicles By Simon Rosenberg

Expert commentary from a 30-year veteran of US politics. Here at Hopium we work on strategies to defeat MAGA, tell our story more effectively, and ensure freedom and democracy prevail. Expect sharp analysis, live events, and all sorts of Hopium!

The Home Front

By Reed Galen

Illuminating, educating, and organizing the pro-democracy movement.

Civic Way

By Bob Melville

Reconstructing Better Government

North Carolina Rabbit Hole

By Jeremy Markovich

Get lost in the strange minutiae of the best state in the country.

American Crisis

By Margaret Sullivan

A newsletter that explores the crucial relationship between journalism and American democracy.

The Liberal Patriot

By John Halpin

Political and policy analysis from the vital center.

Longleaf Politics

By Andrew Dunn

A smart conservative approach to North Carolina politics.

A center-right alternative/companion to PoliticsNC. Andrew Dunn is posting more frequently and brings a thoughtful viewpoint about NC politics even if I mostly disagree to a degree.

- Thomas Mills

Jim Hightower's Lowdown

America's #1 populist! News and shows about the progressive, democratic populist rebellion from former Texas Ag Commissioner and NYT best-selling author Jim Hightower.

Charles Moscowitz LIVE

Author-Podcast Host Charles Moscowitz live stream and blog. Website: www.charlesmoscowitz.com Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Charles-Moscowitz/e/B00BFLX7S0/works/ref=ep_artist_tab_w

The Pro Politics Podcast Weekly Update

By Zac McCrary

The latest episode of the Pro Politics Podcast

Carolina Forward

Policy and progress from Carolina Forward