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Recommended by Thomas Mills

Thoughts on North Carolina and national politics.

Bryan is a freelance journalist who covers all things North Carolina politics. He pays close to attention to voting, elections and activities within the North Carolina General Assembly.

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

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!

American Crisis

By Margaret Sullivan

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

Off Message

By Brian

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

The Pro Politics Podcast Weekly Update

By Zac McCrary

The latest episode of the Pro Politics Podcast

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.

The Bulwark

Analysis and reporting on politics and culture in America. Home to Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, Bill Kristol, JVL, Sam Stein, and more. No partisan loyalties. No tribal prejudices.

North Carolina Rabbit Hole

By Jeremy Markovich

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

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

Civic Way

By Bob Melville

Reconstructing Better Government

Noahpinion

By Noah Smith

Economics and other interesting stuff

Carolina Forward

By Blair Reeves

Policy and progress from Carolina Forward

Longleaf Politics

By Andrew Dunn

Honest takes on power and policy in North Carolina.

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

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.

Popular Information

By Judd Legum

Independent accountability journalism.