Substacks recommended by Ramona Grigg

Recommended by Ramona Grigg

Through the Fog, by Elliot Kirschner

An idiosyncratic exploration of current events, history, art, science, and community.

Today's Edition Newsletter

By Robert Hubbell

A reflection on today's news through the lens of hope.

Reflections on Courage, Faith, and the Work of Love

By Mariann Budde

Reflections and writings of Bishop Mariann Budde. A home for those seeking to walk the path of love and mercy, for those daring to be brave and determined to treat others with dignity.

You don't have to be religious to understand and appreciate those who walk with love and mercy in their attempts to help us be a better America. Bishop Mariann Budde represents all that is good in us. Her eloquence and bravery shine through.

- Ramona Grigg

Hello, Writer!

By Linda Caroll

Stories about life, literature and humanity

Loud Soft Black Girl Substack

By ARN

My personal Substack

I'd Rather Be Writing

By Walter Rhein

My perspective is never given equal representation in the mainstream media. I believe character matters. I believe the experts. I believe in education. I believe women. Let me know if you have a story to tell. There's no AI content in my newsletter.

Enough Already

By D. Earl Stephens ✍️

Light reading in these dark political times ...

You should read D. Earl Stephens. Everybody should.

- Ramona Grigg

America, America

By Steven Beschloss

Essays of alarm and hope, on politics and society, democracy and justice. With passion and urgency.

Brent and Michael Are Going Places

By Michael Jensen

The adventures, insights, and travel tips of a gay nomad couple exploring the world. A "Substack Featured" Newsletter! Also seen on CBS Sunday Morning and CNN.com.

Steady

By Dan Rather

Dan Rather's steady take on a complex and chaotic world.

Everything Is Amazing

By Mike

A newsletter about ideas, wonder and hope - and a romp through the modern sciences in search of a good "wow!" you can feel down to your boots.

Mike Sowden has a smart, unique and often hilarious way of looking at everything. Try him, you'll like him!

- Ramona Grigg

The Curious George Questionnaire

By Sheila Moeschen

A Q&A for the curious and creatively inclined!

The Curious George questionnaire, the best kind of diversion in a world gone mad. Always interesting, always provocative. You meet the nicest people there.

- Ramona Grigg

On the Journey

By Sarah Styf

Reflections on middle age, family, faith, citizenship, and travel

Public Notice

By Aaron Rupar

Letters from an American

By Heather Cox Richardson

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

Beyond with Jane Ratcliffe

The internet’s most intimate, illuminating interviews with today’s greatest writers—get an in-depth look into the craft of writing and what it means to be a heart-centered human in a hard world.

I love Jane's interviews so much. They're always illuminating, and I meet so many writers I would want to know in real life.

- Ramona Grigg

David Roberts || Sparks From Culture

Weekly personal essays on wealth, status, and family from someone with generational wealth, writing with transparency.

David Roberts writes honestly and from a point of view that I can only imagine--from a position of wealth. It's enlightening, generous, and often funny. Always interesting.

- Ramona Grigg

Rick Wilson’s Against All Enemies

Tireless resistance to autocracy. Never out of the fight.

Oldster Magazine

By Sari Botton

Exploring what it means to travel through time in a human body, at every phase of life.

By and about old people. It never gets old!

- Ramona Grigg

Wonkette

By Rebecca Schoenkopf

Wonkette is filthy, hilarious, liberal news. YOU CAN HANDLE THE TRUTH!

The Good in Us by Mary L. Trump

By Mary L Trump

In which we come together to save American democracy, or at least have fun while trying.

Thoughts from the GOOD Trump

- Ramona Grigg

Popular Information

By Judd Legum

Independent accountability journalism.

Robert Reich

Daily newsletter exposing where power lies — and how it's used and abused

Hopefully Yours

By Connie Schultz

An ongoing conversation about the daily mess of life: Family, politics, books, teaching, writing, journalism - and dogs, always dogs. In my world, hope is a fact.

Connie Schultz will break your heart and ease your heart and let you know it'll be all right. I'm thrilled that she chose Substack. I want to be where she is.

- Ramona Grigg

Letters from a Muslim Woman

By Noha Beshir

Dispatches from one woman's life as a Western Muslim told through the lens of mental health, faith, and the multi-generational immigrant experience.

Light Against Empire

By Dino Alonso

Essays and dispatches on conscience, democracy, and the work of staying human.

Dino is my voice if only I could articulate as well as he does. A beautiful writer who understands our needs in a world gone mad. I read him for solace and for understanding. I read him just to be reading him.

- Ramona Grigg

Proof

By Seth Abramson

Know Better.

Proof never fails to.shed new light on the political theater surrounding us. Essential reading for me.

- Ramona Grigg

Need to Know by David Rothkopf

Commentary and analysis on U.S. and international politics and policy...and other things you need to know from the host of Deep State Radio and the founder and ceo of The DSR Network.

Ask E. Jean

By E. Jean Carroll

Never let them steal your joy!

Lincoln Square

Chaos is a distraction; clarity is our weapon. We stand vigilant to ensure the American people get the facts behind the headlines—and expert strategies to rise to this critical moment.

I find myself turning to Lincoln Square whenever it shows up because I know there are smart people there with no-nonsense, smart answers. We need them now, more than ever.

- Ramona Grigg

Meidas+

By MeidasTouch Network

The premium hub for MeidasTouch, the fastest growing pro-democracy news network. Bonus articles, exclusive content, and interactive chats. Led by Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas, with exclusive articles by Ron Filipkowski.

Darin’s Substack

Bon Jour, mes ami! Welcome to my Substack. Mostly, this publication will be about my photography. I am doing this to get into the habit of writing. I love to create ideas, but I hate to write them down, so...

Darin knows photography and writes about it in a way that makes every little detail fascinating. I love to see what he's discovered next!

- Ramona Grigg

5AM StoryTalk

By Cole Haddon

A community of artists and art lovers trying to make sense of the 21st century together - through the lens of film, TV, music, novels, and fine art.

SHE WHO STIRS THE STORM

By Gloria Horton-Young

Poet, painter, storyteller, rabblerouser–a tempest in red lipstick. Expect provocative opinions, spirited rants, and laughter. This is my playground: rules rewritten daily.

The Hartmann Report

By Thom Hartmann

A Daily Newsletter of Renaissance Thinking about Progressive Politics, Economics, Science, and the Political News Issues of Our Day

The Jim Acosta Show

By Jim Acosta

Don't give in to the lies. Hold on to the truth!

Writer Everlasting

By Ramona Grigg

We're a writing community, a safe space. We're here to give, to learn, to revel, to commiserate, but mainly we're here to advance and enhance our writing. All posts are free and the comments are always open.

It's my blog for writers. I love doing it and I hope you'll love reading it. And commenting, of course. The comment section is the liveliest part!

- Ramona Grigg

BordoLines

By Susan Bordo

Deep dives into politics, gender, history, popular culture and mass media from award-winning, influential feminist philosopher.

Gretchen Whitmer's Substack

Lifelong Michigander. Proud mom. Governor of Michigan.

Non-Boring History

By Annette Laing

Join renegade historian and Brit in the US Dr. Annette Laing on her witty history mystery tour. Substack Featured Newsletter.

Knots in the String

By prue batten

the observations of an introvert...

Prue takes everything she encounters and turns it into magic. She may be in Australia, but she sees the world through the eyes of a seeker.

- Ramona Grigg

Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance

By Joyce Vance

Worried about the state of the republic? Get the legal knowledge & analysis you need to be an advocate for democracy, along with a dose of savvy optimism.

On Substack

By Substack Team

Resources, stories, and news for the writers, podcasters, musicians, video creators, and culture makers publishing on Substack.

Essential for keeping on top of new programs and additions and for understanding the reasons for Substack's actions. Comments are open!

- Ramona Grigg

Thinking about...

By Timothy Snyder

Opening the future by understanding the past.

Are you f'ng kidding me?

By JoJoFromJerz

It’s me… JoJoFromJerz from Twitter!!

Okay, why aren't you subscribing? What a way with words! I don't think I could manage any of this without seeing what JoJo has to say about it.

- Ramona Grigg

The Present Age

By Parker Molloy

Parker Molloy’s award-winning media criticism, culture, and politics newsletter.

I never fail to spend to high-five and then think about anything Parker writes. She does her homework. She doesn't share bullshit. She writes SO WELL.

- Ramona Grigg