Substacks recommended by Liz Gumbinner

Recommended by Liz Gumbinner

Allana Harkin is the Queen of Hearts - will cover the side of the story you wish someone would say out loud: News, Culture, Books and Hearts...with a little bit of edge and a lot of heart.

Just the right balance of thoughtful insight, humanity, and biting wit. I find my eyes light up every time a new post pops into my email - and that's how you know this a Substack worth recommending.

- Liz Gumbinner

Ahmed Baba's Newsletter

Political news analysis that is unapologetically pro-democracy and anti-disinformation. Delivered to your inbox 1 to 2 times a week. Become a free or paid member.

Jenny’s Substack - Let's art together

By Jenny Lawson (thebloggess)

Join me as I share a drawing a week to rekindle the joy of creating. Includes random musings on inspiration, motivation and how to keep pouring from your creative cup even when it feels like there's a hole in it.

The Platypusary

By Eden

Aquatic, egg-laying, venomous, fluorescent.

Moms Don't Have Time to Read Substack

By Zibby Owens

I tell it like it is, sharing my innermost thoughts on books and life, so we can all connect. I'm a HUGE book lover. I host podcast Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books, founded a publishing house, own an indie bookstore, and am an author. Convinced?!

Playing with Fire

By Shannon Watts

Playing with Fire isn't just a free newsletter, it’s a community of badass women (and supporters!) who want to find and nurture the spark inside and learn to live on fire.

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.

Campaign Trails

By Kevin M. Kruse

A newsletter connecting the past and present of American politics from a historian who has written extensively about civil rights, religious nationalism and modern conservatism.

Subversive Substack

By Subversive Cross Stitch

Welcome to the Subversive Cross Stitch clubhouse. Home for our newsletters and a community of like-minded stitchers just waiting for you--join us!

JDV on Gen Z

By John Della Volpe

Putting public opinion into context while creating a pathway to understanding, empowering, and engaging Gen Z.

John always serves up the cutting-edge data on Gen Z that will make you sounds super smart at parties.

- Liz Gumbinner

There's Always A Story

By Christine Koh

Uncovering and articulating meaning (and sometimes healing) in the small and large moments.

The Enthusiast by Brad Montague

A weekly reminder there are things worth celebrating.

Granted

By Adam Grant

Adam Grant’s newsletter on psychology and work, delivered to over 400,000 readers.

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!

Julie’s Pod

By Julie Lythcott-Haims

More than a newsletter, Julie's Pod is like talking with a frank and thoughtful friend. It makes you feel less alone, gives you a break to think more deeply about your life and the world around you, and empowers you to believe in humans again.

In Retrospect

By Frederick Joseph

In this ever-evolving thing we call life, we find ourselves at the crossroads of society's reckonings and personal awakenings. Here, we delve into the profound nuances of our global narrative, while traversing the corridors of politics and culture.

McFaul's World

By Michael McFaul

Analyzing the fight between democrats and autocrats around the world. Cheering for the democrats to win.

Hoarse Whisperings

By Hoarse Whisperer

Life and lesser things

the braid

By Rebecca Woolf

a newsletter that explores the braided experience of mother, lover and self. personal essays & conversations on sex, death, love, loss, parenthood, paradigms, identity, culture and coming of age. written by rebecca woolf with special guests.

The UNSUB files

By Peter Strzok

Thoughts about the intersection of intelligence, counterintelligence, and the world

Strange Alchemy

By Ernie Schenck

Every week, we go deep on creativity, this powerfully disruptive and yet so little understood force. With a consistently over 60% open rate, Strange Alchemy is a must read for thousands of readers. It's not magic. It's not science. It's creativity.

JOG Blog

By Jason O. Gilbert

It's a current events newsletter written by me, comedy writer Jason O. Gilbert. I have written for The Daily Show for many years and now I am writing this newsletter.

Subject to Change with Emily McDowell

Cautionary tales, unsolicited advice, and notes on living in liminal space, evolution, and returning to yourself.

Break Stuff To Live

By Jill Krause

Welcome to my midlife metamorphosis. I share personal narratives about my mental health journey, trauma work, and life as a 40-something mom-of-4 going through a divorce (and dating adventures!).

RobSchwartzHelps

By Rob Schwartz

Creativity, Coaching and Other Stuff

Mentoring Kids in a Connected World with Devorah Heitner

Parenting with Empathy in the Digital Age. Research-based advice on mentoring kids and teens as they navigate social media, texting, gaming and digital reputation.

Parent of Adults

By Asha Dornfest

Let’s talk about life beyond the empty nest. By PARENT HACKS author Asha Dornfest.

A Bear on a Wire

By Busy & Caissie

The same kind of things we talk about on the podcast "Busy Philipps is Doing Her Best" but in different ways!

The Grudge Report

By Bess Kalb

Scribbling into the void!

Listening in the Dark with Amber Tamblyn

Creative-minded community and cultural catharsis. Full of feminism and always algorithm-free.

Law Dork

By Chris Geidner

The Supreme Court, law, politics, and more.

The Fainting Couch

By Alice Bradley

Nonserious reports on whatever's going on in my head—and recommendations for things you might enjoy.

5 Things You Should Buy

By Becky Malinsky

Suggestions of what to wear for when you don't want to look anymore. I scroll so you don't have to.

EDIBLE LIVING by Sarah Copeland

Unfussy and delicious recipes, travelogues, and strategies from award-winning author and food writer Sarah Copeland.

I Love What You're Doing

By Kate Schatz

It's me, Kate Schatz, bringing you brief profiles and interviews with very cool people whose impactful work gives me—and others!—hope, inspiration, and joy. I love what they're doing, and I hope you will too.

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.

The Man Who Wouldn't Die

By April Peveteaux

The Days are Long . . .

Seeing Things

By Liza Donnelly

New and unpublished drawings and thoughts for people who want to see more of life, from a New Yorker cartoonist. Drawings, cartoons, words, live drawing, process, more...

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.

They're Not All Gems

By Wendi Aarons

Oliver Willis Explains

Oliver Willis explains politics, the media, and the world

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

Wait, Really?

By Jessica Bennett

Unpacking what’s in the culture – with a feminist spin.

FrameLab

Moral Politics, Meta Narrative, Language and Your Brain

LIVING SMALL

By Laura Fenton

A home & garden newsletter about small spaces, sustainable living, and all the joys (and pains!) of living with less from Laura Fenton, the author of The Little Book of Living Small.

Ari Melber

A newsletter by Emmy-winning journalist, MSNBC Anchor, attorney & music obsessive Ari Melber. Facts, fun and assorted random thoughts...

Ask E. Jean

By E. Jean Carroll

For 27 years at ELLE magazine I answered sticky questions. NOW, I'm asking the questions, and YOU---you brilliant person---are solving the world's problems by answering them!

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

America, America

By Steven Beschloss

Essays of alarm and hope, on politics and society, democracy and justice. With passion, urgency and a hunger for truth. By Steven Beschloss.

I’m Walking Here

Recommended by Liz Gumbinner