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Recommended by Jack Cluth

Authentic words for everyone trying to figure out the best way to be human.

John is a great Christian and an even better person. I've met him and heard him speak. Even as an atheist, I love what he stands for.

- Jack Cluth

Phantom Patriot— Pub Date: 02/13/2025

By Bob Jonas

Phantom Patriot, a YA crossover novel of historical fiction, will see the light of day on February 13, 2025.

Bob shares the experience of getting to know his new dog, Molly, and how she's changed not only his world, but his neighborhood, as well.

- Jack Cluth

Adam Kinzinger

I’m terrified by America’s fascism trend and disgusted that my party is now a Trump cult. My time inside the system and in the probe of the January 6 attack has left me with just an ember of hope. Making it grow requires the hard truth. Can we handle it?

Thinker at the Gates

Non-hysterical thoughts and musings about current events, politics, sports, finance, culture, and using these to re-analyze the past and forecast the future.

Pervert Justice

By Crip Dyke

A place for rants and inadvertent education, with a side order of pop culture discussion.

Honest, straightforward, and a good read. The sad thing is that the subject matter is still a thing in the 21st century. Sigh....

- Jack Cluth

Wonkette

By Rebecca Schoenkopf

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

It's irreverent, funny, and did I mention irreverent? Oh, and I'd love to write for them....

- Jack Cluth

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.

The Epistolary

By Erin O'Brien

Erin O'Brien writes letters.

Erin is just fucking amazing. Period. She finds wonder in things most of us would walk by and never notice.

- Jack Cluth

HERSAY

By ClaudiaLong

If I'd been born female, I'd want to write like Claudia. 'Nuff said. :-)

- Jack Cluth

everyone is entitled to my own opinion

By Jeff Tiedrich

I read the news today, oh boy

The profane, funny as hell reincarnation of e.e. cummings.

- Jack Cluth

People I Want to Punch in the Throat

By Jen Mann

It's humor, not how-to. New York Times bestselling author, Jen Mann, has a lot of stories to tell and you're going to want to hear them. She's like Erma Bombeck - but with f-bombs.

I feel as if I knew Jen in a former life...like she was the one keeping the sharp instruments from me

- Jack Cluth

Erin In The Morning

By Erin Reed

News and discussion on trans legislation and life.

Because people are people. Erin defends those who shouldn't have to be defended and yet are under attack for simply existing.

- Jack Cluth

Italicus: a writer's life in Italy

By Cheryl A. Ossola

On life in an Italian hill town, language, travel, writing, and books

Cheryl's tales of life in Italy are very matter-of-fact, non-romanticized, and thoroughly enjoyable. I highly recommend subscribing. Her immigrant perspective on the country she loves is impressive.

- Jack Cluth

Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano

Columnist John Canzano on sports, college football, and more.

I hate sports talk, and I'm not a big fan of sports writing, but John has a way of combining humanity and sports in a way that makes both fascinating.

- Jack Cluth

Oliver Willis Explains

Oliver Willis explains politics, the media, and the world

It's a wonderful world—meet the inhabitants!

The Dworkin Report

By Scott Dworkin

Insight into national politics and elections from a seasoned political reporter/ fearless democratic operative, delivered to your inbox so you can stay inspired and informed, while you push back on everything MAGA.

Cappuccino

By Stacey Eskelin

Thoughtful Entertainment

Stacey is intelligent, erudite, and we "get" each other- even though we've never met. Her ability to use words to paint pictures is unparalleled but very accessible. The girl can write! Her love of Italy is evident. As a former expatriate, her words make me miss that life. I enjoy her wide range of subjects for her thoughtfulness and the breadth of her intellect.

- Jack Cluth

Sweary History with James Fell

Those who cannot remember the past . . . need a history teacher who says "fuck" a lot.

Thinking about...

By Timothy Snyder

Opening the future by understanding the past.

The Elysian

By Elle Griffin

Writing about the future of nation-states, companies, and humanity. Studying human progress & flourishing. Researching a utopian novel.

There are a lot of people here who are WAY smarter than I could ever hope to be.

- Jack Cluth

Friendly Atheist

By Hemant Mehta

Commentary about religion and politics, centered around atheism.

Friendly. Atheist. So, we have that much in common....

- Jack Cluth

Finding Gravity

By Jamison Foser

Important things often unsaid, unimportant things often said, and things in between. Democracy, politics, government, media criticism. Occasionally.

Posts from the Upper West Side by Richard Hester

Life in New York during the year leading up to the 2024 Elections

Men Yell at Me

By lyz

Written from a journalist in a red state, this newsletter is personal, political, sometimes funny and always raises hell.

The Banter

By Ben Cohen

Fearless political journalism and commentary. Run by a snooty Brit based in Washington DC.

Interesting. Erudite. In-depth. Also a pretty damned good read. :-)

- Jack Cluth

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