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The Beautiful Mess by John Pavlovitz

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

GoodGollyMollyMe

By Bob Jonas

Never would I have believed, after working and traveling the world for the past twenty-five years, that a dog could add as much excitement to our daily lives as Molly, the bourbon colored, bushy beast we found at the pound in early September.

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?

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

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.

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