Substacks recommended by Lois T | Campfire Stories of Resistance & Resilience

Recommended by Lois T

Sharing my musings about songwriting, singing, crafting thematic albums, and some of the tech I use as an indie DIY Sudanese artist. I hope you find my writing informative and enjoyable.

Mosno Al-Moseeki

A Sudanese singer/songwriter, a gentle blend of East and West. Mixing Arab-Poetic lyrics with a touch of pentatonic acoustic guitar playing. A genre he calls “Desert Eclectic”. Profile Photo Credit: Photo by: Johanna Grace / Edited by: Gela Ghaderi.

Gathering Calm

By Nancy G. Shapiro

I've found Calm is hidden within our stories, that to look at them with fresh eyes and an open heart using our creativity and mindfulness can restore new meaning, resilient strength, and the wisdom of our bodies. Welcome to Gathering Calm.

Talking Feds Substack

By Harry Litman

TALKING FEDS Substack with Harry Litman is a series of dispatches from the front of a constitution in crisis; Litman explains how the maneuvers of Trump and his circle transgress constitutional norms and threaten national security and the rule of law.

Truth Love and Light Newsletter

By Michele Weber

Media Literacy and critical media consumption are important to our democracy. As a Journalism and media professor, it is my goal to help create critical media consumers and root out misinformation in the process.

The Antidote

By Dan Goyal's "The Antidote"

Medical doctor. Neuroscientist. Writer. Podcaster. Creating content to cut through disinformation and build on our shared civility. Health. Politics. Ethics.

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.

The Mouthiest Little Mooch

By Libby the Mooch

Funny stories and humor posts from this bitch's pawspective. Imagine Ren from Ren & Stimpy, and Joe Pesci, all in one.

One of the two funniest humor/political humor publications I've come across on Substack--or anywhere--the other being Libby's likely-less-furry human companion, Jason Provencio.

- Lois T

Open Letters by Mersault

“Rage, Reason, and Righteous Mockery. Mersault writes what the moment demands.” – New York Magazine

A Paycheck Away

By Salaam Bhatti

Poverty is the Gordian Knot of our time. Most of us are a paycheck away from poverty. We'll explore ways to cut it with solutions addressing root causes, policy updates, and innovative resources.

Writing Wednesdays

By Matt Lillywhite

Writing Wednesdays is a weekly newsletter designed to help you write for a living.

I appreciate Matt Lilywhite's reminders about why we (and certainly I!) write: that the real value is in the impact, not the numbers. And to remember to trust that one's words are & will be good enough, even if unsure where they'll take you. (In my experience, this is often where the magic happens!) This has been true of the past community-oriented writing projects I've undertaken, and true of my community-oriented "Campfire Stories of Resistance & Resilience" promotional writing project, now.

- Lois T

The Perry J. Greenbaum Bulletin

By Perry J. Greenbaum 🇨🇦 🦜

Former engineer turned independent writer. Lover of Nature, animal lover and, of late, an inveterate aviphile, or bird lover. Arya the Cockatiel, my avian dinosaur companion, keeps me grounded.

The Borowitz Report

By Andy Borowitz

Home of Truth

Political resistance humor...at least, now it will have to be "resistance humor." And one way or another, we all need to laugh.

- Lois T

Zeteo

By Mehdi Hasan

Zeteo is a new media organization that seeks to answer the questions that really matter, while always striving for the truth. Founded by Mehdi Hasan, Zeteo is a movement for media accountability, unfiltered news and bold opinions.

Letters from God

By God

Daily posts and weekday live shows (2pm ET) with God and Jesus. Featuring celebrity guests! Subscribe for God's commentary on politics, religion, and the ongoing apocalypse. All paid support is deeply appreciated.

This is one of the best, funniest, most enjoyable political-issues commentary blog I've encountered since starting with Substack a month and a half ago. And while this might not seem to say a lot given my relative "newbie" status on this platform, if you knew more about my obsessive, investigative "sniffing out" satirical/humours blog habits, you'd know it really does!

- Lois T

Reflections by Samantha Lord

By Samantha Lord

Reflections by Samantha Lord is where I write and share poetry and opinion pieces/essays on society, writing, and books/literature.

LET HER SPEAK

By Jodi Bondi Norgaard

Insights on gender equality and anything advancing women and girls. I'm calling BS on the pervasive problem of sexism and the patriarchal culture holding them back.

My personal Substack

Giving agriculture a face, a voice, and a little soul.🌱

If you can keep it

By Protect Democracy

In 1787, Benjamin Franklin was asked: what kind of government have you created? He answered, "a republic — if you can keep it." From Protect Democracy, a nonpartisan, nonprofit group working to prevent authoritarianism.

Cecilia at The Kitchen’s Garden Travels

By Cecilia At The Kitchens Garden

The Kitchen’s Garden Newsletter & Old-Time Bedtime Stories. Welcome to sustainability, homegrown food, and living in step with the land. Join me for small farm adventures, city gardens with country hearts, and soothing bedtime stories to end your day.

Social Issues in Song

By Louise Haynes

Learning about history and songs and the people who made both 英語で学ぶ社会問題を提起する歌。英検2級以上、またはTOEIC450点以上の日本人英語学習者を対象にしています。

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.

The Garden of Forking Paths

By Brian Klaas

Wandering around an infinitely complex, ever changing world.

everyone is entitled to my own opinion

By Jeff Tiedrich

I read the news today, oh boy

Sherrilyn’s Newsletter

By Sherrilyn Ifill

Civil Rights & American Democracy

The Freedom Academy with Asha Rangappa

A interactive community and college-level course about disinformation, its impact on democracy, and how we can make America's social fabric more resilient to this new threat.

The Warning with Steve Schmidt

Explains what is happening, and why in our turbulent era. Speaks truth to power. 1 written & 1 broadcast commentary/day 6x/week.

You Have the Right to Remain Mouthy

By The Mouthy Renegade Writer

Writing about politics, racism, and social justice, with attitude and a sense of humor. My goal is to keep you woke, thoughtful, and laughing. Sometimes all three. &:^)

The Haake Take

By Sabrina Haake

Exercising the First Amendment while we still have it.

We Are Speaking

By Keith Owens and Pamela Hilliard Owens

Married couple Keith and Pamela Owens publish two original Black History articles, two op-ed posts weekly, as well as daily Notes. They also discuss their published fiction, fantasy, sci-fi, and nonfiction books.

Public Notice

By Aaron Rupar

Robert Reich

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

Michael Moore

I was born in Flint, Michigan and raised on a dirt street by loving parents, two sisters and a lot of Green Giant in a can.

The Planet 🌎

By 🌎 The Planet

Exploring our world's beauty and challenges through stories of nature, climate, and human resilience. Join our collective journey of hope and understanding.

Super-Probably Relevant Content

By Susan Campbell

The higher the hair, the closer to Jesus.

Steady

By Dan Rather

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

The Bulwark

The Bulwark is home to Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, Bill Kristol, JVL, Sam Stein, and more. We are the largest pro-democracy bundle on Substack for news and analysis on politics and culture—supported by a community built on good-faith.

The Daily Chocolate Taoist ™

By Diamond-Michael Scott

Daily Taoist Wisdom for Navigating a World of Paradox, Mystery, and Uncertainty