Political Commentary & Analysis

The Contrarian | Authors: Jen Rubin, Norm Eisen and others

The Contrarian is an independent media platform dedicated to defending democracy through fearless, truth-driven journalism. It challenges corporate media’s complacency, fosters open debate, and amplifies diverse voices to counter authoritarian threats and misinformation.

Pod Save America | Authors: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Timothy Vietor, Dan Pfeiffer

Regularly joined by journalists, activists, politicians, entertainers, and world leaders, the former Obama aides break down the week’s news with insights and actionable steps. For mature audiences.

Steady | Author: Dan Rather

Longtime journalist and political observer, Dan Rather presents news and analysis with a personal perspective as both a journalist and also a lifelong Texan.

The Message Box | Authors: Dan Pfeiffer

A political analysis platform offering sharp insights on polls, trends, and strategy. Created by a former Obama advisor, it provides clear, actionable takes for political insiders and engaged citizens.

Democracy Docket | Authors: Marc Elias, Matt Cohen, Jacob Knutson, & more

A leading news platform focused on voting rights and election litigation. Founded in 2020, it provides expert analysis, legal updates, and in-depth reporting on cases shaping democracy.

Today’s Edition Newsletter | Author: Robert B. Hubbell

A retired lawyer who moderates discussions on democracy and distills the news with insight and optimism. What began as letters to his family in 2017 has grown into a community, including a popular Saturday morning Zoom for subscribers.

Lincoln Square Media | Authors: Rick Wilson, Stuart Stevens, Joe Trippi, Maya May, Lisa Senecal and others

A new media venture by the Never Trump voices of the Lincoln Project, Lincoln Square Media promises Lincoln Square to be where facts, experts, fearless media, and the ferocious opposition meet. We're fighting back against the American autocratic movement and fighting forward to create the America we all deserve.

The Status Kuo | Jay Kuo

Lawyer, composer and human rights activist, Jay Kuo writes about the political and legal issues of the day with a dose of clarity and wry humor.

Pete Buttigieg

Having ruled out a run for Senate or Governor this year, Pete Buttigieg is devoting his time to family and to delivering his world-famous insights to readers on Substack and Bluesky.

The Next Move| Author: Garry Kasparov

Chess Grandmaster Garry Kasparov has been vocal about the political direction of our country for a long time. As a former Soviet dissident, now U.S. citizen, he has been sounding the alarm about our movement toward authoritarianism for years. Now he’s initiated a Substack. The next move is an in-depth analysis of the shifting front lines in the battle against authoritarianism based on his insights from both chess and personal experience.