Insights and ideas on democracy in trying times. From Protect Democracy, a nonpartisan, nonprofit group working to prevent authoritarianism.

A war correspondent's open notebook, reporting live from Kyiv. Compelling human stories that illustrate what’s happening during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and elsewhere on the frontlines for democracy. Issues twice a week!

Newsletter of Kate Klonick, law professor and journalist

Wandering and wondering through an evolving faith, a cross-cultural life, and a career as a mom for which I am ill-suited.

The host of The Gist podcast tries to achieve the same effect with squiggles on the page as he does with vibrations of sound waves.

Using decades of experience, bringing you insider information about new search warrants, indictments, arrests, and developments in on-going criminal and civil cases “Hughes is a master of PACER” — WASHINGTON POST

Into the weeds on national security, foreign policy, and cybersecurity

National Security but Not Boring.

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

Hard National Security Choices

Analysis and reporting on politics and culture in America. Home to Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, Bill Kristol, JVL and more. No partisan loyalties. No tribal prejudices.

Edited by essayist Claire Berlinski, this is Substack's top forum for the discussion of international news among readers and writers, around the world, who are concerned about the future of liberal democracy and the gathering storm of global war.