Substacks recommended by Progressive Indiana Network

Recommended by Progressive Indiana Network

IMPORTANTVILLE

By Adam Wren

Get smarter about the intersection of Indiana politics and power.

Politico writer on the Indiana beat.

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Pepperspectives

By David Pepper

Saving Democracy: A User’s Guide

If every "red" state had a David Pepper, there'd be a lot less "red" states.

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Christian Nightmares Newsletter

A satirical look at the world of evangelical Christianity.

The View from Rural Missouri by Jess Piper

My name is Jess and I was a high school Literature teacher for 16 years until I decided to run as a Democrat in a rural, red district in Missouri. I bring you news and politics from Missouri and beyond from a rural progressive point of view.

One of my inspirations. Jess' work in rural Missouri serves as a template for the kind of activism needed in Indiana, too.

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American Idolatry

By Andrew Whitehead

Exploring the intersection of faith and culture using social science, working toward the common good.

One of the foremost experts on Christian nationalism, located right in my backyard at IU-Indianapolis.

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Is it just me?

By Quentin Robinson

My personal Substack

Sarah Kendzior’s Newsletter

Politics, history, travel, pop culture.

There is literally nobody better at exposing the international organized crime syndicate behind MAGA and worldwide authoritarian movements.

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Labor Politics

By Eric Blanc

Working-class organizing and politics

Scenes from a Slow Civil War

By Jeff Sharlet

I reported Trump '16 and '20 for magazines & in my book THE UNDERTOW: Scenes from a Slow Civil War. I was going to sit '24 out, but the slow civil war is speeding up.

For Such a Time as This

By Andra Watkins

A guide to decode the country America has chosen to be.

The Democratic Dilemma

By Mary Noone

Unfiltered Marketing for a New Generation of Candidates and Causes

Mary is consultant and strategist who knows her way around Indiana politics. Has worked with several candidates.

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Erin In The Morning

By Erin Reed

News and discussion on trans legislation and life.

If you are at all interested in trans rights, Erin is THE go-to source.

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Tabitha Zeigler

A humanist, autism, neurodiversity, LGBTQIA+, disability advocate/activist, podcaster, independent columnist, and all around champion for social justice.

Tabitha is a FIERCE advocate for the autism and neurodiversity community and she doesn't take any crap. Glad to have her fire helping fuel our little group.

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The Left Hook with Wajahat Ali

By THE LEFT HOOK

A political, cultural, and intellectual playground for the rest of us with writer Wajahat Ali

Hoosiers for Democracy

H4D is dedicated to growing a pro-democracy, people-powered grassroots movement to resist the rising tide of authoritarianism in our state and across the nation. We are joyful warriors for democracy and we invite you to join the movement!

Radical Reports

By Teddy Wilson

Research, Analysis, and Intelligence on the Radical Right.

Dispatches From A Collapsing State | Jared Yates Sexton

Diagnosing a world in crisis while finding means and strategies for a better, realer, more human future.

Hands-down my favorite author and favorite living Hoosier. If you like what I do, you'll LOVE Jared's work.

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Democracy Americana

By Thomas Zimmer

Reflections on American democracy and its discontents

The Recovered Republican

The Hartmann Report

By Thom Hartmann

A Daily Newsletter of Renaissance Thinking about Progressive Politics, Economics, Science, and the Political News Issues of Our Day

Indispensable coverage from the godfather of progressive media.

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Cults, Culture & Coercion with Dr. Steve Hassan

By Dr. Steven Hassan

Dr. Steven Hassan on cults, extremism, and recovery.

Freedom Over Fascism

By Dr. Stephanie Wilson

Freedom Over Fascism is published by Dr. Stephanie Gerber Wilson. She and her guests provide analysis, history, context, and insight on the US today, focusing on How We Free America From the MAGA Murder Regime.

Clif Marsiglio Newsletter

An Occasional Newsletter

Hoosier Activist

By Amy Courtney

I am a Hoosier activist and organizer who writes about the current progressive movement from behind MAGA state lines. All opinions are my own.