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Background observations on local history and life

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.

Commentary for Canadians.

Northern Variables is a Canadian politics blog offering sharp, evidence-based analysis and commentary on the shifting landscape of federal power, policy, and narrative warfare.

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.

Dispatches from the front lines of rural America, fighting for nature’s rights, working-class dignity, and a livable future.

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

Metaviews explores how power, influence, and leadership are being reshaped by technology, social movements, and shifting cultural values.

Public Policy and Investigative Journalism

Making a difference through politics by making our politics about ideas.

Michael Geist's home on Substack: blog posts, podcasts, and micro-blogging on digital law and policy in one place

Media guy, content provider, dog whisperer, Canadian raconteur, muckraker.

Opening the future by understanding the past.

Get regular breakdowns of House and Senate testimony, open government data, and NRC reports to understand exactly what is happening in Ottawa without the media filter.

Deep Dives On World Events and Technology

A newsletter dedicated to revealing how dark money and hidden influence threaten our democracy

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

Informed analysis on events in Canadian politics in an era of misinformation and democratic decline.