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The Culturist
The Culturist
A book club and community of lifelong learners pursuing the True, Good, and Beautiful.
“For anyone looking to move beyond the headline and into the foundation of culture, The Culturist is an essential read. It explores art, history, literature and the under-currents shaping our world with clarity and depth—reminding us that the roots of resistance lie in knowing what came before, and why it matters now. ”
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The Briefing with Michael Waldman
The Briefing with Michael Waldman
By Brennan Center
Our democracy is facing the biggest crisis in decades. The Briefing is a weekly deep dive by Brennan Center experts into the key issues impacting our democracy.
“The Briefing delivers what the headlines miss: clear, nonpartisan analysis of how power moves through law, policy, and democracy itself. The Brennan Center’s work is steady and indispensable—grounding readers in fact, context, and the quiet urgency of protecting the republic from within.”
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The Existentialist Republic
The Existentialist Republic
By Christopher Armitage
Public Policy and Investigative Journalism
“Few writers cut through noise with such precision. The Existentialist Republic blends investigative reporting with moral inquiry, tracing how power reshapes democracy in real time. Armitage writes with rigor and conscience—part journalist, part watchman—offering not just analysis, but a call to stay alert, think deeply, and hold the line.”
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Robert Reich
Robert Reich
Daily newsletter exposing where power lies — and how it's used and abused
“Few voices cut through the spin with more clarity or conviction. Robert Reich’s writing dissects power, policy, and inequality with the precision of an economist and the conscience of a teacher. His essays remind readers that democracy depends not on spectacle, but on understanding—and that understanding begins with truth plainly told.”
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The New Unhinged
I study patterns, interpret what they mean, and show people where they stand inside them. I expose hidden structures so they’re easier to navigate. Not here to influence. Here to interrupt.
“Raw, sharp, and disarmingly self-aware, The New Unhinged turns personal reflection into cultural critique. Mariah Faith Continelli writes with wit and vulnerability about mental health, modern womanhood, and the absurd theater of everyday life. It’s honest work—funny, furious, and alive with the kind of truth that makes resistance feel human again.”
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Critical Resistance
Critical Resistance
You’ve seen the headlines. You may even know the stories. But do you know how they all connect—and what we can do about it? Challenging power through critical analysis.
“Crisp, unflinching, and rigorously strategic. Critical Resistance cuts through headlines to expose the hidden systems of power, then offers readers concrete steps toward dismantling them. If you’re committed not just to critique, but to re-building another possible future, this newsletter deserves your attention.”
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The Beautiful Mess by John Pavlovitz
The Beautiful Mess by John Pavlovitz
Authentic words for everyone trying to figure out the best way to be human.
“John Pavlovitz writes with the honesty of a pastor and the grit of a neighbor who refuses to look away. The Beautiful Mess is a testament to messy grace—where faith, justice, and compassion meet in the real world. His reflections remind us that hope isn’t tidy, but it’s still worth showing up for every day.”
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Small Acts Of Resistance
“In a world accustomed to grand gestures, Small Acts of Resistance reminds us that the quiet, persistent things matter. It zeroes in on everyday choices, hidden practices, and incremental stands that up-the-ante on dignity and community. Subscribe if you believe resistance isn’t just shouted—it’s lived.”
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The Parnas Perspective
The Parnas Perspective
By Aaron Parnas
Providing you with all the news you need to know about.
“Sharp, immediate, Gen Z-ready but serious. The Parnas Perspective delivers a fresh vantage on American politics—incorporating legal insight, cultural commentary, and unfiltered dispatches from the front lines of change. If you’re seeking analysis that meets you where you are, while pulling you forward into what’s next, this is worth your attention.”
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Samantha Terrell
Samantha Terrell is an American poet whose work emphasizes self-awareness as a means to social awareness. Find her online at: www.SamanthaTerrell.com.
“Poet and TTPress contributor Samantha Terrell curates SHINE International. Her work illuminates the quiet acts of conscience that hold communities together. https://shinepoetry.weebly.com/”
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Letters from an American
Letters from an American
By Heather Cox Richardson
A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.
“A steady light in an age of distortion. Letters from an American offers clear, historically grounded context for the day’s events—reminding readers how democracy was built, how it bends, and how it can be defended. Richardson writes with the precision of a historian and the calm urgency of someone determined to keep the record straight.”
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Amber Hammargren
I am a passionate educator and a curious student. I am an avid reader, and a writer when I need to get thoughts to stop running circles in my mind. I am a musician, an explorer, and an engineer when I need to be.
“Amber Hammargren writes at the intersection of curiosity, care, and endurance. Her TTPress series The Speed of Learning traces how we grow through uncertainty—balancing busyness, boredom, and the slow work of becoming. Her essays remind us that reflection is resistance, and that paying attention is its own quiet act of freedom.”
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N. Carruth
By MUSGO
Anatomy of the Art Project
“Musgo’s work reflects growth and resilience within the human experience. Transcending boundaries through the use of mixed media, intuitive work, and design influences, their work is highly emotive with the intent to evoke a feeling either through abreaction or direct representation.”
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How to Resist
How to Resist
A blueprint for resistance based on nonviolence, mutual aid, and community building.
““How to Resist” shows us how everyday solidarity becomes an act of power. This newsletter blends practical insights on non-violent resistance, mutual aid and grassroots organizing into clear, usable frameworks for change. It doesn’t just diagnose what’s wrong—it helps you move toward what’s possible.”
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Skeletons & Whatnot
Skeletons & Whatnot
By Andrew Keahey
Reflections on Horror, Internet Culture, and Whatever I'm Hyperfocused on That Day
“Part cultural excavation, part personal radar—Skeletons & Whatnot turns the lens on horror, internet oddities and the broader field of what we ignore until it grabs our attention. Andrew Keahey writes with a rare combination of enthusiasm and seriousness: a horror-lover’s curiosity faced toward the unseen cracks in culture, identity, and power. If you’re drawn to weirdness with purpose and want essays that land beyond the gag, this one’s worth your inbox.”
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