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Recommended by Holly Pettit

I began posting in May 2010 (!) on Blogger. In 2014, my website was born. I offer readings that weave together psychological, mythic, and embodied perspectives, with traditional insights.

The Long Memo (TLM)

By W. A. Finnegan

I wrote memos for senior government officials to make better policy decisions. Now I write them to help people like you understand our world.

Journey Through Reality

By Ben Curtis

Join me as I explore the world of philosophy, theology, religion, spirituality, politics, culture, and everything in between!

Progressive Christian Theology

By Jon Paul Sydnor

Essays adapted from The Great Open Dance: A Progressive Christian Theology

Progressive Christian Theology shows a way forward that is kinder and gentler.

- Holly Pettit

Rebecca Traister

My Personal Substack

Writer, journalist, and author of thought-provoking books, we need more Rebecca Traister in our Substack feeds & reads!

- Holly Pettit

Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid

A deep dive into the human rights issues affecting humanity. Pulling from my experience as a human rights lawyer—I bring the receipts to disentangle fact from fiction and advance the fight for universal human rights.

One of my constant reads.

- Holly Pettit

Roman’s Substack

By Roman Newell

I'm Roman. A novelist and Medium contributor. Check out my Writing Dev in 60 Seconds series and regularly posted prose and poetry. All free all the time. Subscribe to paid only if you wish to support. Thanks!

Diving into Data & Decision making

By Christina Pagel

Prof Christina Pagel on using data to inform decisions. What does data tell you? What can't it tell you? What do you need to know to make good decisions? Includes the Covid situation, public health, state of the NHS...

Rachel Vindman

Co-host of The Suburban Women Problem podcast. Wife and Mama. Living proof you don't need to have your life completely sorted out and perfect in order to make a difference, you simply need to keep moving forward.

Truth and insight. Rachel is co-host of the The Suburban Women Problem podcast. Her husband LTC (ret.) Alexander Vindman testified in the first Trump impeachment, and has been excoriated for telling truth to power.

- Holly Pettit

Adam Kinzinger

I’m terrified by America’s fascism trend and disgusted that my party is now a Trump cult. My time inside the system and in the probe of the January 6 attack has left me with just an ember of hope. Making it grow requires the hard truth. Can we handle it?

Adam Kinzinger and Liz Cheney stood up for us all, and paid the price. They continue to carry the flag.

- Holly Pettit

Gnosis Sanctuary

By Apostle of Gnosis

Gnostic Christian Gospel Study and Sanctuary where all are welcome : No authorities, No pastors, No churches, No sheep. Sacraments not submission. Deconstruction of the construction. The Kingdom is within you.

Lighthouse

By Alexander Semenyuk

Here you will find articles about faith, spirituality, family, psychology, as well as writing prompts, podcasts and videos. Come and engage in meaningful conversations dealing with our world and wellbeing.

Words About Birds

By GrrlScientist

Filled with reports about science, along with stories, opinions, and book reviews. Originally only about birds but this Substack now covers a variety of biology, zoology, conservation and health topics. I publish material every MWF.

Another Poem to Love

By Brian Spears

Poet and Editor Brian Spears shares close readings and appreciations of individual poems. Mostly contemporary, mostly by people still writing today. And maybe some pictures of things I've crocheted.

Peggy’s Substack

By Peggy Barry Bartz

The gospel of Peggy...with no apologies for errors...just observations along the path of a wonderful life

Law Dork

By Chris Geidner

The Supreme Court, law, politics, and more.

I enjoy the even-handed approach Law Dork provides. He remains cool when others lose their heads...or troll.

- Holly Pettit

Untrickled

A thoughtful look at culture, politics, economics and lifestyles through the lens of income inequality. Books:The Trailer Park Rules: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYW3MRRB Strapped: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJNRCQSJ

Former journalist Michelle Teheux fills in necessary background information so her readers can contribute to discussions of culture, policy, politics, and economics at a deeper, more subtle level. Barbara Ehrenreich fans will be especially at home.

- Holly Pettit

The Pebble in Your Shoe

By Ilona Goanos

Examining the stories we tell ourselves, not to remove the pebbles from our shoes, but to understand what they have to teach us

SocialyetDistanced -Jack Varnell

Poetry-Politics-People-Activism-Rambling

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

The Vajenda

By Dr. Jen Gunter

Imagine a Venn diagram with overlapping circles labeled: Medical Facts, Feminism, and Fire. You've arrived at their intersection.