Substacks recommended by John Earl

Recommended by John Earl

Semi-informed scribblings about nothing and everything from an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning comedy writer formerly of The Daily Show, WTF with Marc Maron, National Lampoon's Final Edition and assorted others.

Surf City Sentinel

By Mark Bixby

All of the things going on in local government in Huntington Beach, California that you didn't know about but probably should be paying attention to.

A substack version of Mark Bixby's Facebook newsletter by the same name, features investigative and explanatory reporting on Huntington Beach's fascistic city council and other local issues.

- John Earl

The Trans Agenda

By Jynx DeLygh

The Trans Agenda aims to uncover issues across the globe that affect the transgender and overall LGBTQIA+ communities, from politics to business and even healthcare.

Talking Feds Substack

By Harry Litman

TALKING FEDS Substack with Harry Litman is a series of dispatches from the front of a constitution in crisis; Litman explains how the maneuvers of Trump and his circle transgress constitutional norms and threaten national security and the rule of law.

Defeating the Fascist Beast: from inside Surf MAGA City CA

By John Earl

Defeating The Fascist Beast is about me, John Earl, and others doing our best to help defeat The Fascist Beast, Donald Trump, and his cult of MAGA-fascist followers.

A personal and universal look at why and how to defeat the Fascist Beast and his richer Nazi-saluting co-dictator.

- John Earl

Rethink Water

By Kerry Stackpole and Ray Valek

Thought leadership about the world's water crisis

Worth checking out once it gets started. Let's see where it leads.

- John Earl

Paul Chiddicks

Avid Family History Researcher, Blogger and Writer

Zeteo

By Mehdi Hasan

Zeteo is a new media organization that seeks to answer the questions that really matter, while always striving for the truth. Founded by Mehdi Hasan, Zeteo is a movement for media accountability, unfiltered news and bold opinions.

Mourning Remembrance: A collection of mocking obituaries

By Jim Earl

Ripped from the deadlines: A collection of mocking obituaries of real people. Written by Emmy Award-winning writer Jim Earl. Art by Martha Previte (mixed-media collages). Nathan Smith (illustrations in book). Tony Millionaire (book cover art).

Mocking the dead has never been more fun!

- John Earl

Western Water Notes

By Daniel Rothberg

Research, reporting, and history on our relationship to water in the Western U.S.

Related reporting on water issues that broadly affect the southwest.

- John Earl

My Favorite Classical Music

By Vitaliy Katsenelson

Thursday highlights about a classical piece or composer along with Saturday classical picks for a beautiful start to your weekend.

Great music to soothe the savage journalist.

- John Earl

Cynara's Left-Wing Social Commentary

By Cynara Velazquez

Left-leaning, progressive social commentary, observation, and insights on US and international politics and government from San Diego, California.

Water Conversations

By Austin Corona

Perspectives on water in the Western United States.

Mostly Water

By John Lovie

Like the human body, and the earth's surface, this newsletter is mostly, but not entirely, water.

Ralph Nader Radio Hour

Still fighting for ordinary people against the corporate assault on our health, safety and democracy. Ralph's new book "The Rebellious CEO" is out November 14th. For more information go to: rebellious.ceo

Watershed

By Molly Bullock

Independent investigative journalism about the Arkansas River

olurinatti

By Olayemi Olurin

Olayemi Olurin exploring the issues facing us today

The Water Droplet

By Steve Shikaze

A newsletter about interesting and important issues related to water.

Ag Data News

By Aaron Smith

Agriculture, Economics, and Data

Letters About Water

By Ricardo Amon

thoughts about our nexus with water

Climate Water Project

By Alpha Lo

How to restore the water cycle, and how that helps with hydrating the earth and soil, replenishing groundwater, restore rains in drought areas, lessen flooding, and slow down climate change.

The Border Chronicle

Original Reporting and Analysis from the U.S.-Mexico Border

Non-Boring History

By Annette Laing

Join renegade historian and Brit in the US Dr. Annette Laing on her witty history mystery tour. Substack Featured Newsletter.

Posse Comitatus

By Jessica Pishko

Sheriffs and the Political Power of Law Enforcement

The Land Desk

By Jonathan P. Thompson

Western lands and communities--in context.

The Fucking News

By The F Team

"I recommend signing up for these guys, if you like getting your morning news with swearing." - Naomi Klein

It's fucking great tool for fighting MAGA fascism, funny too.

- John Earl

Epic Gonzo

By EpicGonzo

Humorous travelogues

The Coop Scoop by Marc Cooper

By Marc's Coop Scoop

The Coop Scoop newsletter from Marc Cooper, award-winning writer, author and retired Professor of Journalism, looking at the evolving state of play in American politics and culture. A biting contrarian view in every edition. Join us!

The Bulwark

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.

Wild Words

By Morgan Sjogren

Writing about Western lands and water––past, present, future––from the heart of the desert. 🤎

Takes you into the backcountry with beautiful photos and words that make you want to be there and protect it forever.

- John Earl

On Substack

By Substack Team

Resources, stories, and news for the writers, podcasters, musicians, video creators, and culture makers publishing on Substack.

SoCal Water Wars

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