Substacks recommended by Banner and Backbone Media

Recommended by Banner and Backbone Media

Cliff Schecter & David Shuster didn't just discover the GOP's evil, find our voices, switch sides. We've been at this 25 years. Cliff wrote ads that helped Pres Biden beat Trump in '20. David exposed GOP corruption as an Emmy-winning anchor at MSNBC & CNN

News from Underground

By Evan Fields

News from Underground is a veteran-run newsletter delivering sharp political, policy, and societal analysis with zero bullshit.

The Panicked Writer

By Ellie Leonard

Rejected op-eds, personal musings, and my adventures as a middle-class mole dropped on my head in New York City, maneuvering the wild and incestuous world of film, publishing and journalism.

Narativ with Zev Shalev

By Zev Shalev

Daily dispatches from the frontlines of the war on democracy from ex-CBS News EP. “Rarely wrong, often ahead, and effective in ways history may yet fully credit.”

Lincoln Square

Chaos is a distraction; clarity is our weapon. We stand vigilant to ensure the American people get the facts behind the headlines—and expert strategies to rise to this critical moment.

Centered America

Centered America is a 501(c)(4) organization working to defend democratic principles, resist authoritarianism, and reconnect the Democratic Party with disillusioned and forgotten communities through bold messaging and grassroots action.

The Firebrand Project

By Shane Yirak

Live geopolitical briefings, receipts-first investigations, and OSINT methods and resources for citizen and independent reporters.

Missives from a Middle-aged Man

By Frederic Poag

Musings, Rants & Essays on... Whatever I feel like writing about.

Tara Devlin

Tara Devlin hosts the unapologetically liberal "Tarabuster" on the Progressive Voices app & Youtube. Liberals created America & made the working class the middle class. We have to save the Grand Experiment - again. We stick together we win!

The Journeyman.

By Marlon Weems

A newsletter focused on the intersection of American culture, politics, and growing up Black in the South.

I'd Rather Be Writing

By Walter Rhein

My perspective is never given equal representation in the mainstream media. I believe character matters. I believe the experts. I believe in education. I believe women. Let me know if you have a story to tell. There's no AI content in my newsletter.

CounterStory Media

By Melissa Corrigan

CounterStory Media exists to audit the narrative by giving voice to marginalized people, amplifying their stories, and sharing their truths.

Find Out Podcast

Listen and Find Out.

The team at Banner & Backbone have had the pleasure of speaking with both Tim Fullerton and Kristofer Goldsmith at this point — you both embody our brand of RISE where you constantly work towards restoring integrity, service, and ethics into the American ethos. We are proud to support and recommend a group of progressive men making a difference, opening the space for others, and building a community we want to be a part of.

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The Better Human Project

By Coach Cap

The Better Human Project (formerly known as A4T) is a Substack initiative to help us all grow through sharing our journeys with each other and exploring every way we can BE better and DO better!

The Daily Whatever Show

genXy is home to The Daily Whatever Show. We aim to lead the cultural conversation around relationships, career, music, politics, aging, and fun. Brazenly liberal. Pro Oxford Comma. Hate Nazis.

Freedom Over Fascism

By Dr. Stephanie Wilson

Freedom Over Fascism is published by Dr. Stephanie Gerber Wilson. She talks about history and culture of the United States focusing on How We Free America From the MAGA Murder Regime.

Sick of this Shit Publications

By Nick Paro

Hey y'all, welcome to Sick of this Shit Publications — we’re using livestreams, written articles, and poetry to discuss the intersections of politics, veteran's issues, men's issues, and chronic health conditions.

On Offense with Kris Goldsmith

By Kris Goldsmith – On Offense

Investigating extremism, analyzing politics, and offering insights and actions to strengthen democracy and justice.

Lawrence Winnerman

Eagle Jizz

You're soaking in it!