Newsletters on Social Justice

Delivering democracy daily via local news, election data, and maps. Battleground is a daily newsletter examining America’s electoral geography. Justin Case Brown writes with a “maps-first” approach (maps that he, himself created) to illustrate voting patterns for every state and district in the country. Every issue leads with a map and follows with a deep dive into the political geography backed by data and ends with bonus material in the form of “Leftover links” of relevant reads. If you’re looking to bring context to the current voting trends and avoid conspiracy rabbit holes, subscribe to Battleground and start digging!

Today Do This chooses one story from the week’s news and suggests one simple action you can take that day to make a difference.  Every week you’ll get encouraged to do something about the things you care about. Whether it’s tackling the climate crisis, fighting discrimination, or protecting democracy, and responding to disasters - you can always find one small thing to do, that would change things for the better. Subscribe and start changing the world every day!

Common Sense is for people who want to understand the world as it is, not the world as some wish it to be. In a world where common sense appears to have become pretty uncommon, Bari Weiss is attempting to sift through the madness; a shining light of reason amidst the darkness. If there are questions you’re too afraid to ask, Bari will ask them for you. If there’s opinions you’re cautious about voicing, Bari is voicing them proudly. Whether it’s a deep dive on a hot-button political issue or just a general chat on her podcast, Honest, Bari is striving to be a voice of reason in the modern world. Escape the social media echo chamber, and subscribe to Common Sense today! 

Keeping up with the gender data gap Understand how having a male-biased approach to the world is hurting women. Caroline Criado Perez highlights the issues with male biases and how they shape the culture around us. She jots down her observations and critical thoughts through critiques of patriarchy and societal issues revolving around the gender data gap. She aims to break down false claims and slam stereotypes aimed at devaluing women’s efforts through her writing. Explore a range of topics including - The Case of Male Officers Harassing Women, Problems with the Gender Pay Gap, and Patriarchy’s Role in Undervaluing Women. Caroline provides well-researched information and valuable material based on sheer truth. This data is not only eye-opening for the general public, but also really helpful for researchers working in similar domains. Subscribe to Invisible Women and get regular posts exposing the gender data gap within society, discrediting stereotypes, and giving women the recognition they deserve.

Rob Henderson uses his newsletter to write about human nature, psychology, social class, TV shows, movies, political and social divisions, and more. The eclectic nature of Rob’s newsletter means you’re certain to find something in his discussions that interests you, whether it’s politics, psychology, or just a good movie. Perhaps Rob’s most famous work is his concept of luxury beliefs, an idea Rob touches on frequently throughout his work in relation to the modern approach to social justice. Rob also shares the culture and habits of the social elite to keep you clued in on the actions of the most successful people in our society. Be sure to subscribe to Rob’s newsletter as soon as possible to expand your mind to regions you’d likely never even considered before.

Understand the world, imagine better futures Sentiers is a weekly newsletter where author Patrick Tanguay sheds light on social and cultural issues, looking for ways to bring positive change through humane tech. Every Saturday, Patrick sends out curation of selected articles to inform and educate people on various topics such as tackling climate change, the evolution of AI, and how investors can influence the development of civilization. You can further boost your knowledge and apply what you learn by becoming a member, accessing Sentiers’ Learning Collection, and participating in the learning community. Subscribe to Sentiers to enhance your knowledge on abstract topics and societal issues while developing your thinking for a broader perspective on tech, culture, and society.  

Important news about women.  The LZ Sunday Paper is a perfect compliment to your lazy Sunday morning. Lauren starts the newspaper by sharing some current life updates, everyday actualities, joys, and struggles. She carefully curates the news on everything written by, for, and about women. She covers a wide range of topics ranging from politics to TV and from Business to Arts and even includes some Obituaries. Expect links to articles about women billionaires who are changing early childhood education, a disinformation campaign behind a top pregnancy website, and how black mothers are finding freedom in mushrooms. It is a lovely, easy, women focused curation that will keep you informed at all times.

The Pudding is a digital publication that uses visual essays to explain ideas debated in culture. Explore stories on thought-provoking cultural debates, ideas, and issues in a fun, engaging way. The Pudding is a digital publication that aims to explain cultural debates with easy-to-consume visual essays. Discover intriguing stories and exciting visual journalism on various topics, including, How Artists Get Paid from Streaming, The History of Rickrolling, and a Look at 200 Different Banknotes to See Who’s Represented on the World’s Currencies. The newsletter stands out because of its originality and reliability providing only legit news and helping the truth prevail. Subscribe to The Pudding for informative, engaging, and entertaining stories based on data.

Writing that boldly disregards normal restraints. The Audacity is a weekly newsletter where the author Roxane Gay shares her thoughts, critiques, and frustrations revolving around current trends and our society. Along with other emerging writers, she writes The Audacity newsletter to help inspire people, remove stigmas, and have humane discussions about taboos. The author focuses especially on Women, social issues, and cultural norms to give readers some eye-opening perspectives and advice. Subscribe to The Audacity for weekly posts, or go paid and enjoy The Audacity Book Club, and special subscriber-only content "like the recipes I post on Instagram".

Think more about the culture that surrounds you Thought-provoking perspectives on a world full of hidden cultures are delivered to your inbox every week. The Culture Study is a newsletter where American writer and journalist Anne Helen Petersen shares her views on complex topics and discusses evolving cultures, and social issues with an aim to break the cycle of traditional thinking. Anne Helen Petersen shares deep dives, expert interviews, and weekly community threads and hosts occasional takeovers from guest writers. From misinterpretation of colored groups to understanding why millennials are under a mountain of stress - you’ll embark on a journey exploring different cultures in the vast world around you.  Subscribe to Culture Study for insights into evolving cultures and trends to understand the changing dynamics of this world and keep your thinking broad.