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Insights and ideas on democracy in trying times. From Protect Democracy, a nonpartisan, nonprofit group working to prevent authoritarianism.

Aaron Ross Powell

Ethics, culture, politics, philosophy, and the case for radical liberalism. Home of the ReImagining Liberty podcast.

Dog Shirt Daily

By Benjamin Wittes

The #BeastOfTheDay Had to Go Somewhere

Notes from the Middleground

By Damon Linker

Analysis and criticism of the antiliberal right, social-justice progressivism, and cultural topics

To the Contrary

By Charlie Sykes

You are not the crazy ones.

Charlie Sykes is an acute observer and chronicler of the corruption of the right. We also love his sarcastic, scathing style. Always a great read. Without fail.

- The UnPopulist

The Watch

By Radley Balko

Reporting and commentary on civil liberties and the criminal justice system. Plus other stuff.

The Tracinski Letter

By Robert Tracinski

News and Analysis from an Individualist Perspective

Arc Digital

Independent media site covering politics, culture, and society. Go beyond the echo chambers.

Symposium

By Robert Tracinski

Strengthening the intellectual foundations of a free society.

Slow Boring

By Matthew Yglesias

Start your day with pragmatic takes on politics and public policy.

The Bulwark

Analysis and reporting on politics and culture in America. Home to Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, Bill Kristol, JVL and more. No partisan loyalties. No tribal prejudices.

Persuasion

By Yascha Mounk

The community for those who believe that a free society is worth fighting for.