Ongoing List of Helpers in the War Against Fascism

They're on our side, working to save democracy, giving us the tools we'll need to fight alongside them.

Here are some of the people we can count on to bring us news, background information, inspiration…whatever we’re going to need in the days ahead as we fight the Trump regime for the soul of our country. Their knowledge, their insight, their ethics, their integrity, their commitment in the face of an uphill battle.

That’s why they’re on this list.

We’ll need to support them in any way we can, up to and including paying them for their services. If that’s not possible, please help by reading them, by responding, by sharing their words, by letting them know you appreciate them.

This list is for sharing, so please do that. Let me know of any others you might think should be on the list. I’ll add them if I can. If I don’t agree, I’ll let you know why.

(If this list looks Substack-heavy it’s because it started life in a Substack essay, but I’m all for adding any other source from any other outlet if they fit the bill here.)

I’ve put them in alphabetical order, excluding the word ‘the’ in most cases. This list is ever-changing, so let’s keep it going. Let’s keep it current. Leave suggestions in the comment section below. And please come back and check it often. Thanks.

Abortion Every Day - Jessica Craven. Because attention must be paid.

America, America - Steven Beschloss, author of “Adrift” and a long-time contributor to major news sources, focuses on the dangers ahead for our democracy.

America’s Fractured Politics - Mark Mansour, a DC attorney and longtime Democratic activist brings needed insight into the mess we’re in.

American Crisis - Margaret Sullivan, former WaPo columnist currently writing at the Guardian, gives us scathing insight into American journalism and throws in some culture for R&R.

The Banter - A newsletter from Ben Cohen, Bob Cesca, and others. Consistent eye-openers

The Beautiful Mess - John Pavlovitz. This heathen goes to this former pastor for inspiration and solace.

The Borowitz Report - Andy Borowitz. Because we’re going to need to laugh, too.

The Breakdown- Mueller, She Wrote. Need I say more?

Chop Wood, Carry Water - Jessica Craven. Always a treat, often a revelation.

Civil Discourse - Joyce Vance knows the laws of the land. Her insight is invaluable.

Constant Commoner - Me. I’m right here. I’ll be working hard. Subscribe, share, join in. It takes an army.

The Contrarian - A new pro-democracy magazine-style outlet headed by Jennifer Rubin and Norm Eisen. With names like Joyce Vance, Lawrence Tribe, Kathleen Sullivan, Ruth Ben Ghiat, Sherrilyn Ifill, Jonathan Alter, and Andy Borowitz. With more to come.

Counter-Narcissist Intelligence - Sam Ray shines a light on narcissists, sociopaths, and psychopaths, including the ones in control of us now.

The Dean’s Report - Dean Obeidallah. Always thoughtful. Always quotable.

Democracy Docket - A newsletter run by Marc Elias, the lawyer who won 60+ cases for the 2020 election. Another great go-to for inspiration and law advice.

Dispatches From A Collapsing State - Jared Yates Sexton. A political analyst and author. Books and essays warning of the very things that are here now.

The Dworkin Report - Scott Dworkin provides much needed insight into the current goings-on.

Enough Already - D. Earl Stephens. His outrage is perfection.

Everyone is Entitled to My Own Opinion - Jeff Tiedrich has a potty mouth, a delicious sense of humor, and a handle on the bad guys.

The Gen Z Perspective - Dash Dobrofsky shines a light on the good works coming from the next generation.

The Good in Us - Mary L. Trump, Donald’s niece. She’s got the goods on him.

The Hartmann Report - Thom Hartmann has such a way with words. I learn something every time I read him.

Hopefully Yours - I need Connie Schultz. I need her sweet, calm wisdom. That’s why.

Hopium Chronicles - Simon Rosenberg. Simon writes knowledgeably and gives us hope.

The Jim Acosta Show - Jim Acosta has left CNN and joined Substack. He chose ethics and integrity, and he brings them with him.

Jim Hightower’s Lowdown - National radio commentator and NYT bestseller Jim Hightower brings wit and wisdom to every necessary discussion.

Law Dork - Chris Geidner has been covering the Supreme Court for more than 15 years. He’s only just begun.

Letters From an American - Heather Cox Richardson writing every day in her own inimitable way. Always worth reading.

Lucian Truscott - I love his writing. Simple as that.

Meidas Plus - A pro-democracy media outlet that consistently surpasses Fox News internet numbers. They’re a force!

Open Windows - Ann Telnaes. Former WaPo cartoonist who quit for ethical reasons. Her work speaks for itself.

Popular Information - Judd Legum and his team bring experience and ‘news for people who give a damn’.

The Power - Carole Cadwalledr, investigative journalist with the Guardian/Observer. She calls them ‘Broligarchs’ and ‘Broverlords’. She knows them well.

The Present Age - Parker Molloy. Commentary by the award-winning former editor-at-large of Media Matters for America.

Proof - Seth Abramson. Always smart and thought-provoking.

Public Notice - Aaron Rupar. My go-to when nothing is making sense.

Robert Reich - He has worked in several administrations as both an expert and an advisor. He knows where the skeletons are buried.

She Who Stirs the Storm - Gloria Horton-Young. A lyrical poet, a political firebrand, just awesome.

The Status Kuo - Jay Kuo mixes solid political commentary and legal analysis with humor and wit.

Steady - Dan Rather and company. ‘Steady’ is a comfort in troubling times.

Today’s Edition Newsletter - Robert B. Hubbell. Pertinent politics, as well as gorgeous planetary photos.

Unmasking Russia - Olga Lautman is a researcher/analyst focusing on Russian intel ops. She gives us an insider perspective.

The View From Rural Missouri - Jess Piper. Not always regional—always brilliantly written.

Zeteo - Medhi Hasan and his team. Striving for media accountability.

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