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The Jumping-Off Place
The Jumping-Off Place
By The Jumping Off Place
The Jumping Off-Place: Politics, Labor, Culture, San Diego will “comfort the afflicted, afflict the comfortable” and will feature voices intent on challenging the local and national hegemony during a time when market forces are destroying news outlets.
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Weekly newsletter to educate and empower people all genders
We Lived It
We Lived It
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A weekly newsletter from a former Trump official warning of the risks of a second Trump term. Emphasizing the importance of remembering the past to protect the future. Written by Olivia Troye.
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Distilled
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Deeply researched stories about climate change

Best summary of environmental news I've found.

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Out in Left
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Alec’s Copaganda Newsletter
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How the police and the media distract us from what matters.

Really cuts through the mythologies surrounding law enforcement. Deep analysis, lots of facts.

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olurinatti
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Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance
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Worried about the state of the republic? Get the legal knowledge & analysis you need to be an advocate for democracy, along with a dose of savvy optimism.
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My take on the threat the Christian Nationalist political movement poses to my community and our nation.

Coronado based writer. Was with NBC. Coverage of the far right. Also he's non-verbal. We both lost out to throat cancer.

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Public Notice
Public Notice
By Aaron Rupar
Sign up for independent, incisive coverage of US politics and media, right in your inbox four times a week.
Jon's Reluctant Blog
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Everything I'm too lazy to put in a book. Mostly politics, media, and culture.

A kindred spirit who sees instead of glimpses the truths of our times.

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The Crucial Years
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San Diego Watcher
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A monthly digest and deep dive.

Local who sees a lot, understands a lot and shares what he's learning.

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The Cause
The Cause
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What we need to know and do to save democracy, or something that resembles it.
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Notes on economics and more
SpyTalk
SpyTalk
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Intelligence for Thinking People

I've known Jeff Stein's work since forever. He's got the sources and the smarts on the spooks.

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Democratic Woman's Club of San Diego County
Democratic Woman's Club of San Diego County
The Democratic Woman’s Club of San Diego is a game-changing effort to take the Democratic message across the county!

Fearless in organizing, not afraid to critique their own side.

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Progress Report
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A reported guide to politics and government at every level, focused on working people, democracy, and the public good.
AwkwardSD
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San Diego's most anxious voice

Local (San Diego) writer has thoughts, visions and insights on a lot of stuff I'd never thought about. Always interesting when it comes to music.

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Jill Filipovic
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Great stuff! Covers politics, women’s rights, foreign affairs, and law

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Men Yell at Me
Men Yell at Me
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Written from a journalist in a red state, this newsletter is personal, political, sometimes funny and always raises hell.

Strong woman's viewpoint. Smart writing

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The Present Age
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Parker Molloy’s award-winning media criticism, culture, and politics newsletter.

Parker Malloy's really smart take on media and politics.

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Popular Information
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By Judd Legum
Independent accountability journalism.

Well researched, credible news about the oligarchy and its institutions. I never skip this one.

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