Substacks recommended by The Bear

Recommended by The Bear

Writing Kit

By Kit de Waal

Tools, Tips, Tricks and Fuel for the Journey

For the Desk Drawer

By James Bloodworth

Essays, reviews and early access to my other stuff.

An important resource for educating ourselves on the Manosphere.

- The Bear

Progress & Survival

By Mark Braund

Essays and commentary on the prospects for creating an effective progressive politics to counter the rise in authoritarian nationalism, end the culture wars, reduce inequality and protect the planet for future generations. And some culture.

Byline Times

The UK's only reader-funded, independent newspaper that truly sits outside of the established system. Subscribe for exclusive content in the Byline Times monthly print edition: subscribe.bylinetimes.com Visit our free daily news site: bylinetimes.com

Thought provoking pieces from independent sources - well worth your time.

- The Bear

The Lead

An independent, proudly progressive publication committed to covering the UK beyond the Westminster bubble. Our journalism starts with people and place, and follows the thread to the policies that shape our lives.

The Golden Hour by Karen Attiah

On writing, fighting, and beauty in dark times.

Bylines Network Gazette

The best of Bylines Network - journalism by the people, for the people, free from corporate control or political influence. A selection of top articles, analysis, reports, reviews and premium content from our 10 UK national and regional publications.

High quality, factual local journalism - the Bylines Network is stepping in where traditional media has failed, and it's doing so with aplomb.

- The Bear

Mark Chadbourn

Empowering people with news and information about a dangerous and confusing world. Everything is Connected. Runs with scissors. LDN, NYC, LA

The Flagging Dad

By Andy Carter

Light-hearted tales about the delights and despairs of parenting, probation, and modern life. 'Honest, heartfelt and very funny,' - Jessica Knappett (Actress, comedian, writer)

UGLY POLITIX

By Mark Kieran

Exploring the ugly underbelly of politics and power in the UK.

Striking 13

By Ian Dunt

A newsletter about British politics. Written from the bad place.

Pugilistic and relentlessly sharp - Dunt’s Substack is for when you need a good couple of swear words and analysis that will make you go “ah, I didn’t think of it like that”.

- The Bear

Call To Action

By Dr Julia Grace Patterson

Hello! I write about what politicians are really doing to the NHS, because the media doesn't explain it properly. I also write about UK politics+other bits & bobs! Call to Action is a Substack bestseller. Welcome! Ju Dr Julia Patterson

Democracy for Sale

By Peter Geoghegan

A newsletter dedicated to revealing how dark money and hidden influence threaten our democracy

My Goodness! From Jo Elvin

What it says on the tin. Things that bring me joy, shared with you

Normal Island News

By Laura

The UK's second most reliable news source after Gbeebies. Parody/satire x

A truly fantastic ride around the madness that is this Normal Island we live on. Well worth a read and a subscription!

- The Bear

How to Survive the Broligarchy

By Carole Cadwalladr

Girl power vs Tech bros

This has become required reading for today's world - I strongly recommend.

- The Bear

Playground Politics with Don McGowan

When the world falls apart, some things stay in place. Investigations. Politics. Social Issues. Bringing the Noise.

NN Journal

A newsletter for people who care about Northamptonshire.

Marina Purkiss

Well, it’s Marina!

- The Bear

Sam Bright

Unmasking the populist elite.

Notes from the Underground with David Aaronovitch

The best Substack in the Anglosphere by top British journalist, David Aaronovitch

Beautifully written, thought provoking and very timely for the period we’re living through. 🐻

- The Bear

Henry Morris's World Exclusives

By Another Henry Morris World Exclusive

Welcome. This is where I post all the media exclusives that inexplicably fall into my lap.

Henry Morris has a disarming, razor-sharp wit and an uncanny ability to get straight to the crux of a political issue, leaving you thinking, wryly chuckling, and inevitably muttering “what the fuck” to yourself.

- The Bear

Folded with Adam Bienkov

An independent progressive newsletter about UK politics written by the political journalist Adam Bienkov.

Andy’s Substack

By Andy Burge

Political ramblings with occasional forays into cricket, golf, wine and Shakespeare and other Elizabethan/Jacobean writers

Brown Reporter

By BrownReporter

Politics made simple. Be informed. Find out What It Is? Why It Matters? and The Big Picture. All in 5 minutes & ZERO BS

Fallen Muslim

By Shihab S Joi

British Bangladeshi, raised strictly Muslim but now a confirmed heathen, here to share the life lessons learned from losing my religion

COPPOLA COMMENT

By Frances Coppola

Frances Coppola's comments. Mostly on banking, finance and economics, but sometimes other things.

Monk Debunks: Beyond the narrative

By Emma Monk

Looking behind the myths and headlines to bring you the facts and evidence-based reality.

If you like forensic takedowns with a bit of wry humour and a wink and a nod, please follow Monk Debunks - you won't regret it!

- The Bear

The Bite

By Dr Rachel Claire Morris

Potty-mouthed politics and snarky society

Glenn Ellie

Would love to see the world a better place. Not so young, and a long memory. Worry about global politics and direction. Hate injustice, inequality, love kindness and animals. Always listening and learning.

Bearly Politics

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