Several of you are asking me to recommend independent news sources. I am reposting this list of 15 newsletters I recommend in addition to Democracy Docket. - ThreadSky

marcelias.bsky.social • 48 days ago

Several of you are asking me to recommend independent news sources. I am reposting this list of 15 newsletters I recommend in addition to Democracy Docket.

Reposted from Marc Elias

Here are 15 newsletters I subscribe to:

Citation Needed
Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance
Emptywheel
Letters from an American
Off Message
Platformer
Popular Information
Public Notice
Punchbowl
Status
The Downballot
The Liberal by Tom Watson
The Message Box
Today’s Edition Newsletter
Weekend Reading

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karmauncensored.bsky.social•48 days ago

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demwriter.bsky.social•48 days ago

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vtolbert.bsky.social•48 days ago

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catskillowl.bsky.social•48 days ago

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sonsofliberty.vote•47 days ago

Pin it?

mwritergirl.bsky.social•47 days ago

Thank you

lemancha.bsky.social•48 days ago

Helps a lot thank you mark. 💪

lemancha.bsky.social•48 days ago

*Marc

nobirdnonet.bsky.social•48 days ago

Thank you 😊

lizziebeth.bsky.social•48 days ago

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pinktweets.bsky.social•47 days ago

Surprised you didn't include Pro Publica.

The other problem is that these are political news sources.

What if you want international, arts, culture, etc.?

lealuck.bsky.social•48 days ago

Thank you for your recommendations!! You are the best!!

pete-nash.bsky.social•48 days ago

I value independent news, particularly on the local level, but I still want strong national voices too. There is value in having a bureau in most major world cities, a team of reporters, and a legal defense team to withstand SLAPP lawsuits and the like. Small Indy news sites can't do it all.

debholleync.bsky.social•48 days ago

I love these. I would also add @status.news by @oliverdarcy.bsky.social

cubtrader.bsky.social•48 days ago

Oliver is great!

debholleync.bsky.social•47 days ago

He is!

olszewskijc1891.bsky.social•48 days ago

Thanks!💙

rimaregas.com•47 days ago

Check out my work?

https://rimaregasblog42.substack.com/

ladypup.bsky.social•48 days ago

How are the lawsuits going? Will it effect the electoral college certification? Hearing there are issues with National Archive data.

lucylady.bsky.social•47 days ago

Follow his Democracy Docket. He is constantly sharing updates to cases and new cases.

midwesternmama.bsky.social•47 days ago

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just-michelle.bsky.social•48 days ago

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karenschmitt.bsky.social•47 days ago

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james-kaber-00.bsky.social•47 days ago

Are there any apps I can get so I may get breaking news notifications? All I can find is legacy media but their headlines white wash MAGA and they only cover certain topics of importance

howardbeale.bsky.social•48 days ago

in Chicago we use block club

howardbeale.bsky.social•47 days ago

but what local outlets do you consume?
favorite local news 📺
favorite local weatherman 🌤️
favorite local PBS
favorite local newspaper 📰
favorite local online news group

stonemom.bsky.social•47 days ago

My understanding is that a whole lot of "local" outlets - on the teevee, at least - have been sucked up by Sinclair Broadcasting, which pushes a far right wing narrative.

howardbeale.bsky.social•47 days ago

yes it's an interesting landscape.
in Illinois, downstate are most likely Sinclair, while Chicago is mostly corporate, except for channel 9 which is, nextstar?
we are talking OTA, right?

davesecrest.bsky.social•47 days ago

Great list!
Thank you sir.
You are a great American.
I am a litigation attorney.
Happy to help.

woozleweasels.bsky.social•47 days ago

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roseyroseamund.bsky.social•48 days ago

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breelanc.bsky.social•47 days ago

For women concerned about abortion, Jessica Valenti writes Abortion, Every Day on Substack. She writes about changes in abortion laws around the country. Some of these changes are very disturbing.

loddilavlla.bsky.social•48 days ago

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brownejax2024.bsky.social•48 days ago

do you like https://ground.news/interest/nba at all? I've been using that one

xtrahope1515.bsky.social•48 days ago

That's a lot of newsletters, plus you have time to fight against democracy?

vision60.bsky.social•48 days ago

@meidastouch

blackheart24601.bsky.social•47 days ago

And #writers, here's YOUR link to an independent #grassroots proofreading service. Keep your work safe from big tech and AI training with Text Goblin Proofreading. A genuine, human, academic quality review at $0.03 a word and a 10% discount after the first thousand. https://bsky.app/profile/blackheart24601.bsky.social/post/3lcm2agb5i223

starshadw.bsky.social•42 days ago

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lucylady.bsky.social•48 days ago

Thanks !! So glad you shared this as there are many of that list I have never heard about. I do follow Emptywheel -- Marcy is outstanding !!

evebaby24.bsky.social•48 days ago

Thanks

tallkim62.bsky.social•47 days ago

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hersey71.bsky.social•48 days ago

And look for state or local options as well. We have a great one in Nevada, The Nevada Independent. Others are Texas Tribune, Tennessee Holler.

ttrueman.bsky.social•46 days ago

I hope we're soon on this honored list: https://trueman-triola.stories.email/

harrissocal.bsky.social•48 days ago

You should have included Lucian Truscott

ukcharliemn.bsky.social•48 days ago

If it’s not MSM what’s the point?

peachresist.bsky.social•41 days ago

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themikeytrapp.bsky.social•48 days ago

Newsletters are not news sources. Try again.

csp001.bsky.social•47 days ago

Bad Faith Press

granmajah.bsky.social•48 days ago

📌 newsletters

melissagrim1920.bsky.social•48 days ago

Excellent recommendations! Thank you Marc for really helping lead the way here.

akahan01.bsky.social•47 days ago

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stlhd1000.bsky.social•48 days ago

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mole9.bsky.social•42 days ago

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gregwithinhislight.bsky.social•48 days ago

Hi Marc and friends, please add @lawdorknews.bsky.social to the list and follow @chrisgeidner.bsky.social

queencatia.com•48 days ago

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princesskim.bsky.social•48 days ago

If we don’t disqualify Trump they will take over Canada and the UK! This is not ok! He is disqualified under the 14th! Can we the ppl sue him?

xtrahope1515.bsky.social•48 days ago

Ditto. Global Gangsterism-Putin while Trump steals N America.

What happened to "we the people?" Who's protecting Us from Congress that's supposed to protect us from the enemies within the corrupt govt itself? Why do people have to suffer the consequences of an illegal govt that's been taken hostage

cameila.bsky.social•47 days ago

He's not going to do that without causing a world War.

missusg.bsky.social•48 days ago

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leoro.bsky.social•47 days ago

Who has time to read 15 newsletters?

realelsie1.bsky.social•48 days ago

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thetallsister.bsky.social•47 days ago

Add the
@inquirer.com

ginsol.bsky.social•46 days ago

#📌

captsteverogers.bsky.social•48 days ago

Thank you Marc.

atigersleeping.bsky.social•46 days ago

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warriorgal.bsky.social•47 days ago

A few more to read

marcaulac.bsky.social•48 days ago

Thank you for sharing these. 👍

haileysmom2023.bsky.social•47 days ago

Thank you for sharing

mrsmnash.bsky.social•47 days ago

Thanks Marc

auntiesnack.bsky.social•47 days ago

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nildesperandumvt.bsky.social•42 days ago

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maggiegreenerhee.bsky.social•47 days ago

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iawoodchuck.bsky.social•47 days ago

Great list. Follow several myself.

tootswoot.bsky.social•48 days ago

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panthersfan-afr.bsky.social•48 days ago

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carlissagilliam.bsky.social•48 days ago

Thank you!

knowsit.bsky.social•48 days ago

I've seen recommendation for the Philadelphia Inquirer
Do you have an opinion on that publication

mlkelly.bsky.social•44 days ago

NewsguardRealityCheck (James Warren)

bschillace.brandyschillace.com•42 days ago

Thank you; more to add to the Indy list:

https://go.bsky.app/A2UpMn5

sratoz.com.br•42 days ago

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lisarokusek.bsky.social•42 days ago

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dpfrazier22.bsky.social•47 days ago

Thank you I no longer trust our News media because there is too much misinformation.

debzuniverse.bsky.social•48 days ago

Thank you!

childlesscatperson.bsky.social•48 days ago

Yay thanks Marc!! 💙

toddhenkel.bsky.social•47 days ago

This is great! Thank you.

longislandtonv.bsky.social•47 days ago

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cybertardis.bsky.social•47 days ago

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juliep-12.bsky.social•47 days ago

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sandyknauer.bsky.social•48 days ago

Jessica Denson tops my list right now.

sosayu.bsky.social•48 days ago

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lindafly.bsky.social•47 days ago

Oh, thank you. I've written these down and posted it on FB.

cubtrader.bsky.social•48 days ago

Punchbowl is too mainstream.

bobbysunshine.bsky.social•47 days ago

Thank you, Mark!

inkyfingers2.bsky.social•48 days ago

Any newspapers with a diversity of news?

academiclogic1.bsky.social•47 days ago

Common Dreams
Truthout
Amy Goodman
Nation of Change

blustar62.bsky.social•48 days ago

The power is in having each reach similar but not onlyduplicate audiences. L, to extend Reach. Isn’t there an app where I can aggregate my top 5-10 sources ( newsltters, lives, etc) so i can view a collection into a dashboard of some kind?

nicole127.bsky.social•47 days ago

You want Substack.

cateyezgreen.bsky.social•48 days ago

Thank you Marc!

askgma.bsky.social•48 days ago

A very good video podcast is Weekend Show with Anthony Davis ( via Meidas Touch). I know it’s not press. But it’s very good.

freedomcalls.bsky.social•47 days ago

➡️Algorithmic manipulation of 2024 vote⬅️

NEW EVIDENCE by ARMY OFFICER

REPOST! - DO NOT CERTIFY! - HAND RECOUNT!

@schiff.senate.gov
@raskin.house.gov
@repjasmine.bsky.social
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
@schumer.senate.gov
@warren.senate.gov
@booker.senate.gov

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkmSXcHLjLE

monicacrooks.bsky.social•47 days ago

I wish the authorities had been on it, day one.

noblindtrust.bsky.social•48 days ago

Thanks.

tararjohnson.bsky.social•48 days ago

Is "Status" by any chance 'The Status Kuo' by Jay Kuo? He is great!

tararjohnson.bsky.social•48 days ago

Nevermind. I think I see now to whom you are referring.

thedavehtaylor.bsky.social•42 days ago

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karmashan.bsky.social•48 days ago

Heather Cox Richardson too. @hcrichardson.bsky.social

elijahplovejoy.bsky.social•48 days ago

She's listed.

twelvetrees.bsky.social•47 days ago

Which platform is attempting to understand Trump voters? Looking toward winning midterms?

seastardodell.bsky.social•48 days ago

I would add:

America, America
Robert Reich

njjones321.bsky.social•47 days ago

Thank you!

feministpolitico.bsky.social•48 days ago

Thank you!

beebeewood.bsky.social•48 days ago

Thanks.

nannimagee.bsky.social•48 days ago

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jamkk.bsky.social•47 days ago

What about @sarahkendzior.bsky.social and @democracynow.org ?

roddee.bsky.social•45 days ago

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fairchris.bsky.social•41 days ago

The Guardian

pat0615.bsky.social•47 days ago

Does anyone know if the pardons trump plans on doing can be litigated. Pardons should be mercy actions not revenge. The pardon system needs major tweeking.

monicacrooks.bsky.social•47 days ago

The founding fathers likely couldn't predict a grifting clown like Trump or a nation as imbysilic as ours has become.

stonemom.bsky.social•47 days ago

Sadly, no. The president's pardon power is in the Constitution so no way of litigating/arguing about it, no matter how corruptly it is wielded

boblippold.bsky.social•47 days ago

Thank you for sharing this, Marc.

grbill.bsky.social•48 days ago

Consolidate and put WaPo and NYT outta business. I'd subscribe. @mcuban.bsky.social

ukcharliemn.bsky.social•48 days ago

And replace with something!

dawnsearlierlight.bsky.social•47 days ago

Suggesting Michelangelo Signorile, Dean Obidallah, and Thom Hartmann

cmbartus.bsky.social•48 days ago

Thank you for sharing these sources.

lladybugglv.bsky.social•48 days ago

Thank you

thehotelcat.bsky.social•48 days ago

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wizards-lady.bsky.social•48 days ago

What about AP & Reuters?

portlandval.bsky.social•48 days ago

They are on my list.

notmine20172025.bsky.social•47 days ago

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ececkberg.bsky.social•48 days ago

Thank you!

prairiehouse.bsky.social•48 days ago

In These Times
@inthesetimesmag.bsky.social

elijahplovejoy.bsky.social•48 days ago

Sherrilyn Ifill's Substack Newsletter

jack1973.bsky.social•48 days ago

@meidastouch.com deserves a mention.

martinaenglington.bsky.social•47 days ago

Absolutely

crankybuddha.bsky.social•48 days ago

Is there a way to save a post?

jbortz7.bsky.social•47 days ago

@kansasreflector.com

tbgluvna.bsky.social•47 days ago

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dema614.bsky.social•47 days ago

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wsvguy.bsky.social•48 days ago

Exactly what I was looking for, thanks!

andyo.bsky.social•47 days ago

Marcy at Emptywheel supported lax prosecution of Trump.

She blocked me years ago for insisting the Garland DOJ was failing to enforce the law by going after small fry and letting the prime movers off the hook.

She ran interference for failure, with great arrogance. Also, a bad writer.

Hard pass!

turkturkleton.bsky.social•48 days ago

Awesome! 👍😁👍🔊

johnq32205.bsky.social•48 days ago

Hey @molly.wiki

camelshitonthewall.bsky.social•48 days ago

Stop Domestic Terrorism;
•NO INSURRECTIONIST AS PRESIDENT!!!
•Call/email your lawmakers, respectfully hound them reminding them that they work for YOU the PEOPLE & are OBLIGATED to UPHOLD THEIR OATH OF OFFICE
👉 https://nowmarch.org/jan-3-day-of-action/
Use these last hours to make YOUR VOICES BE HEARD!
✊️🙏✊️

nancydom.bsky.social•48 days ago

I've not been able to find any news about this protest. Was it a big crowd?

camelshitonthewall.bsky.social•48 days ago

There were unfortunately not the crowds one hoped for. But then there has been fine little help with spreading the word by those who could have & should have, who instead were busy deleting comments with info on the matter on their youtube channel (this happened to me various times, with others too)

camelshitonthewall.bsky.social•48 days ago

You can watch the event here.
https://www.youtube.com/live/BI_DIMdyHbA?si=AtkUyubfdbOAcJC0
The most recent upload on her channel is also worth a watch.

nancydom.bsky.social•47 days ago

TY!