Substacks recommended by Jack Ohman's You Betcha!

Recommended by Jack Ohman's You Betcha!

Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist David Horsey delivers cartoons and commentary in a perilous time for democracy.

Dave is one of America’s great cartoonists, and just the nicest guy ever. Thoughtful. Smart. Great art!

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Laughing Leads to Crying

By Josh Gohlke

Seizing edification from the jaws of despair.

Great writer, and very insightful.

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Anne The Passive Aggressive Poet

By Anne Morse Hambrock

For people who need a lift. Sometimes funny, sometimes inspirational always true. I say what I'm feeling. Sometimes it's what you're feeling too.

Hustler Cartoons by Collins

By Dan Collins

The collected cartoons of Collins for Larry Flynt's Hustler magazine and other LFP publications

Bawdy isn’t the word. But Dan is a genius at both cartooning and Muskie fishing! Subscribe!

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The Tom the Dancing Bug Review

By Ruben Bolling

The weekly comic strip Tom the Dancing Bug by Ruben Bolling - Two-time Pulitzer Prize Finalist, Herblock Prize, RFK Journalism Award, Berryman Award, NCS Awards, #1 Dad Mug Owner, Top 76 Theme Park Influencer, Olympic Hopeful

Ken is a genius, I wrote his Pulitzer nomination blurb on the jury, and he's also very nice.

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Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance

By Joyce Vance

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.

Smart as hell, AND a wonderful artist and knitter, which I learned this week.

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Musings Of An Old Trout Bum

By Greg Vinci

Stories about a life and career in fly fishing

Greg is a master fly fisherman and THE California guru. I enjoy his company, too!

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Art Cullen’s Notebook

A view from rural America: immigration, agriculture, environment, politics

Art Cullen is a great stylist and trenchant observer of not only Iowa, but America. He's a Pulitzer winner AND a movie star, which is super fancy for Iowa.

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Claytoonz

By Clay Jones

Pizza Rat's Lair

Clay's high-energy work is just fun, and he's very prolific! Check him out!

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Counterpoint

The world according to progressive, Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonists.

Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano

Columnist John Canzano on sports, college football, and more.

John is a fantastic sports columnist and wins every award, all the time. Must read for sports folks. period.

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Open Windows- Ann Telnaes

Ann Telnaes- Artist, visual storyteller, creator of "Open Windows"

Ann is one of our nation’s best cartoonists and a dear friend. Oh, and a national journalism heroine. Follow her AND pony up! Pls.

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The Art of Sack

By Steve Sack

The satirical cartoons and oddball art of Steve Sack

Steve Sack is the most broadly talented editorial cartoonist I've ever known. Not only that, I succeeded him at the Minnesota Daily, and that was the best thing that happened to me--because I got to know him. He's shy, but he deserves every accolade from the Pulitzer on down. I couldn't recommend him more highly!

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Hopium Chronicles By Simon Rosenberg

Expert commentary from a 30-year veteran of US politics. Here at Hopium we work on strategies to defeat MAGA, tell our story more effectively, and ensure freedom and democracy prevail. Expect sharp analysis, live events, and all sorts of Hopium!

A great handhold column for nervous Ds.

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Life's a Feast by Jamie Schler

By Jamie Schler of Life's a Feast

Life's a Feast with Jamie Schler

A tasty treat and a great prose style.

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OLD GOATS with Jonathan Alter

Ruminating on politics and power.

To the Contrary

By Charlie Sykes

You are not the crazy ones.

SHE WHO STIRS THE STORM

By Gloria Horton-Young

Poet, painter, storyteller, rabblerouser–a tempest in red lipstick. Expect provocative opinions, spirited rants, and laughter. This is my playground: rules rewritten daily.

Cohencidents

By David Cohen

This is my page for my cartoons and assorted ramblings.

A fun cartoonist who rules the world from Asheville.

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The Gene Pool

By gene weingarten

Humor. Outrageous discussions, surprising observations, live chats, polls, and the weekly Invitational humor contest (formerly The Washington Post's Style Invitational). Significant misanthropy tempered by a warm heart.

Gene is a national treasure, a journalism icon, a delightful raconteur, a two-time Pulitzer Prize recipient, and a terrific comic strip writer. He’s a true journalist polymath. And he’s really funny.

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Mark Fiore's Cartoon Update

I create a weekly political animation that I publish every Thursday morning, (if not sooner). You can also join the Ink Spot Club and find sketches, writing, audio & other types of mad satirist experiments — all while supporting my work!

Mark is a genius, AND is technically savvy to boot. Also, he's too nice for a political cartoonist. Oh, and he's a Knight Fellow this year!

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David Fitzsimmons: Arizona's Progressive Voice

By David W Fitzsimmons

David Fitzsimmons on southwestern life, politics and culture with a side of salsa and satire.

Dave is the leading liberal voice in Arizona, and a hell of writer AND cartoonist.

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THE deEP STATE : The political artwork of Michael de Adder

This is the official Substack newsletter of award winning editorial cartoonist Michael de Adder.

Rural Girl in the World

By Mandy Ohman

A place to pass on stories, thoughts, and perspectives from being a first generation born American from two immigrants for over 50 years.

My wife Mandy is a great writer, and she writes poignantly and incisively about her life. Check her out!

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The Wary One

By Bob Dunning

Join Bob Dunning, a highly opinionated columnist with over 50 years of experience, as he dives into a variety of topics with insight, humor and irony. From everyday happenings to family and community issues, Bob discusses the nuances of life.

Because Bob is a wise and thoughtful observer, and, also, a fantastic human.

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The Warning with Steve Schmidt

Explains what is happening, and why in our turbulent era. Speaks truth to power. 1 written & 1 broadcast commentary/day 6x/week.

Oregon Confidential

By Phil Stanford

From Big Jim Elkins to the Francke case and beyond...

Phil combines gumshoe journalism with analysis that has proven right, time after time.

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Comings & Goings

By Wendy Weitzel

The latest business buzz in Davis, California and beyond. Since 2001, Wendy Weitzel’s award-winning column has provided news on local merchants, restaurants and businesses that come and go.

Because quality local journalism is important in any community. Plus, the hell with those inherited dough morons.

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Cartoons by Collins

By Dan Collins

The continuing 50 year creative journey of cartoonist Dan Collins.

Dan Collins is one of the most talented cartoonists I know, on every level. Also, a world-class muskie fisherman!

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Murphy’s Law

By Marc Murphy

Political Art and Commentary

Marc is a brilliant cartoonist in a very difficult environment : Kentucky. He's also the nicest guy ever.

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The Greater Quiet

By Steve Brodner

Living and Dying in America. A Daily Chronicle 2020-22.

Steve is the only cartoonist every single other cartoonist can agree is THE best. Unfortunately, he's also a sweetheart. Don't tell anyone.

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JFK Facts

By Jefferson Morley

Authoritative journalism that seeks to clarify the causes of JFK's assassination and to abolish the official secrecy that still surrounds it

Pen Strokes

By Nick Anderson

Progressive editorial cartoons, musings and sketches from a Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist.

My boy Anderson always hits the target, and he was unbelievably handsome, back in the day! ;-)

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Lucian Truscott Newsletter

By Lucian K. Truscott IV

I've covered everything from three wars, a few presidential campaigns, the Stonewall riots and the Rolling Stones. This column reflects that history and is about politics, culture, personal stories, and the nation's descent into anti-democratic madness.

Hopefully Yours

By Connie Schultz

An ongoing conversation about the daily mess of life: Family, politics, books, teaching, writing, journalism - and dogs, always dogs. In my world, hope is a fact.

Kal Draws The Line

By Kevin KAL Kallaugher

Satiric scribbles from the award winning cartoonist for The Economist (47 years) and The Baltimore Sun (31 years). Kal shares fun sketches and insights from his colorful career.

KAL is the king of international cartoonists, and the nicest guy ever!

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Kansas City Stack

News and opinion from two veteran Heartland journalists. Dave Helling is a longtime TV and print guy pursuing transparency and accountability. Melinda Henneberger writes mostly about wrongs and won the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary in 2022.

Disobey in Advance

Progressive anti-fascist, anti-racist political cartoons and comic strips, by a Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist

He's a Pulitzer winner and author of the most brilliant graphic memoir I've ever read. I cried at the end. Plus, he's super nice.

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Punching Up

By Rob Rogers

Afflicting the comfortable with political cartoons.

Rob is one of this country's great editorial cartoonists...but don't tell anyone he's also the nicest guy ever.

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Jeff Danziger Substack

Danziger Political Cartoons ... Hard Hitting, Hilarious !!

A generational talent, a great cartoonist, a fantastic writer, and an occasionally grumpy guy with a big heart.

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Above Average: Minnesota's Economy, Past and Present

By Louis Johnston

Pondering the evolution of Minnesota's economy

How To Be An Artist: A Memoir

By How to Be an Artist: A Memoir

Combining research with storytelling, Taylor writes essays and creates art that investigates how place shapes resilience, using archival materials and site-specific work to reveal the interconnected transformations between landscape and history.

Rick McKee Ink.

The award-wining cartoons, art, sketches, doodles, flotsam, jetsam and ramblings of Rick McKee

The Cycle- On Substack

By Rachel Bitecofer

On The Cycle, nationally-recognized election analyst and political strategist Rachel Bitecofer brings a rare fusion of data-based political analysis & cutting edge commentary. Get a backstage pass to the frontlines of the war to save American democracy.

The Laughable Feast

By Eric Stromquist

An all-you-can-read buffet of sometimes sad, occasionally poignant, accidentally profound, but mostly humorous takes on modern life.

The Awesome Shannon Wheeler Newsletter

By Shannon Wheeler

Cartoons, cartooning, comics... the work and projects of Shannon Wheeler plus other stuff

Shannon is a prince of a fellow, a fascinating and offbeat cartoonist I've enjoyed for years.

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Tim’s Substack

By Tim Nyberg

All of the illustrations, comics, parody ads, humor writings that I've posted on Facebook will be migrating to my substack page beginning soon. It's my way of continuing to entertain you without being beholden to Facebook. Thanks! - Tim

Tim is THE most versatile artist and humorist I've ever known. Plus, Minnesota.

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Washington Babylon

By Ken Silverstein

An Investigative Tabloid Covering Washington & the World in the Age of Oligarchy

I read one of his columns in passing, and I was hooked. I even pay! Great, interesting, heavily researched journalism from a long-time progressive thinker and writer.

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