Substacks recommended by Chris Bateman

Recommended by Chris Bateman

Political and policy analysis from the vital center.

Outstanding political punditry from a group of insightful no-nonsense blue-team supporters. The lively bipartisan comment exchanges are the finest anywhere on Substack. Left leaning but comments span left and right.

- Chris Bateman

Underthrow

By Max Borders

Every innovation is an act of subversion.

Fascinating reading from Max Borders that explores the collision of technology and liberty. Leans libertarian.

- Chris Bateman

Perplexed Jew

By Thomas P. Balazs

Writer, English professor, late-life dad. Second-generation Holocaust survivor raised as a Christian, living as a Jew, dabbling in religion, philosophy, politics, and culture.

Thomas Balazs' honesty, integrity, and sincerity are admirable, and his essays are always thought provoking. Right leaning with outbreaks of theology.

- Chris Bateman

The Convivial Society

By L. M. Sacasas

Thinking about technology, society, and the good life.

One of very few people other than myself with a passion for Ivan Illich's philosophy - essential reading! Left leaning.

- Chris Bateman

News from Uncibal

By David McGrogan

Chronicling events in the egalist utopia

Thoughtful consideration of our collective principles from the insightful perspective of a British legal scholar. Right leaning.

- Chris Bateman

The Sideways Thinker

Thinking Allowed.

Philosophical essays about the unravelling of our culture. Highly recommended for Christians, especially those disturbed by recent events.

- Chris Bateman

Racket News

By Matt Taibbi

“We care if it’s true. We don’t care why.”

Matt Taibbi might be the most insightful journalist working today - essential reading for everyone troubled by contemporary censorship! Excellent commentary on political events from outside the distorting bubbles of either US party.

- Chris Bateman

Citizen Philosophers

By A Frank Ackerman

What was. What is. What could be. ------ Essays and comments attempting to corral objective truths. Suggestions for commensurate actions.

Frank's valiant grappling with the problems of life and our shared political problems is always inspiring. Left leaning.

- Chris Bateman

drops of knowledge

By 𝕾𝖎𝖓𝖉𝖞 𝕴𝖑𝖎𝖆𝖓𝖆

My Spanish is nowhere near good enough to read this site, but I wish I could! It looks fascinating.

- Chris Bateman