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The Beautiful Mess by John Pavlovitz

Authentic words for everyone trying to figure out the best way to be human.

Democracy Americana

By Thomas Zimmer

Reflections on American democracy and its discontents

Chop Wood, Carry Water

By Jessica Craven

This weekday newsletter gives you easy, effective political actions to take to stave off despair, effect positive change and elect more Democrats.

Jessica provides simple yet invaluable resources for moving you out of political despair and into political action.

- Jim Ryan

Today's Edition Newsletter

By Robert Hubbell

A reflection on today's news through the lens of hope.

The American Bystander's Viral Load

By Michael Gerber

Funny writing from The American Bystander, "the world's best print humor magazine."

Letters from an American

By Heather Cox Richardson

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

Required reading for anyone with any interest at all in American history and its echoes in 21st Century politics. Heather reminds us that democracy is worth fighting for.

- Jim Ryan

Popular Information

By Judd Legum

Independent accountability journalism.

Legum's team does more investigative journalism and breaks more stories than a dozen large mainstream media outlets put together.

- Jim Ryan