Substacks recommended by Barney Quick

Recommended by Barney Quick

Why It Matters

By Alexander Vindman

A newsletter about what's happening around the world and Why It Matters.

Food for Thought

By Tammy Muir

Retired artist/graphic designer with a side of foodie on a quest to rediscover her mojo.

She just launched this. I think her reflections on fashioning a work life of equal parts integrity, fulfillment, use of her unique gifts, and financial security will quickly find an audience.

- Barney Quick

Heard Tell

By Andrew Donaldson

Heard Tell: Covering culture and politics, but without all the caterwauling. Writing & media from Andrew Donaldson

The Blue Scholar

By Nate

What do plumbing and St. Benedict have in common? Me. Writing about ora et labora—prayer and work—vocation, theology, philosophy, blue collar life, the trades, plumbing, gardening, book reviews, and more.

The Natural Theologian

By Joel Carini

Weekly essays to help Christians learn from secular knowledge without fear.

Nicomachean Exhortations

By Shadow Rebbe

How to flourish- from the greatest philosopher of all time

Honest To Goodness

By Kaeley Triller Harms

A collection of thoughts about the intersection of women, the church, misogyny, marriage, divorce, motherhood, and a myriad other things that affect God's daughters.

Archedelia

By Matthew B. Crawford

Toward a political theory of the present.

Conservative Historian

By AD Tippet

History and Politics from a conservative perspective

Bastiat's Window

By Robert F. Graboyes

Robert Graboyes. Economist/journalist/musician writes on economics, ethics, health, technology, culture.

School of the Unconformed

By Ruth Gaskovski

Practical guidance for navigating daily life in the Machine Age.

Notes from the Middleground

By Damon Linker

Analysis and criticism of the antiliberal right, social-justice progressivism, and cultural topics

Du Mez CONNECTIONS

By KKDuMez

Understanding the connections between religion, gender, & politics, and trying to save our democracy in the process.

Stillness in the West

By Jack Leahy

Thoughts on the contemplative life at the end of the Human Age. "Acquire the Spirit of Peace and a thousand souls around you will be saved.” --St. Seraphim of Sarov.

Un-Woke in Indiana

By Thomas M Gregg

How I became a heretic and why I kind of like it...

Rob Henderson's Newsletter

Human nature, psychology, social class, luxury beliefs, and more.

This is Foster

By Michael & Emily

Practical Theology for Christians.

Deep Calls to Deep

By Brandon Andress

Short, weekly writings that cultivate wisdom and encourage deeper contemplation for daily living.

Out of It

By Mary Gaitskill

Notes from outside the consternation machine

Very Serious

By Josh Barro

Josh Barro's newsletter about politics, the economy and culture.

The Cabin Conservative

By Polly Calhoun

Opinions on the American community, politics, faith & the many challenges in today's America for traditional principled Conservatives.

Energy Talking Points by Alex Epstein

Powerful, concise, well-referenced talking points on energy issues

Slack Tide by Matt Labash

By Matt Labash

Taking life as it comes, not necessarily in that order

Old Books Club

By Jash Dholani

Understand better and achieve more with the help of old books

Hardihood Books

By Ben Connelly

An online magazine for short fiction and persuasive nonfiction.

The Upheaval

By N.S. Lyons (The Upheaval)

Exploring the shared upheavals of our era, including technological and cultural change, the ideological revolution consuming the West, the rise of China, and the crisis of liberalism.

The Apologetics Newsletter by Timothy Paul Jones

More patience. More beauty. More goodness.

The Honest Broker

By Ted Gioia

A trustworthy guide to music, books, arts, media & culture by Ted Gioia

The Abbey of Misrule

By Paul Kingsnorth

Do not be conformed to this world

Saving Culture (from itself)

By Jenny Holland // Saving Culture From Itself

Personal politics for the politically homeless. Writing on life, love and the toxic culture that's driving us all mad.

Reality’s Last Stand

By Reality's Last Stand

A publication by evolutionary biologist Dr. Colin Wright. Holding the line on free speech, science, and reality.

The Constitutional Vanguard

By Patterico

Liberty, free markets, and the Constitution

Persuasion

By Yascha Mounk

The community for those who believe that a free society is worth fighting for.

The Weekly Dish

By Andrew Sullivan

"To see what is in front of one's nose needs a constant struggle," - Orwell

Hold That Thought by Sarah Haider

By Sarah Haider

More light, less heat.

The Freemen News-Letter

By Justin Stapley

The Freemen News-Letter is a publication hosted by The Freemen Foundation, offered at no cost to subscribers & dedicated to elevating political dialogue in America by providing content that discusses & debates America's written & unwritten constitutions.

I'm a Senior Contributor to this. It's actually several newsletters within one Substack. In august company, as there are several great writers there. Lots of deep dives into the principles underlying an enduring Western vision.

- Barney Quick

The Examine

By Seth Haines

The Examine is a reader-supported exploration of curiosity. Here, I explore the world through fiction, non-fiction, and the occasional photograph.

Aaron Renn

By Aaron M. Renn

Compelling insights on society, Christianity, family, cities, politics and economics.

IMPORTANTVILLE

By Adam Wren

Get smarter about the intersection of Indiana politics and power.

Precipice

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