Substacks recommended by The Grassroots Connector

Recommended by The Grassroots Connector

The Blue Print

By DNC Grassroots Team

Weekly updates from the DNC's Grassroots Team

Today's Edition Newsletter

By Robert Hubbell

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

Soul of the Party

By Mike Lux

How Democrats can become the party of working people again.

Thoughtful commentary about the Democratic Party.

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On Data and Democracy

By Adam Bonica

Data-driven insights illuminating the challenges and potential paths forward for American democracy.

The Thom Hartmann Radio & TV Program

By The Thom Hartmann Program Newsletter

Live Monday-Friday noon-3pm eastern, covering US politics and political news commentary, science, culture, and economics, plus the audio podcast

Democracy Americana

By Thomas Zimmer

Reflections on American democracy and its discontents

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!

Simon Rosenberg's optimism is a welcome counterweight to the doom spiel emanating from the media. In 2021, Simon argued that Democrats would not be crushed in the midterms. Heading into the next election cycle, Simon is now predicting that a grassroots-activated Democratic majority will trounce Republicans at polls and consign extreme MAGA to the dustbin of history.

- The Grassroots Connector

The Civics Center

By Laura W. Brill

The Civics Center is on a mission to make voter registration part of every high school in America. Every year, 4 million Americans turn 18 and become eligible to vote. But less than half of them do so, because they are not registered. thecivicscenter.org

The Connector

By Micah L. Sifry

A newsletter on democracy, organizing, movements and tech

Up To Us!

By Alan Stern

As the former Chair of the Washington County, NY Democratic Committee and a part of numerous campaigns, I bring that experience and insight to our common quest to use our power as citizens, especially as voters, to defend our democracy.

Mursal Sayas

Writer | Human Rights Defender | Radio Producer I take you beyond the headlines—walking you through the unspoken taboos of my country, the stories no one dares to tell.

Chop Wood, Carry Water

By Jess Craven

This weekday newsletter gives you easy, effective political actions to take to stave off despair, effect positive change and elect more true public servants. It also provides a Sunday good news list to show you all of our wins!

Positive news and great opportunities to take action written by an activist who does all the things.

- The Grassroots Connector

The Fundamentals of Organizing

By George Goehl

There are fundamentals of community organizing that cross lineage and conditions for a reason, they work. Here's my contribution toward reviving them.

State of the Student Vote

By Jason Vadnos

Newsletter of the Student Vote Research Network sharing the latest research on how we get to 100% student voter participation

CALL TO ACTIVISM with Joe Gallina

Explosive U.S. political commentary and must-watch interviews driving the national conversation, from Call to Activism, one of the most-viewed progressive platforms online.

Everyday Election Activism: The Opportunities

By Marilyn Hartman

Everyday Election Activism: The Opportunities is an up-to-date list of ways to plug in and take action to protect democracy and build electoral power.

We the People Dissent

By K

Boycotts, strikes, protests, and phone calls—We can make our voices heard. At We (the People) Dissent, I gather and publish lists of ways everyday Americans can stand together.

Join We the People Dissent, a grassroots initiative to promote rallies across the U.S.

- The Grassroots Connector

Reframing America

By Antonia

Changing the way the American Left engages in the public debate.

Pepperspectives

By David Pepper

Saving Democracy: A User’s Guide

Celebrate Democrats who run in red districts

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The Hartmann Report

By Thom Hartmann

A Daily Newsletter of Renaissance Thinking about Progressive Politics, Economics, Science, and the Political News Issues of Our Day

Everyday Election Activism

By Marilyn Hartman

Tending to democracy, one action at a time

Freedom Writers Substack

By Freedom Writers Inc.

Join us several times a week for Top Priority actions to save our beautiful democracy.

The Digital Drumbeat by DemCast

By DemCast USA

Rallying Americans behind 24/7/365 messaging imperatives to help defeat right-wing disinformation on social media. DemCast monitors messaging guidance from across the pro-democracy movement and delivers it to you here so you can spread word on social.

Chop Wood, Carry North Carolina! 🦋

By Jess Craven

An action newsletter for anyone who wants to pass progressive policy and lay the groundwork to elect future Democrats in NC.

Creator Congress

The 5th branch of government is digital and will be run by Creators. That's why we started Creator Congress.

Radical Federalism

By Victor Hale

Enough Waiting. The Fight for Power Starts Now. The revolution does not begin in Washington. It begins with us.