The Newsletters We’re Thankful For
With plenty of bad news in recent weeks, we thought Thanksgiving would be a good time to express some joy. It may be cliche, but we thought we’d spend today highlighting some independent newsletters that we are thankful for. In addition to subscribing to our work, we think our readers could benefit from following what these authors are publishing.
On the courts:
Chris Geidner, The Law Dork Substack
The courts were a focal point in the first Trump administration, and they’ll inevitably be so again come January. Few mainstream media outlets are willing to cover the courts in anything but an undeservedly deferential tone. Geidner is willing to cover things as they are – a court system overrun by an ideological conservatism, beset by rampant corruption, and overseen timidly by Congressional Democrats.
On the cryptocurrency industry:
Nobody has a better election night than the cryptocurrency industry. The industry spent an unprecedented amount on elections around the country and their preferred candidates won in nearly all races. With a Trump administration indebted to the industry and an ideological predisposition for scams, crypto is poised to rewrite the rules. Molly White has been covering the industry in more detail than any mainstream media outlet and has been getting threats to show for it.
On the world of tech guys and more:
Edward Ongweso Jr, the Tech Bubble
While not posting as frequently as the others, Ongweso’s in-depth looks at our current political situation are insightful and do a good job of bringing light to the world of tech. I really enjoyed his piece from earlier this month on AI.
On the incoming Trump administration:
Independent journalist Jonathan Larson has been putting together in-depth research on Trump appointees that other outlets have not. With a whole administration to staff, Larson’s work uncovering the dirty secrets of these nominees will only become more important.
On the climate crisis:
Climate change poses a dire threat to everything from municipal finances to insurance markets. Law professor Susan Crawford is writing about the need for urgent policy changes to mitigate the climate threat and stave off the next disaster. The federal government will not be leading the way on climate over the next four years, making Crawford’s work on state and local level issues all the more crucial in the fight against climate change.
As always, don't forget to check out our latest work!
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