Probably shorter than you were thinking, but it's a weekly collection of good, long-form journalism. I've found some of my favorite writing here. They always include a classic read, too, so it's not necessarily just current events.
One example: http://www.thestacksreader.com/false-messiah/
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The recommended list to there are some strong examples I read anytime they hit the inbox.
Apr 29, 2024
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-Rayne Fisher Quann’s Internet Princess.
-As per my last rec, I put Mary Gaitskill’s Out of It. One of my favorite writers.
These two do essays, think-pieces,etc.
On current events and all things internet:
-404 Media: technically not on substack but they’re always talking about stuff no one else covers: 404 Media is a journalist-founded digital media company exploring the ways technology is shaping–and is shaped by–our world.
We're focused on investigative reports, longform features, blogs, and scoops about topics including: hacking, cybersecurity, cybercrime, sex, artificial intelligence, consumer rights, surveillance, privacy, and the democratization of the internet.
-Taylor Lorenz’s User Mag: A tech and online culture publication by Taylor Lorenz, featuring exclusive reporting, interviews, and insights about the online world.
-After School by Casey Lewis: an examination of youth culture.
-Postcards by Elle: the only substack you'll ever need. curated recommendations, brain food, and longform essays. (literature + articles + art + film + music + perfumes)
-The Crossroads Gazette: Where all roads are open. Essays on art, history, literature, folklore, and life.
Nov 28, 2024
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