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Recommended by Jim Buie

Analysis, commentary, and opinion of North Carolina and national politics from the perspective of a center-left, 30-year veteran of the campaign battlefield.

I Ain't Dead Yet: Oldandintheway's Substack

By Oldandintheway

I Ain't Dead Yet. I still have things to figure out.

So What

By Chris Cillizza

Chris Cillizza's wit and wisdom on politics -- and a whole lot else too.

My Turkish Adventure

By James Dittes

Teaching, learning, and writing in Turkey through Exploration

Casey's Catch

By Maura Casey

Casting a wide net on family, humanity, politics and the search for balance from a former NY Times editorial writer.

Fine writing and wise reflections from a longtime opinion writer who lives on a farm in New England. Reminds me of E.B. White's 20th century reflections from a farm in Maine.

- Jim Buie

Travels with glindarayepix

By Ben & Glinda

You can always get there from here! Ben & Glinda invite you along on their whimsical world travels.

The Warning with Steve Schmidt

Orient to the currents that are shaping our times and the unseen forces driving politics that are rarely discussed on cable news

PastPresentFuture

By Dan Gardner

Exploring history to understand today and shape a better tomorrow.

Dan Gardner writes about history and communicates with readers of his books.

- Jim Buie

Courage 101: True Tales of Grit & Glory

By George Spencer

Death-defying tales to inspire, astonish, and amuse.

Inspiring profiles of historical figures and contemporary people who have persevered and succeeded despite huge challenges.

- Jim Buie

Slack Tide by Matt Labash

By Matt Labash

Taking life as it comes, not necessarily in that order

a really witty magazine writer on the human comedy.

- Jim Buie

Thinking about...

By Timothy Snyder

Opening the future by understanding the past.

Yale University History Professor. Knows Ukraine, Russia and Eastern Europe.

- Jim Buie

Steady

By Dan Rather

Dan Rather's steady take on a complex and chaotic world.

The Liberal Patriot

By John Halpin

Political and policy analysis from the vital center.

dedicated to renewing liberal values and advancing American interests.

- Jim Buie

The Connector

By Micah L. Sifry

A newsletter on democracy, organizing, movements and tech

Micah Sifry's newsletter on democracy, organizing, movements and tech.

- Jim Buie

Persuasion

By Yascha Mounk

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

a burgeoning publication and community of thinkers dedicated to persuading others to think differently. "We believe in the importance of the social practice of persuasion, and are determined to defend free speech and free inquiry against all its enemies,"

- Jim Buie