Much political writing has moved from newspapers to newsletters. The ones below are written in English and come from different points of view, mostly about the United States and the United Kingdom.
Reading them on an e-reader has one clear advantage: you get the argument without the feed around it.
Analysis and opinion
Arguments about politics and policy.
- Slow Boring - Pragmatic takes on politics and public policy.
- The Bulwark - News and analysis on politics and culture from a team of writers.
- The Liberal Patriot - Political and policy analysis from what it calls the vital center.
- Persuasion by Yascha Mounk - A publication and community for people who believe a free society is worth fighting for.
- Comment is Freed by Sam and Lawrence Freedman - Politics, policy analysis and foreign affairs.
Every newsletter on this list can be delivered to your Kindle automatically with InboxToKindle.
Reporting and data
Journalism and numbers.
- Popular Information - Independent accountability journalism.
- Racket News by Matt Taibbi - News and features from an investigative reporter.
- How Things Work by Hamilton Nolan - Labor, politics and power.
- Silver Bulletin by Nate Silver - Essays and analysis about elections, media, sports and poker.
- Strength In Numbers by G. Elliott Morris - Data-driven analysis of politics, public opinion and elections.
How to Read These on Your Kindle
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