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Evil Witches Newsletter

By Claire Zulkey

We are people who happen to be mothers.

the examined family

By Courtney Martin

figuring out how to be and care for ethical, joyful humans in beautiful, horrible times

W. Kamau Bell asks, "Who's With Me?"

Come hang out with a pop-culture-obsessed, antiracist, lefty, OG Blerd who lives in Oakland, CA.

The White Pages

By Garrett

What if we could build something better?

Italics Mine

By Edan Lepucki

The life a novelist/mother in Los Angeles.

the braid

By Rebecca Woolf

a newsletter that explores the braided experience of mother, lover and self. personal essays & conversations on sex, death, love, loss, parenthood, paradigms, identity, culture and coming of age. written by rebecca woolf with special guests.

Ijeoma Oluo: Behind the Book

Writing, life, and writing life

Dear Diary

By Michelle Tea

A newsletter about the daily whatever, including art, tarot, movies, the occult, literature, gossip, food, queerness, sex, diary and the rest.

Because Michelle Tea's voice on the page is just the most comforting, familiar, fun, and deeply welcome friend.

- Kate Schatz

Entering The Lung

By Neko Case

Who are Nature?

DrawTogether with WendyMac

By Wendy MacNaughton

Drawing explorations, lessons, and weekly art assignments from New York Times-bestselling artist Wendy MacNaughton. Paying subscribers get full access to the DrawTogether Grown-Ups Table creative community and drawing assignments.

Because Wendy is relentlessly encouraging and enthusiastic and informative and smarty smart smart about art without ever being condescending or dismissive or gatekeep-y. Pick up a pencil and get inspired!

- Kate Schatz