Substacks recommended by Wear We Are

Recommended by Wear We Are

Connective Tissue

A newsletter on the connections, communities, and commitments that bind us together.

The Addy Minute

By Dr. Nii Addy

Conversations at the intersection of brain science, mental health, faith, culture & social justice.

Shadi Hamid's Notebook

A newsletter committed to exploring how and why democracy produces "bad" outcomes—and what to do about it. And other things that may or may not be completely unrelated to that.

Konnections

By Kathryn Freeman

Christian reflections on race, politics and pop culture

You Are Not Your Own Substack

By O. Alan Noble

Articles about faith, culture, secularism, and identity from O. Alan Noble

*Some Assembly Required

By John Inazu

Reflections on Protests, People, and Pluralism

John Inazu, a well-regarded expert in constitutional law, is one of the nation's foremost voices for a healthy civic pluralism in 21st-century America.

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This Common Life

By Amar D. Peterman

Exploring questions of faith formation, neighbor love, and the pursuit of a common good.

We are excited about this new Substack from Amar D. Peterman, where he explores the meanings of the "common good."

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I Think We're Alone Now

By Tegan and Sara

Tegan and Sara talk to each other about music, writing, art and life using voice notes, annotations of lyrics, personal essays, video conversations, and unreleased music.

If you're looking for something lyrical, poetic...something non-political, Tegan and Sara have a fantastic Substack in the form of letters to one another. I look forward to this newsletter in my (Melissa's) inbox each week.

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The Scandal of Reading: Uncovering Holy Wisdom

By Jessica Hooten Wilson

Excited to share what I'm reading, how to remind the church of our holy vocation, and why education needs to emphasize the liberating arts!

Jessica is the real deal, and her work carries with it a real sense of calling.

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Bonnie Kristian

Posts weekly on religion, politics, tech, family, rhetoric, and writing. Unsentimental & unconventional.

Ashley Hales | Beauty Leads the Way

Writing about the renewing work of Christian imagination, culture, and practice.

We enjoy Ashley Hales' writing on living the Christian life and commend her Substack to you.

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Border-Stalkers

By Jon Ward

Anti-reductionism through liminality, paradox & nuance.

The Abbey of Misrule

By Paul Kingsnorth

Do not be conformed to this world

We simply enjoy Paul Kingsnorth's writing and commend this Substack to you.

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Persuasion

By Yascha Mounk

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

Yascha Mounk creates something special with this Substack -- interesting ideas and viewpoints presented by a variety of thinkers on the most pressing issues of the day.

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Wisdom of Crowds

Agreement is nice. Disagreement is better.

Incisive, in-depth conversations on issues of import...particularly helpful to me personally on foreign affairs.

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One Little Word

By Daniel Darling

Fresh content from Daniel Darling on a wide range of topics - insights on faith, politics, and culture, lessons from history, writing tips, and interviews with interesting guests.

The Multilateralist

By David Bosco

Thoughts on international organizations and global governance

This Substack is for anyone interested in international organizations and international politics.

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Granola

By Gracy Olmstead

a monthly newsletter about place, books, and community

We think Gracy Olmstead is one of the bright lights thinking and writing today, and are always eager to read what she has to say.

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The Convivial Society

By L. M. Sacasas

Thinking about technology, society, and the good life.

This is one of our favorite Substacks. L.M. Sacasas explores the intersection of technology and culture from a deeply informed, sophisticated, and thoughtful posture. We often share posts from Sacasas simply because the breadth of thought in his essays is refreshing.

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Culture Study

By Anne Helen Petersen

Think more about the culture that surrounds you

Anne Helen Petersen is simply a superb writer accessing and questioning some of the biggest trends and movements in American culture.

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IMPORTANTVILLE

By Adam Wren

Get smarter about the intersection of Indiana politics and power.

Adam Wren is a great journalist, and this Substack is one of the first we ever started reading! Adam breaks interesting stories, and we look forward to reading him throughout the 2022 and 2024 elections.

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