Things We Don't Talk About Like Politics & Religion

My Personal Substack

Deconstructing life's biggest questions, existential health, and the issues that matter.

My name is Jess and I was a high school Literature teacher for 16 years until I decided to run as a Democrat in a rural, red district in Missouri. I bring you news and politics from Missouri and beyond from a rural progressive point of view.

Stories from along the thoroughfare and down the side streets, too

How to be a more informed news consumer and understand why journalists do what they do

A view from rural America: immigration, agriculture, environment, politics

Fourth-generation Iowa journalist dives deep with unpredictable, well-reported writing on rural America's people, politics and culture.

Where you get in-depth coverage and exclusive reporting about Iowa politics

Linking readers and professional writers who care about Iowa.

The politics and culture of Iowa, the Midwest, and beyond.

Opinions...we all have one. These are my opinions and personal meanderings on various topics.

Julie is a veteran print and radio commentator who believes YOU bring a lot to the table—like a potluck. Independent, local features and commentary will be served from a variety of perspectives. You will be armed with lots of stuff to talk about.

A new media company built on the ideals that were once the bedrock of American journalism.

Offering historically informed perspectives on race, faith, and social issues to help you become a lifelong advocate for racial justice

Analysis and reporting on politics and culture in America. Home to Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, Bill Kristol, JVL, Sam Stein, and more. No partisan loyalties. No tribal prejudices.

Home of the Exvangelical podcast & a newsletter about belief, tech, & society—with a focus on US white evangelicalism.