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Newsletter writers with thousands of subscribers threaten to leave platform, which says banning extremists makes things worse

Some Substack writers are pressuring the platform to change its moderation policies. Others are urging Substack not to listen.

Boris Johnson's former adviser has also drawn up a list of enemies

I just read and much enjoyed this new book, and highly recommend it: It's readable, factually detailed, and thoughtful in its analysis and recommendations. For a taste of the argument, see this Substack post. And here are a few of the jacket blurbs from others: This riveting book presents compelling…

The historian and Substack superstar says the US is in peril not seen since the civil war – and Joe Biden is its best defender

The US justice department is belatedly addressing the company’s stranglehold on digital advertising technologies in the most significant antitrust case for more than two decades

The fast-growing US writing platform has come of age. But how do you find the good stuff? We pick some of the best by theme

In the internet age, writers have more interaction with readers than ever before, and superfans aren’t afraid to share their opinions online. Here, three writers look at how this relationship has influenced their work

When content posted from critical news outlets and competitor apps was clicked, it opened a blank screen, delaying access