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Recommended by Race Bannon

Original content from drag queen Kochina Rude.

I've known Kochina Rude for a while and they are a stellar human being on many fronts. I'm grateful Kochina has chosen to begin writing on here and look forward to whatever they write.

- Race Bannon

KitchenBeard

By From KitchenBeard

Food, photography, sobriety and fumbling through middle aged gay life.

I know the writer of this page well. Amazing guy. He knows so much about food and cooking, and he's got an interesting intellect.

- Race Bannon

Anti-Matter

By Norman Brannon

Contemplation and hardcore conversation, delivered straight to your inbox. We believe that hardcore is more than music.

The Bold Italic

We are The Bold Italic, an online magazine celebrating the spirit of San Francisco. Brought to you by GrowSF.

Nikki’s Substack

I ask questions about how organizations can and should work. I also share things I'm grateful for, write short stories, and explore other topics that I'm curious about in my subchannels. Thank you for subscribing!

The Red Cap Remedy

By Jenne King

My Personal Journal for making and using tinctures and salves made with Amanita Muscaria (Fly Agaric) for the treatment of chronic pain and inflammation.

Bang Flag

By Adam Sternbergh

A sporadic newsletter that's often about reading, sometimes about writing, and absolutely never about arithmetic.

Going Deep: A Gay Guide to Reality

By Mike Gerle

A seasoned urban gay gives advice on the correlation between our hearts, minds, and hormones.

I've known Mike for a long time. Whether it's his unabashed pride in being sex-positive, his passion for yoga and fitness, his political efforts, or his formidable intellect, reading anything Mike writes will likely make you think, or at the very least brighten your day.

- Race Bannon

The Novus Homo

By Brenden “Tiger” Shucart

Welcome to the Novus Homo, a digital soapbox from which I dispense cultural commentary, philosophical musings, meandering interviews with members of the LGBT Illuminati, and free political advice (for those with the ears to listen...)

The Loaf, with Tim Kreider

What you think about when you don't have to think about anything else

Scientific Discovery

By Saloni

A newsletter to keep you updated with great new scientific research.

Under the Net

By Kieran Setiya

Philosophy as a Guide to Life

I read an interview with Kieran Setiya and it was so good I had to subscribe to his Substack. I'm glad I did. Great stuff!

- Race Bannon

matt

By Matt Zamudio

A place for writers and readers to geek out

Friends of Parsnip

By Andrew Mao

Reflections & updates from our journey to get the world cooking

Experimental History

By Adam Mastroianni

1) Find what's true and make it useful. 2) Publish every other Tuesday. 3) Photo cred: my dad.

Elegant Legal Writing

By Ryan McCarl

Practical tips for writing clear, logical, and inviting legal prose. Order the book at bit.ly/elw-book.

I worked in the legal field for many years. Since I managed the people who were creating the legal documents for finalization, I read a lot of good (and bad) legal writing. Elegant Legal Writing offers some great insight into creating the best of such writing.

- Race Bannon

Second Stage

By Ryan McCarl (Second Stage)

The personal blog of Ryan McCarl, an attorney and educator committed to lifelong learning and growth. McCarl is the author of Elegant Legal Writing (see bit.ly/elw-book and bit.ly/elw-blog) and a founding partner of litigation firm Rushing McCarl LLP.

Every time I read a post on this page I'm fascinated.

- Race Bannon

Patti Smith

The reader is my notebook

Steady

By Dan Rather

Dan Rather's steady take on a complex and chaotic world.

I have always respected and admired Dan Rather. When I heard he had a Substack, I immediately subscribed. I've never regretted it for a moment. Mr. Rather kept me sane during the worst of the former guy's years and his insights continue to inform and inspire me every time I read this blog.

- Race Bannon

The SF Minute

San Francisco news you should know.

Faster, Please!

By James Pethokoukis

Discovering, creating, and inventing a better world through technological innovation, economic growth, and pro-progress culture.

The Bulwark

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

Letters from an American

By Heather Cox Richardson

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

This blog was my go to reading every single day during the worst of the pandemic and it still is. Brilliant writing. Incredible historical backgrounds to contemporary life and politics. So good!

- Race Bannon

The Generalist

By Mario Gabriele

Learn what matters in tech, AI, and venture capital – for free.