The hottest Opinion Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
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Situation Normal 128 implied HN points 25 Feb 24
  1. Three-day weekends can be great, but the following week can feel off. Short weeks can lead to longer workdays to get things done.
  2. The idea of a one-day work week, or a six-day weekend, was proposed. The concept involved focusing on productivity and getting stuff done.
  3. The discussion around work weeks highlighted challenges with traditional work schedules like Mondays being unproductive and weekends throwing off productivity.
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Slack Tide by Matt Labash 123 implied HN points 13 Feb 24
  1. The author disapproves of Valentine's Day and believes it is a commercialized holiday that should be abolished.
  2. The author expresses love for various things and people, sharing personal opinions and humor in their writing.
  3. The subscription-based content discusses the author's perspectives on love, humor, and rejecting societal expectations related to Valentine's Day.
The Path Not Taken 220 implied HN points 04 Jan 24
  1. The author has gained over 1,200 subscribers from 58 countries for their Substack on politics and academics.
  2. In 2023, the author focused on topics like low liberalism, freedom of speech, and reviewed books on academia.
  3. The author plans to continue writing about politics with a focus on institutional theory in 2024 and asks for recommendations to help grow their Substack.
Tilting At Windmills 137 implied HN points 15 Jan 24
  1. Some were pressuring Substack to remove so-called Nazis from the platform, but it seems like that might not actually be a big issue.
  2. There was concern about Substack profiting from newsletters of questionable content.
  3. The author discusses the lack of a real Nazi problem on Substack, suggesting that the concern may not be as serious as thought.
Archedelia 923 implied HN points 02 Apr 23
  1. The consensus-borg relies on various tactics to maintain narrative discipline.
  2. Sociological questions around generating consensus and truth are important, without falling into conspiracy theories.
  3. There is a machinery of narrative control that is top-down and influences the shaping of reality.
Counting Atoms 58 implied HN points 01 Feb 24
  1. The author discusses their dislike for taunting and toxicity in sports, especially with the example of the Ravens player's taunting leading to a penalty
  2. The author points out the inconsistency in denouncing toxic behavior in some contexts, but celebrating it in sports like NFL taunting
  3. The author expresses their resigned acceptance of being out of step with the sports world on their views about taunting
The Shift With Sam Baker 299 implied HN points 01 Sep 23
  1. The Shift With Sam Baker is a reader-supported publication with exclusive content for paid subscribers.
  2. The post includes recommendations for reading, articles about transgression, introversion-extroversion divides, and breast cancer experiences.
  3. Kim Cattrall is featured on the cover of Vogue Greece, sparking interest and discussions.
Kevin’s Newsletter 530 implied HN points 05 Apr 23
  1. The Anti-Defamation League criticized a Substack writer for alleged antisemitic content
  2. The writer refutes the accusations made by the ADL with detailed explanations and counterarguments
  3. The writer invites the ADL to engage in a debate to discuss the accusations further
Beck of the Pack 58 implied HN points 22 Jan 24
  1. The article criticizes Alex Berenson for spreading unreliable information and being intellectually dishonest.
  2. Berenson's arguments about COVID-19 vaccines causing deaths are refuted by data analysts and microbiologists.
  3. The writer questions Berenson's integrity and his focus on specific controversial topics.
Bet On It 483 implied HN points 07 Apr 23
  1. The post discusses feeling pressured to agree with others
  2. The author reflects on how this feeling arises in different situations like mandatory training or academic institutions
  3. The phrase 'I can’t help but feel like you’re trying to intimidate me into pretending to agree with you' is used as a coping mechanism and shared with the world
Hold That Thought by Sarah Haider 393 implied HN points 29 May 23
  1. Wokeism focuses inward on personal truths rather than outward on universal truths or solutions.
  2. Sloppy scholarship and narrow perspectives in woke movements hinder understanding and progress on social justice.
  3. The inherited prosperity and privilege in America contribute to susceptibility to simplistic persuasion and emotional appeals.
From the New World 188 implied HN points 12 Aug 23
  1. Michael Lind opposes the idea of a biological elite to prevent support for certain political factions.
  2. There is a division in the right between those who focus on policy and those who prioritize the interests they are fighting for.
  3. Lind's arguments are driven by his class interests and fear of a cross-elite coalition, rather than objective facts or truth.
Unpopular Front 24 implied HN points 05 Feb 24
  1. Taylor Swift's political stance surprises many as she appears to be more liberal rather than culturally conservative.
  2. Swift's response to idolization of her whiteness is straightforward: 'There's literally nothing worse than white supremacy.'
  3. Kanye West, once seen as Swift's rival, is highlighted for his Nazi sympathies, showing a bizarre twist in perceptions.
Random Minds by Katherine Brodsky 37 implied HN points 09 Jan 24
  1. Some statements are merely words without actions behind them.
  2. People may claim to be non-discriminatory but go on to discriminate against certain groups.
  3. Actions speak louder than words when it comes to showing true beliefs and values.
Unpopular Front 15 implied HN points 18 Feb 24
  1. The post highlights coverage of the Israeli occupation of West Bank by fellow Substacker, Jasper Diamond Nathaniel, shedding light on the severity of the situation there.
  2. Readers are encouraged to explore firsthand accounts shared by Jasper Diamond Nathaniel about Israel's brutality in the West Bank on his Substack, 'Infinite Jaz'.
  3. The feature is exclusively for paid subscribers, emphasizing the value of in-depth, insightful content accessible through subscription.
Slack Tide by Matt Labash 183 implied HN points 07 May 23
  1. The author reflects on his disdain for the Royals but admits his feelings have softened over time.
  2. The Royal family's recent events, including Prince Harry's behavior, were discussed and critiqued.
  3. The author shares personal anecdotes and connects his changing views on the Royals to similar experiences with other public figures.