Substack is the home for great culture

Substack has emerged as a robust platform for this creator economy, boasting a subscription network of over 35 million active subscriptions, including more than 3 million paid ones. Among its community are some of the world’s most renowned writers and creators—Margaret Atwood, George Saunders, Elizabeth Gilbert, Mehdi Hasan, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, to name a few—alongside a growing wave of emerging talent building their careers and communities on Substack.

As Substack continues to expand its reach, it welcomes a diverse array of contributors, including writers, podcasters, videomakers, musicians, scientists, and cultural innovators. The platform envisions a future where the internet’s potential, paired with a sustainable business model, drives a new cultural economy. This economy aspires to measure value not only in monetary terms but also in quality, meaningful discourse, and a digital ecosystem that uplifts and celebrates humanity.

Substack more than replaced the income I lost when RT America was shut down, ending the six year run of my show On Contact… Most importantly, Substack permits me to maintain total editorial independence. I am very grateful.

 

Chris Hedges

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