American Dreaming
Jamie Paul, Alexander von Sternberg, Johan Pregmo, Jacob Bielecki, Rio Veradonir, John-Paul HydePolitics, culture, and commentary from an outside the box, philosophically liberal perspective.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 257 | Founded | 5 years ago | Last Issue | 12 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
americandreaming.substack.comLatest Issues
Trans Activists Cannot Crush 1.3 Billion People. But They Can Start a Conversation.
Photo by Karollyne Videira Hubert on Unsplash
A version of this essay was originally published in Queer Majority in November 2025, titled “Can 80% of Society Really Be Irredeemable Transphobes?”
Last November, Queer Majority publis...
Why Leftists Are So Uniquely Annoying
American Dreaming is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
It’s never been easier to despise the political right. It turns out that a Republican president do...
Anti-Semitism and the Lessons of History
I sat down with Alexander von Sternberg to discuss the outstanding essay he recently wrote about the rising anti-Semitism in the US and the de facto excuses for it that are becoming increasingly common, told through the lens of the history...
Memory-Hole Archive: Safetyism and the Cult of Fragility
Photo by Darius Cotoi on Unsplash
This is the tenth essay of a multi-part series. Read part one here, or see all of the currently published articles here.
Subscribe now
The progressive left’s nearly decade-long reign over American...
The Culture Wars Come for Sex Research
Illustration of Alfred Kinsey by Tania Martinez
A version of this article was originally published in Queer Majority in June 2023. Read it here.
Subscribe now
“It is incomprehensible that we should know so little about such an i...
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for American Dreaming.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 81 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
Explore More
SEO Reach
Where American Dreaming ranks on Google, and how much search traffic it brings in.
| Ranked Keywords | 248 | Monthly Search Traffic | Top Keywords |
|---|
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Writer. Founding editor of American Dreaming. Contributing editor at Bi.org. Former managing editor of Queer Majority. Pasta enthusiast. https://americandreaming.substack.com/
One of the homes of the History Impossible podcast. Thoughts on history, politics, and culture can be found within.
Centrist liberal. History enthusiast, political hobbyist, contributor at American Dreaming. Bylines at Queer Majority and Merion West.
I'm a writer from Metro-Detroit, Michigan with a degree in Communications and History from Oakland University.
John-Paul Hyde is a writer living in Houston. He writes both fiction and non-fiction. He has two turtles, a dog, and an old cat with diabetes.
Social
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for American Dreaming?
You can find recent issues that have been published by American Dreaming on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.
How many subscribers does American Dreaming have?
To see how many people subscribe to American Dreaming, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.
How can I advertise in American Dreaming?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch American Dreaming as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.
Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.
How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like American Dreaming?
Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.
To find out how much an ad will cost, contact American Dreaming using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to American Dreaming?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like American Dreaming. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact American Dreaming?
Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.