The Bulwark
The Bulwark, Will Saletan, Mona Charen, Joe Perticone, Jim Swift, Jonathan V. Last, Tim Miller, Sonny Bunch, Jonathan Cohn, Will Sommer, Benjamin Parker, Sarah Longwell, Hannah Yoest, Catherine Lowe, Jonathan Blanks, William Kristol, Katie Cooper, Adam Keiper, Martyn Wendell Jones, Zandy Hartig, Cathy Young, Barry Rubin, Mark Hertling, Joshua Tait, Andrew Egger, Andrew Weissmann, John Avlon, Sam Stein, Conor Kilgore, Adrian Carrasquillo, Lauren EganAnalysis and reporting on politics and culture in America. Home to Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, Bill Kristol, JVL, Sam Stein, and more. No partisan loyalties. No tribal prejudices.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Publishes | Daily | Issues | 9782 |
| Subscribers | Read | thebulwark.com |
Curious about how many subscribers The Bulwark has or want to find similar newsletters? Reletter has got you covered. We collated all the information we could find from across the web in our database of over three million newsletters.
Check the email archives, get traffic estimates, engagement scores and more to discover the best advertising opportunities.
Our search tool helps you locate relevant newsletters for any topic and compare their stats for better sponsorship decisions.
Chart Rankings
How this newsletter ranks in the official Substack charts.
| #5 | |
| #3 | |
| #2 | |
| #3 |
Latest Issues
Recent posts by this newsletter. Browse the email archive.
How ICE Tried—and Failed—to Send a Torture Victim to Mexico
(Composite / Photos: Courtesy of the author / GettyImages)
Sam Stein: Elon Is Toxic
Musk was so high on his own supply that he thought he and his money were magic—but Wisconsin voters turned out in droves to prove to him just how toxic his brand and DOGE are.
Why Cory Booker’s Speech Matters
Booker didn’t “accomplish” anything. He was a voice of one crying in the wilderness. And that’s how you build a dissident movement: with simple acts of witness.
Val Kilmer Shined Brightest When He Wasn’t the Leading Man
Val Kilmer (1959–2025) as Doc Holliday in Tombstone. (Courtesy Buena Vista Pictures)
Similar Newsletters
Other publications recommended by the authors of this newsletter.
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
I'm a writer at the Bulwark. Email: saletan@thebulwark.com. Twitter handle: @saletan. Question everything.
Policy Editor at The Bulwark. Host of the Mona Charen Show podcast.
National political reporter at The Bulwark. Previously reported on Congress and campaigns at Business Insider. Follow on Twitter, Threads, or Instagram: @JoePerticone. Blue Sky: cheetah.bsky.social - Can be reached at: Perticone@thebulwark.com.
Senior Editor, The Bulwark. Editor of Casual Time.
Editor, The Bulwark
Writer-at-Large, The Bulwark Host of the Bulwark Podcast
Culture Editor
Writer, The Bulwark ... Author, SICK (2007) and THE TEN YEAR WAR (2021) ... Lecturer, University of Michigan ... Fan of Red Sox, Dolphins, Wolverines, Billy Joel ... Proud husband & dad
Senior Reporter at The Bulwark
Senior Editor, The Bulwark
Publisher
Art Director for The Bulwark and author of the Feral Angel newsletter.
Herding cats for The Bulwark.
D.C.-based criminal justice writer and cultural critic who spends a lot of time at the library. Hoosier by birth and college education. Some would call me a libertarian. I would not.
Editor at Large, The Bulwark. Director, Defending Democracy Together. Host, Conversations with Bill Kristol.
Senior Podcast Producer
Executive Editor, The Bulwark (thebulwark.com). Cofounder, The New Atlantis (thenewatlantis.com) and American Purpose (americanpurpose.com).
Senior Associate Editor, The Bulwark
Actor, writer, painter and equally so, a mom to two great boys and two great dogs.
Russian-Jewish-American writer. Author, Ceasefire: Why Women & Men Must Join Forces to Achieve True Equality (1999). Writer, The Bulwark. Newsday columnist, Reason contributing editor.
Barry Rubin started making videos at the age of 13 when he used his bar mitzvah money to buy a camera and editing software.
Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) (@MarkHertling) was commander of U.S. Army Europe from 2011 to 2012. He also commanded 1st Armored Division in Germany and Multinational Division-North during the surge in Iraq from 2007 to 2009.
A historian of American conservatism with a PhD in US History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Josh writes the "To Live is To Maneuver" Substack and tweets @Joshua_A_Tait or @joshuatait.bsky.social.
Andrew Egger is White House correspondent for The Bulwark. He previously covered politics for The Dispatch and The Weekly Standard.
MSNBC Legal Analyst; NYU Law School Professor; NYT Best Selling Author; "Main Justice" podcast co-host; DOJ alum
John Avlon is an award-winning journalist and author. His books include Lincoln & the Fight for Peace; Washington's Farewell and Wingnuts. He is a former CNN senior political analyst & anchor and editor-in-chief of The Daily Beast.
Managing Editor, Bulwark MSNBC
I’ve covered immigration and Latino voters over the last decade. Now: Author, Huddled Masses a brand new newsletter from The Bulwark. Having a blast doing this work. Bad Bunny aficionado in my free time.
Reporter at The Bulwark
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for The Bulwark?
You can find recent issues that have been published by The Bulwark 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 The Bulwark have?
To see how many people subscribe to The Bulwark, 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 The Bulwark?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch The Bulwark 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 The Bulwark?
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 The Bulwark using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters similar to The Bulwark?
Scroll up to where it says Similar Newsletters to see other publications like The Bulwark. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact The Bulwark?
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.