Reletter
Artwork for Onward and Upward

Onward and Upward

Jay Nordlinger
Hundreds of paid subscribers

Columns, essays, podcasts, and so on.

Platform
Substack
PricingOnly free issuesPublishesDaily
Issues779Founded2 years agoLast Issue6 days ago
Active

Read this Newsletter

jaynordlinger.com
Artwork for Onward and Upward

Latest Issues

Outgrowing Tribe, &c.

On Remembrance Day in Dam Square, Amsterdam, May 1985 (Wikimedia Commons)

A few days ago, I was talking with a young friend of mine—someone immersed in politics. I said I had learned a lesson, later than I should have, but I was glad to ha...

6 days ago
56
8

Ukraine at This Hour

As I say in my introduction, Yaroslav Trofimov is one of the best foreign-affairs correspondents in the world. Born in Kyiv, he joined the Wall Street Journal in 1999 and has been its chief foreign-affairs correspondent since 2018. Among hi...

7 days ago
15
1

Heroes and Villains, &c.

The amazing Ukrainian drone rescue

A stirring story: “Ukraine claims world’s first drone evacuation of wounded soldier.” The Ukrainians are heroic and innovative because they have been forced to be. I admire them no end: for their persever...

8 days ago
63
25

France Aflame, &c.

Demonstration in Paris, October 17, 2026 (Wikimedia Commons)

About the turmoil in France, I have nothing original to say, because there is nothing original to say. But the unoriginal things—the platitudes, if you like—are very important....

12 days ago
51
18

A Shocking and Foul Alliance

Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump walk the red carpet to begin their Alaska summit on August 15, 2025 (Department of Defense photo by Benjamin Applebaum, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

In 2024, an ominous thought occurred to me, and not a fe...

13 days ago
122
27

Key Facts

Contact Information
Newsletter Author
Number of Subscribers
Find out how many people subscribe to this newsletter.

Audience Metrics

Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Onward and Upward.

SubscribersEngagement83Monthly Web Visits
Accepts SponsorsEstimated Cost per Ad

SEO Reach

Where Onward and Upward ranks on Google, and how much search traffic it brings in.

Ranked Keywords326Monthly Search TrafficTop Keywords

Chart Rankings

How this newsletter ranks in the official Substack charts.

Authors

The writers behind this newsletter.

  • Jay Nordlinger

    Political journalist and music critic

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    How can I access the email archive for Onward and Upward?

    You can find recent issues that have been published by Onward and Upward 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 Onward and Upward have?

    To see how many people subscribe to Onward and Upward, 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 Onward and Upward?

    Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Onward and Upward 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 Onward and Upward?

    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 Onward and Upward using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.

    How can I find newsletters related to Onward and Upward?

    Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Onward and Upward. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.

    How do I contact Onward and Upward?

    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.