The Civic Almanac
The Civic Almanac, M.J. EmersonA field guide to the political, institutional, and behavioral patterns shaping American life.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 19 | Founded | 3 months ago | Last Issue | 10 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
thecivicalmanac.substack.comLatest Issues
No One Told Him He Could Stay Silent
The coffee had gone cold before anyone noticed.
It sat off to the side, a thin film stretched across the top. No one touched it. No one moved to clear it away.
They just kept asking him things.
Not the same questions—never exactly. Just...
When Every Conversation Starts Feeling Like a Loyalty Test
You can feel it sometimes before anyone even says anything.
A conversation is moving normally. People are talking about work, rising grocery prices, somebody’s kid applying to colleges. A basketball game hums quietly from another room whil...
Ideas Don’t Die — They Just Get Renamed Until They’re Acceptable Again
Ideas rarely vanish. They just lose access.
And once you notice that, you start seeing how much of politics is really about visibility control, not intellectual defeat.
What looks like disappearance is usually a shift in where an idea is...
They Had Him Arrested — Then Reached for His Phone
They already had him.
Hands cuffed, back against the car. The kind of moment where everything has settled, even if no one says it out loud.
One of the officers reached into his pocket and pulled out the phone.
He turned it over once, lik...
Changing Your Mind Is Easy — Admitting It Is the Hard Part
People change their minds more often than they ever end up saying out loud.
Most of the time, it’s quiet. A new piece of information lands differently. A familiar argument stops holding up under real-world detail. A lived experience compli...
Key Facts
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for The Civic Almanac.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 80 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
Explore More
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
A field guide to the political, institutional, and behavioral patterns shaping American life.
I explain the political, institutional, and behavioral patterns shaping American life so you can see what’s happening before it becomes obvious.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for The Civic Almanac?
You can find recent issues that have been published by The Civic Almanac 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 Civic Almanac have?
To see how many people subscribe to The Civic Almanac, 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 Civic Almanac?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch The Civic Almanac 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 Civic Almanac?
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 Civic Almanac using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to The Civic Almanac?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like The Civic Almanac. 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 Civic Almanac?
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.