Rankings/Lucid
Lucid
by Ruth Ben-Ghiat
A newsletter for big-picture thinking about autocracy and threats to democracy around the world
Free subscribers
~211k
Est. revenue
$250k – $470k / yr
Last 30 days
Strong growth
Public estimates are rounded ranges, not exact figures. Paid plans include precise metrics, history charts, sponsor intel, and exports. Last updated Aug 9, 2026.
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