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The Bulwark
by The Bulwark
The Bulwark is home to Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, Bill Kristol, JVL, Sam Stein, and more. We are the largest pro-democracy bundle on Substack for news and analysis on politics and culture—supported by a community built on good-faith.
Free subscribers
~1M
Est. revenue
$10.6M – $17.6M / yr
Last 30 days
Mostly flat
Public estimates are rounded ranges, not exact figures. Paid plans include precise metrics, history charts, sponsor intel, and exports. Last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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