“Letters from an American“ is a free email newsletter written daily by historian Heather Cox Richardson looking at the history behind today’s politics. As she explains on her “about” page, she is a professor of American history. “This is a chronicle of today’s political landscape, but because you can’t get a grip on today’s politics without an outline of America’s Constitution, and laws, and the economy, and social customs, this newsletter explores what it means, and what it has meant, to be an American.” HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

“News from the States” is a free email newsletter service. “News From The States brings expert, on-the-ground reporting from all 50 states together in one place. State government greatly affects our daily lives, but many people don’t know if it’s working for them.  Their work exists to ensure that people from Oregon to Florida and Arizona to Maine have free access to a constant stream of high quality reporting about their state governments, policies and politics. National audiences need this too. News From the States brings together daily reporting and commentary from States Newsroom’s affiliates, legacy partners and independent nonprofit content partners. Constantly updated, with curated featured stories and highlighted trends, it illuminates state government across the U.S. like never before. This is a donor-supported resource, non-partisan and delightfully snarky. There are four newsletters to choose from.”