Michael Shellenberger
Journalist, author, and founder of Public, a Substack-based investigative outlet covering homelessness, energy policy, crime, and media accountability. Once named a TIME Magazine "Hero of the Environment" for his work promoting nuclear power, Shellenberger has become a prominent critic of what he calls progressive policy failures in California and nationally. He has testified before Congress, authored multiple books including "San Fransicko" on the homelessness crisis, and built a large independent readership. His reporting often challenges consensus positions on climate, housing, and drug policy from an empirical standpoint.
Known for
- Named TIME Magazine 'Hero of the Environment' in 2008 for his work promoting nuclear energy
- Authored 'San Fransicko' (2021), a widely read investigation into California's homelessness and drug policy failures
- Contributed to the Twitter Files reporting alongside Matt Taibbi and Bari Weiss
- Founded Public, a reader-supported Substack newsroom covering homelessness, crime, and media accountability
Recent posts
James Verini: “Ukrainians will never submit to a truce that allows Russia to keep the territories it’s occupied”
May 27, 2026
IPCC Misled The Public For Over A Decade On Emissions
May 26, 2026
Matthew Schmitz: “Trumpism is the cultural cutting edge and liberal America is racing to catch up.”
May 25, 2026
Isabella Reinhardt: “The Idea of a hero is being degraded”
May 24, 2026
Democrats’ Autopsy Of 2024 Ignores Party’s Radical Turn Against Western Civilization
May 21, 2026
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