Mother Jones is an investigative news organization that delivers “multiplatform reporting on the urgent issues of our time, from democracy protection and climate change to extremism and beyond.” They’ve recently issued a call for their Mixed Media section; “Think arts criticism, essays, interviews.” “Mixed Media is the culture section of our magazine. We welcome pitches for 1,500- to 2,500-word reported essays, profiles, and culture dispatches, especially those that examine structures of power, explore identity, or illuminate cultural undercurrents.”  Rates start at $1.75/word for print and $0.75 for online. See the call here and their general pitch guide here.