Asterisk is a longform magazine of science, tech, politics, and culture. For Winter 2027’s Secrets issue, they want deeply researched evergreen pieces (~3,000–5,000 words) on secrecy, security, privacy, and related themes. They've previously offered $2,000 for about 3,000–4,000 words. Current rates are not clear.  To learn more, refer to their call for pitches.