The Washington Monthly is a bimonthly magazine covering politics, government, culture and the media. The magazine includes investigative and opinion-based feature articles (2,000 to 5,000 words), occasional short news items and humorous sidebars (500 to 1,400 words), and book reviews of recent political and cultural titles (usually about 1,500-3,000 words). Pay rates are not clear. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.
Narratively publishes untold human stories that surprise, delight and captivate readers. They state that ‘’the true stories they publish are defined not by topic but by style: immersive, cinematic storytelling that takes readers inside another world, another life, through vivid scenes, colorful details and compelling narrative arcs’’. They regularly publish calls for stories, with rates ranging from $300 up to $1,000. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.
In The Fray is an online magazine whose content explores global issues. Editors look for original pieces that demonstrate “understanding other people and cultures, encouraging empathy and compassion, and defying categories and conventions.” By submitting material to In The Fray, contributors grant this publication the exclusive first Electronic Publishing Rights in the English Language. According to their submissions guidelines, payment varies between $25-$120, depending on the categories.
100 Days in Appalachia is a news website that covers the Appalachian region. They seek voices and perspectives to contribute to narrating the true story of Appalachia. According to their pitch guide, rates are around $50-$100 for opinion pieces, and are higher for reporting and multimedia works. To learn more, refer to this page.
Al-jazeera English is one of the better known outlets giving ‘a voice to the voiceless’. Originating from the Arab region, Al Jazeera is a global media network committed to delivering accurate and impartial information with professionalism and objectivity. According to a payment report, they pay an average of $0.25 per word. You can check out their old pitch guide here. To contact them, refer to this page.
Longreads is a publication dedicated to finding and sharing the best longform nonfiction storytelling on the web. They accept pitches for essays, reading lists, and reported features of various lengths and formats. They do not accept fiction. According to their pitch guide, rates start at $500 for essays and 50 cents per word for features, with a fixed $350 per reading list. To learn more, refer to this page.
The Nation is a liberal political magazine. They accept submissions of political commentary as well as articles. They have a very dedicated readership. In fact, they’re supported by 30,000 donors. This is in addition to their 145,000 weekly circulation. According to their freelancer agreement, web articles are paid a minimum of $.25/word and print articles are paid a minimum $.40/word. Proofreaders and copy editors are paid a minimum $30 hourly rate and freelance fact-checkers a minimum $20 hourly rate. To learn more, be sure to read their full submission guidelines.