COOL HUNTING is a publication that “uncovers the latest intersections of design, culture and technology.” They publish stories about creativity and innovation in technology, design, culture, food, travel, and style. According to a payment report, they have paid $0.19 per word. To pitch them, refer to this page.
Global Comment is a web magazine for “readers who are looking for fresh, independent and thoughtful commentaries about resisting negative populism and building resistance through solidarity written by talented writers from all over the world.” They welcome pitches from people at all levels of experience from all over the world. According to a payment report, they have paid $0.06 per word. To learn more, refer to this page.
Vice is a digital media and broadcasting company based in Brooklyn, New York. They cover a wide range of topics including politics, culture, fashion, food, travel, drugs, sex, music, sports, and technology. They do not list pay rates, but payment reports indicate that they pay an average of $0.32 per word. To learn more, visit their about us page.
The New Republic is a journal of opinion that is dedicated to solving today's most critical issues. They accept unsolicited submissions via email. They are looking for essays, reportages, or other nonfiction. According to payment reports, they pay an average of $0.12 per word, though previously they indicated to pay $0.16 per word. For more information, refer to their submission guidelines.
The Forward is a source of news, opinion, culture, and life through a Jewish lens. They regularly accept submissions from outside writers. Their previous pitch guide stated that editors inform the writers of the rate upon the commissioning of the work, and that if a written work accepted for publication is not used, they generally pay the writers 50% of the agreed-upon fee. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.25 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
New African is an English-language pan-African magazine. They provide “unparalleled insights and analysis on African politics and economics, via an African perspective.” According to an old payment report, they have paid $0.15 per word. They have previously indicated to pay $0.18 per word. To contact the editors, refer to this page.
In These Times is a progressive magazine and website committed to covering and analyzing popular movements for economic, environmental, social, gender, and racial justice. Reported stories and investigations range from 1,200 to 4,000 words; opinion and thinkpieces range from 800-1500 words. According to their guidelines, they pay $1/​word for investigative features (plus approved expenses) and for print features (3,300+ words) and $400 for a web-only story up to 1,500 words. To learn more and see all of their rates, refer to their submissions guidelines.
World Politics Review provides “uncompromising news and analysis on global affairs.” They publish briefings of 1,000 - 1,200 words and feature articles of 2400 words. According to their pitch guide, they pay a standard honorarium of $300 for briefings, and for feature articles, they negotiate the rates individually. To learn more, refer to this page.
Middle East Eye (MEE) is an online news organization that covers the Middle East and North Africa region. They have a large and growing network of freelance contributors. An old payment report suggests that they paid $0.29 per word. To pitch them, refer to this page.
The New Arab or Al-Araby Al-Jadeed is a news and current affairs media outlet that covers the Arab world and beyond. They provide astute reporting on a variety of topics including politics, culture, society, and sport. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.20 per word. To contact them, visit this page.