Independent voices
People who report on and argue about politics, culture, money, tech, race and the places we live, funded by their readers instead of big-money backers. Who they are, what they cover, and where to find their newsletters, shows and books.
Politics
His outlet Tangle covers the biggest US politics stories by summarizing arguments from the right, left and center, then adding its own take.
Who pays for it, in their words
“Tangle Media LLC is owned by Isaac Saul and is an independent, non-partisan, and subscriber-supported organization.”
Race and society
He founded ContrabandCamp, which publishes reporting, analysis and culture writing on issues that affect the lives of Black people.
Who pays for it, in their words
“ContrabandCamp is a reader-supported publication.”
Tech
She reports on and analyzes cryptocurrency, technology and tech policy, with critical coverage of the crypto industry.
Who pays for it, in their words
“Citation Needed is entirely reader-supported.”
Local news
Her site PubliCola offers deeply sourced, in-depth coverage of Seattle's local, state and regional politics and policy.
Who pays for it, in their words
“Since 2009, PubliCola has been Seattle’s reader-supported source for deeply sourced in-depth coverage of local, state, and regional politics and policy.”
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