Write for us

We welcome pitches that help readers understand how public life works, from the purpose of an institution to the choices hidden inside a decision-making process. Send proposals through the Contact page rather than submitting an unrequested full article.

What makes a strong pitch

Start with one clear question a reader might have, then explain the answer your piece would provide and why the distinction matters. Good proposals define their terms, separate evidence from interpretation and give readers enough context to assess the point for themselves. A useful civic explainer can be specific without relying on a breaking-news hook.

Topics and approach

We consider work on institutions, representation, participation, public decisions and the records that document them. We are interested in careful comparisons and explanations that make a process legible, not partisan appeals, unsupported claims or promises that one civic action guarantees a particular result. Avoid assuming that procedures are identical everywhere.

How to propose a piece

Use the Contact page to send a short summary, the central question, the intended reader and any relevant experience or sources you would draw on. Include a working title if it helps clarify the angle. Do not send confidential material or a complete draft unless it has been requested; a pitch is a proposal, not a guarantee of publication.