Pitches wanted (sexual health, science news, reproductive rights, etc.) | $350+ per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: REWIRE NEWS GROUP

Natasha Roy, Editor at Rewire News Group, is looking for pitches:

Pitch callout: Rewire News Group is now accepting pitches for reported stories, personal essays, and timely explainers on reproductive rights, sexual health, LGBTQ+ issues, science news, and more. Please use our pitch portal: https://rewirenewsgroup.com/about-us/write-for-us/submit-a-pitch/

Our starting rates for reported stories/explainers is $400-500, and $350 for op-eds. Please note we do not accept pre-written drafts or emailed/DMed pitches. We can only respond to accepted pitches.

I'm specifically looking for pitches for our Campus Dispatch series, where we cover how confusing, ever-changing reproductive health, LGBTQ+, and higher ed policies affect young people. Check it out here to get a feel for the kinds of stories I'm looking for: https://rewirenewsgroup.com/campusdispatch/

Here are some examples of recent Rewire News Group stories that really sing, to give you an idea of what works for us: 

• Anti-Abortion Advocacy Is Rising on College Campuses: https://rewirenewsgroup.com/2025/03/31/anti-abortion-advocacy-is-rising-on-college-campuses/

• Teens Have Miscarriages Too. Not Talking About It Hinders Care. https://rewirenewsgroup.com/2024/10/28/teens-have-miscarriages-too-not-talking-about-it-hinders-care/

• Mifepristone, Misoprostol, and Abortion Medications: Experts Explain How These Drugs Can Be Used to Terminate a Pregnancy: https://rewirenewsgroup.com/2025/05/23/mifepristone-misoprostol-and-abortion-medications-experts-explain-how-these-drugs-can-be-used-to-terminate-a-pregnancy/

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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):

• Submissions: Via the webform

• Website: https://rewirenewsgroup.com/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Rewire News Group is a nonprofit media organization that focuses on reproductive and sexual health, rights, and justice. It publishes articles on topics such as abortion, contraception, LGBTQ+ issues, and related policies. The platform aims to provide evidence-based journalism to inform and engage readers on matters of reproductive justice. More information here.

• Read through its selection of recent stories pieces, categorized into: Campus Dispatch, Abortion, Parenthood, Power, Sex

• Review the submission guidelines here. Note that these are the publication's general guidelines to help you refine your pitch. You must still follow the editor's specific instructions above.

• Check out our collection of pitch excerpts on this page and find more sample pitches at The Open Notebook and at SuccessfulPitches.com.

• Do not forget to end your pitch with (1) a short introduction about yourself; (2) a few lines highlighting your writing experience, relevant credentials and publication credits; and (3) links to your strongest work or portfolio, and online profile.

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