Pitches wanted (politics, criminal justice, voting rights) | ~$800+ per article
Added 2025-08-26 18:34:55 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: BOLTS MAG
Daniel Nichanian, Editor in Chief and Founder of Bolts, is looking for pitches:
If you are a reporter who writes on criminal justice or voting rights, and are interested in local politics... we hope to hear from you at Bolts Mag! We've put together a guide of some of what we look for, and how to pitch us, here: boltsmag.org/pitch-us/
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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
Submissions: pitches@boltsmag.org
Website: https://boltsmag.org/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: Bolts Magazine is a digital publication that focuses on the intersection of politics, law, and democracy at the local and state levels. The magazine covers topics such as voting rights, criminal justice, and political power, offering in-depth articles and analysis on issues that shape governance and policy. Bolts aims to bring attention to often-overlooked political dynamics that influence local and regional decision-making. More information here.
Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Criminal Justice, Voting Rights, What's On The Ballot
Review the submission guidelines here.
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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