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10 Politics-Focused Media Outlets that Accept Guest Contributions in 2021



We’re big proponents of contributing content (guest posts, op-eds, commentaries, etc.) to media outlets read by your target audience. Such a strategy can help get your name – and your valuable expertise – in the press, and in front of your key demographic.


With this in mind, below is a list of 10 politics-focused media outlets that currently accept op-ed submissions and / or guest content.


Before submitting to any of these outlets (or, any outlet at all), get a good feel for the type of content they publish, and read carefully through each outlet’s guidelines for submission.


Happy writing!


The Hill: Print and online outlet focused on news, politics, & policy.

To submit an op-ed: https://thehill.com/submitting-op-eds

To apply to become a contributor: https://thehill.com/contributor-application-form


POLITICO: Print and online outlet focused on news, politics, & policy. The outlet also offers a Politico Pro version, as well as several well-read newsletters.

https://www.politico.com/write-for-us

National Review: A conservative news magazine offering views, perspectives, and news on topics related to politics and policy.

https://www.nationalreview.com/contact-us/


CQ Roll Call: Print and online outlet committed to non-partisan reporting on the goings-on of Capital Hill.

https://www.rollcall.com/opinion-submissions/

The American Conservative: Print and online outlet covering news and politics from a conservative viewpoint.

https://www.theamericanconservative.com/contact-us/


Reason: Print and online outlet, self-described as “the nation’s libertarian magazine”. Covers civil liberties, politics, technology, culture, policy, and commerce.

https://reason.com/submissions/


The Nation: Outlet features progressive political views, news, and commentary.

https://www.thenation.com/submission-guidelines/


The American Prospect: Print and online outlet offers “informed discussion on public policy from a progressive perspective.”

https://theamericanprospect.submittable.com/submit/137774a3-84ae-4685-9f56-beccc4841807/editorial-submissions


The Progressive: Print and online outlet focused on national politics, culture, foreign policy, and news events, from a left-leaning perspective.

https://progressive.org/about-us/writers-guidelines


Slate: Online outlet offering “analysis and commentary about politics, news, business, technology, and culture.”

https://slate.com/pitch

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