Why this portfolio works
Local newsrooms are shrinking, corporate outlets are narrowing their scope, and too many communities never see their own stories reflected in national coverage. Independent writers on Substack are filling that gap — covering inequality, justice, Congress, and civic life with depth, humanity, and a direct relationship with readers. This portfolio backs two newsletters doing exactly that kind of work.
Each publication reaches a different audience and tells a different kind of story. Together, they expand the civic conversation: one brings a justice and faith lens to politics, and one uses data to illuminate inequality and its effects on American communities.
Organizations in this portfolio
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Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid
Role in the portfolio: Brings a justice-centered lens to politics, faith, and civic life — reaching readers outside traditional media bubbles.
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American Inequality
Role in the portfolio: Uses data and narrative journalism to expose how inequality shapes American life and what communities can do about it.
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Portfolio composition
This portfolio brings together organizations playing different but complementary roles. Your donation is divided equally among the organizations; the categories below show the mix of strategies represented in the portfolio.
- Civic commentary & analysis
- Data-driven inequality reporting