Publication: Grassroots Thinking
Topics: Black working class, politics, culture, anti-capitalism, anti-imperialism
Rate: $200–$300 per 1,000 words (~20–30 cents/word)
Deadline: Rolling (always open)
Editor Contact: editors@grassrootsthinking.com
Submit Via: Pitch Form

What They’re Looking For:
Grassroots Thinking publishes stories that matter to the Black working class. They want smart, sharp, and grounded writing that tackles news, politics, and culture with an anti-capitalist, anti-imperialist perspective. Formats include:

• Reported features
• Profiles & interviews
• Research-based essays
• Cultural criticism
• Explainers & commentary
• Satire with bite

They are especially interested in pitches from Black writers, but all contributors with a passion for political and cultural writing are encouraged to apply—including first-timers.

Resources/Guides:
✅ Read Grassroots Thinking for tone and focus.
✅ Familiarize yourself with political/cultural analysis.
✅ Review their pitch form carefully before submitting.

How To Get This Client:
Your pitch should be clear, persuasive, and rooted in historical or material analysis. Don’t just summarize an idea—show why it matters and why you are the right person to write it. If you can connect current events to deeper systems (class, race, global politics), your chances skyrocket.

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