Editorial guidelines
What we consider
California Rise Report welcomes useful, well-supported work that helps readers understand public choices and their consequences.
Progressive organizations working for social change may submit fact-filled articles about their campaigns. Freelance writers may propose news articles, investigative reports, and fact-based opinion pieces. We assess each submission for subject, evidence, clarity, style, relevance, and the writer’s familiarity with the issue.
A clear California connection
Show how the issue affects the state, its communities, or a significant public debate.
Verifiable source material
Include links or citations supporting factual claims, figures, and important context.
Journalistic presentation
Use a clear structure and third-person voice unless firsthand experience is directly relevant.
Argument without attack
Critique policies, records, and public arguments without personal attacks.
Include with your proposal
- Your name and organization, if applicable
- A brief description of your relevant background or the organization’s purpose
- A concise summary of the article and why it matters now
- Links to source materials and relevant background documents
- A suggested headline and any suitable original visual materials
Writing and publication terms
Guest articles and opinion pieces should use a journalistic style. First-person writing is appropriate when the writer is describing a relevant firsthand experience. Hyperlinks to primary documents and reputable supporting material are encouraged.
The editorial desk may make minor grammatical and structural corrections that preserve the article’s meaning and may revise the headline. Submission grants California Rise Report permission to publish the accepted work. Unsolicited submissions are not paid.