Help Us Keep People-Centered Policy in the Spotlight
Every dollar lets us commission new voices, release timely explainers, and widen the coalition for responsive governance. Join as a monthly patron or partner with us as an organization.
A quick look at how patron support turns into new reporting, community workshops, and faster policy explainers.
Patreon Tiers
Each tier unlocks exclusive essays, behind-the-scenes briefings, and monthly live sessions with contributors. Choose the level that matches your capacity—every tier fuels new work.
Connector
$5 / month
- Weekly bullet notes on agenda updates
- Early access to public essays
- Voting rights on future topics
Collaborator
$7 / month
- Everything in Connector
- Monthly Q&A video brief
- Downloadable research packets
Visionary
$15 / month
- Everything in Collaborator
- Quarterly strategy roundtable
- Shout-out on the site
For Organizations & Institutions
Want to fund a special dossier, underwrite a statewide listening session, or co-host a civic lab? We build custom partnerships with foundations, campuses, and industry coalitions.
- Briefings: Curated briefings for your leadership teams on the policy landscapes we track.
- Collaborative series: Sponsor themed dispatches highlighting local voices in your region.
- Learning labs: Co-develop virtual or in-person labs to empower the next class of civic writers.
What Patrons Make Possible
We’ve used patron funding to underwrite bilingual fact sheets, stipend first-time writers, and accelerate visual explainers like the ones below. See how support translates into concrete output.
- ⚡ 24-hour turnaround explainers when policy stories break.
- 🗳️ Community listening sessions translated into agenda items.
- 🎙️ Production of audio briefs for classrooms and civic clubs.
FAQ
Is the $3 tier the same as a paywall?
Open-access reporting stays free. The $3 tier unlocks early drafts, extended interviews, and policy trackers before they become public.
Can organizations pay by invoice instead of Patreon?
Yes. Email us and we’ll set up ACH or invoicing tailored to your compliance requirements.
Do patrons influence editorial direction?
Patron polls surface priorities, but editorial independence remains core. We publish our decision rubric quarterly.
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