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PopPolitics launched in 2000 as an online magazine covering the intersections between pop culture and politics. In 2004, PopPolitics started publishing chiefly as a blog, but we once again welcome longer-form articles and other submissions.
Articles: Writers interested in contributing essays, news articles and reviews should e-mail editor AT PopPolitics.com.
Please use the term “query” in the subject heading and include a short bio, contact information and samples of previously published work. Academic papers are welcomed, but should be re-written with a general audience in mind. No jargon, thanks.
Art: If you are interested in submitting photography, cartoons or other works of art, please e-mail us with your ideas and examples of your work.
Some general guidelines: Ability to write for an intelligent, culturally engaged audience is a must. Writers should have an interest in and knowledge of popular culture, and should be able to discuss their subjects within a broad cultural context. In other words, reviews should offer more than a thumbs up or thumbs down critique.
magazine sections
Outside Observations
Political news coverage coupled with historical analysis, cultural commentary and personal essays that relate the news to everyday life.
» dispatches News from the frontlines, including investigative and feature stories on politics, personalities and current events.
» bearings The story behind the story, told by those capable of offering insightful and historical analysis of events in the news.
» impressions Political commentary and opinion pieces.
» depth Cultural commentary, from an academic perspective, that goes beyond the surface. Articles and discussions on race, gender, class, sexuality, media and technology that probe and illuminate.
Mixed Media
Serves up straight reviews, interviews and in-depth criticism, and explores the influence of popular entertainment.
» sights Visual arts, including film, television programming, exhibits and PC games.
» sounds Concert reviews and new music releases.
» words Books, magazines, menus.