For anyone who's ever thought, "Hey, someone should really cover that story" — especially if that story involves the nitty-gritty of social movements and how real change happens — Waging Nonviolence just launched something rather excellent.
They're kicking off their very first journalism fellowship. It's a five-month deep dive for writers eager to shine a light on the stories that mainstream media often breezes past. Because, apparently, there's more to change than just the headline.
Not Your Average Internship
This isn't about fetching coffee. Fellows will work remotely, crafting five hefty feature articles (at least 1,500 words each) that will be published monthly. Think less clickbait, more substantial, insightful journalism that gets read by actual movement leaders and activists. Which, if you think about it, is both impressive and slightly terrifying.
We're a new kind of news feed.
Regular news is designed to drain you. We're a non-profit built to restore you. Every story we publish is scored for impact, progress, and hope.
Start Your News DetoxParticipants get an initial $500 stipend, plus $250 for every story that makes it to publication. So, you're not just getting by on ramen noodles and good intentions. Mentorship comes from senior editor Jessica Stites and editor-in-chief Eric Stoner, who will apparently whip your pitching, reporting, and writing skills into shape. No pressure.
They're looking for folks with a proven track record in reporting on social movements, a passion for peace and justice, and excellent writing skills. If you happen to have connections to groups working on racial justice, labor, or democracy defense, even better. Also, a bonus if you know your civil resistance history – because knowing how people fought for change in the past tends to inform how they do it now.
Applications are open for the Fall 2026 fellowship, and here's a refreshing twist: no resume or CV required. Just your smarts and your stories. The deadline to apply is August 10, 2026.
Since 2009, Waging Nonviolence has been the go-to source for understanding the mechanics of social movements globally. While other outlets might tell you why protests are happening, Waging Nonviolence dives into how they're happening. Journalist Naomi Klein calls it "an indispensable platform," and Harvard's Erica Chenoweth describes it as "the essential journalistic resource on civil resistance." So, yeah, they know their stuff. And now, they want you to help them tell even more of it.
