In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here.

Independent journalism in America has never been more vibrant, diverse, or democratic than it is right now. For the first time in modern history, a mother in Virginia, a veteran in Texas, or a teacher in Arizona can investigate, write, publish, and influence the public conversation without relocating to New York, courting institutional approval, or joining the club of credentialed media elites. They can build an audience on Instagram, publish investigative essays on Substack, break news on X, and crucially have readers support that work through payments on Stripe, Venmo, Patreon, or the many other fintech tools that now power the creator economy.