built for us, By Us.
Your Support keeps this newsroom accountable to the people it covers, not to advertisers or algorithms.
trans and queer people own set the standard and build culture. POLISH builds the infrastructure for storytelling that doesn't depend on mainstream validation to survive.
Four Ways to Support
Like, follow, and share our stories to family, friends, and your circle.
Become a member of the POLISHed 100, our founding member’s circle.
Make a donation securely through W.A.V.E. Women Inc., our 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor.
Amplify your brand or business with POLISH.
“Every newsroom tells you who it answers to by who signs the checks. Ours answers to the people whose stories we’re trusted with: trans and queer people, full stop. That only stays true if our funding stays independent.
When you give, you’re not a subscriber and you’re not an audience metric. You’re the reason this exists past the next news cycle.”
Where your gift goes
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Reporting
Writer, editor, and photographer rates for original journalism and features.
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Programs
Community programs, including the Bernadine Casseus Transgender Laureate Program.
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Infrastructure
Hosting, distribution, and the tools that keep POLISH independently owned and operated.
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Fellowship
Mentorship and training for emerging Black and brown trans and queer storytellers through the POLISH Fellowship.
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Events
On-the-ground production and coverage for community events.
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Access
Keeping core journalism free and unpaywalled.
POLISH Media, Inc. is a Black trans-led independent media platform centering Black and brown trans and queer people. Charitable donations are processed by our fiscal sponsor, W.A.V.E. Women Inc., and are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Questions about giving can go to contact@polish.media.