Here’s a publication worth noting: The Brooklyn Rail, a Brooklyn (New York) based non-profit organisation that distributes its journal free of charge, with all staff, editors, and contributors working on a voluntary basis – and relying exclusively on the philanthropy of foundations and individual donors to meet production, operation and program expenses. Originally founded by playwright Emily DeVoti in the (northern) autumn of 1998, the original “intent was to create a broadsheet containing a short series of slanted opinions designed to be read on the L train back and forth to Manhattan.” It distributes 20,000 free printed copies around New York City and is available on the web – no subscription, no charge.
It unashamedly leans left-ward and boasts a stellar group of supporters including writer Paul Auster. Fascinating model of a non-profit media organisation. Worth checking out.
