As part of a broader ecosystem of independent, nonprofit movement media, we believe our work has greater impact when it circulates widely and supports collective efforts for change.
We welcome other outlets, community publications, newsletters, and movement partners to republish our work free of charge, according to the guidelines below.
What You May Republish
- Full articles and newsletters may be republished at no cost.
- Articles and newsletters must be republished in full, unless prior permission is granted by Counterstream.
- You may share links, excerpts, or translated versions consistent with these guidelines.
Attribution Requirements
To ensure transparency and protect the integrity of the reporting:
- Byline Credit
Use the following format at the top of the article:
By [Author Name], Counterstream Media - Link to the Original
For digital publications, include this note at the top of the story. Link the original article within the words “originally published”:
“This story was originally published by Counterstream Media.”
If publishing a translation, include this note at the top of the story. Link the original article within the words “originally published”:
“This story was originally published in English by Counterstream Media.” - Organizational Credit Line
At the end of the article, include a brief description of our organization and link to our homepage:
For articles published in Counterstream’s newsletters or on our website:
Counterstream Media is an independent, nonprofit media organization covering climate and environmental justice in the United States. Counterstream works in relationship with movements to challenge harmful narratives, reveal the systems behind pollution and extraction, and tell stories that build power and possibility.
For articles published in Counterstream’s zine, Peace & Riot:
Peace & Riot is a climate and environmental justice publication by Counterstream Media. Each issue balances moments of reflection, joy, and shared community (peace) with moments of disruption, resistance, and boundary-pushing energy (riot). Through essays, interviews, photography, and art, Peace & Riot spotlights climate leadership where it actually lives — in communities, on the frontlines, and in the culture.
Editing & Additions
To maintain accuracy and trust:
- Do not alter the original text, headline, or meaning of the article.
- Minor edits for style or formatting (such as house style, headline capitalization, or paragraph spacing) are acceptable.
- You may add additional reporting, commentary, or contextual material, but it must be clearly labeled at the top or bottom of the story. Example: “Additional reporting by [Reporter Name, Outlet].”
- Do not edit in ways that change context, tone, framing, or conclusions.
Photos, Graphics & Illustrations
- Some images, illustrations, or graphics may not be cleared for republication.
- Only use media assets that are explicitly included with republication permission.
- For any additional visual assets, contact us for approval before publishing.
Movement & Community-Centered Storytelling Standards
If you are republishing our work, we ask that you:
- Preserve context, including community voices and framing.
- Avoid excerpting in ways that distort or sensationalize.
- Maintain any embedded calls for community resources, reporting notes, or methodology sections.
Social Sharing
If sharing online or on social media:
- Include this note at the end of your caption: “This story was originally published by Counterstream Media.”
- Tag and mention our organization in your posts.
- Do not create misleading headlines or social copy that changes the intent of the article.
- When possible, link directly to either your republished story or the original article.
Let Us Know
If you republish our work, please notify us with a link to the published piece. We love knowing where our stories travel and may help amplify your version as well.
For questions about permissions, translations, partnerships, or special uses, please contact:
Julia Luz Betancourt
Assistant Editor, Counterstream Media
julia@counterstream.org