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Telos is a new publication founded by award-winning journalist Ryan Lizza.

For almost 30 years, Lizza has reported on the White House and national politics for The New Republic, The New Yorker, GQ, The Atlantic, New York mag, The New York Times, CNN, and Politico.

He founded Telos to build a community of plugged-in news consumers who are as frustrated as he is about what’s happening in America and how it’s all being covered. If you frequently feel let down by ESPN-style political journalism and are looking for a bold and clear-eyed alternative to guide you through the current crisis in Washington, please subscribe and become a Telos member.

We have ambitious plans in the coming weeks and months but can’t realize them without your support.

Telos: Mission-Oriented Journalism

We believe the dangers presented by democratic backsliding in Washington are real and deserve aggressive mission-oriented coverage. Telos aims to be the essential publication and online community to guide you through this fraught moment.

If this sounds like the kind of journalism you think is needed in 2025, please subscribe and share Telos with your networks.

If you have any questions, email Ryan at telos@telos.news