The Junto Press

About The Junto Press

Rigorous analysis of politics, policy, and culture with a commitment to intellectual integrity.

Our Mission

The Junto Press is an independent digital publication dedicated to well-researched, topical investigations that elevate the modern political and cultural conversation. We challenge our writers to take their intellectual pursuits seriously and to cultivate well-rounded worldviews forged under the scrutiny of investigative journalism.

In an era characterized by fragmented media and a shift away from legacy institutions, we aim to provide rigorous analysis that marries institutional standards with the relevance of the modern attention economy. Looking beyond the stifling constraints of monolithic news organizations, we provide compelling, well-researched inquiries into modern issues. We are focused on building up our writers, challenging them with a professional editorial standard that serves as a profound asset for their future professional endeavors.

Editorial Philosophy

Operating entirely outside the structural constraints of legacy media, The Junto Press grants its editorial board and contributing authors the discretion to pursue complex investigations without ideological prerequisites.

Our scope is intentionally broad but analytically rigorous. Whether dissecting historical revisionism, modern public policy, cultural trends, religious apologetics, or philosophical thought experiments, the editing team at The Junto Press is dedicated to unique publications that push the conversation forward and enrich the reader. Our commitment to improvement extends beyond our writers to our readership, who gain access to high-level political discourse, curated reading lists, mathematical frameworks, and a community of like-minded individuals committed to upward striving.

The Junto Philosophy

The original Junto was a mutual improvement society founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1727. It focused on the intellectual advancement of its members through the rigorous debate of moral, political, and philosophical questions.

Franklin's society was composed of a blend of men from different walks of life who all shared a spirit of inquiry and a desire to improve themselves. As a result, many great social policies and community initiatives arose from these meetings. Reading and writing were deeply valued by the members of the Junto, evidenced by their shared library and the expectation of a periodic essay produced by each member.

Born to a humble family, Benjamin Franklin is often referred to as "America's First Self-Made Man" due to his immense catalog of achievements—made possible by his dedication to self-improvement and his embodiment of the American Dream. Franklin ran his own printing press and used his abilities to advocate for the tangible improvement of his community. Ultimately, his efforts contributed to the founding of an entire nation.

The Masthead

• Cayl Blasingame — Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
• Nick Ellis — Editor-at-Large

The Junto Dispatch

Our most critical analysis, executive briefings, and long-form essays are delivered directly to our readers via The Junto Dispatch. We invite you to join our growing roster of policymakers, thinkers, innovators, and all who are concerned with the mutual improvement of their fellow countrymen, desiring a better nation built by better citizens.