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Talking Points Memo is one of the most influential and innovative political news organizations in the country. Its combination of breaking news, investigative reporting and smart analysis have made it a must-read for DC insiders, the media who cover them and politically engaged people everywhere.

Founder and editor Josh Marshall began publishing Talking Points Memo during the 2000 Florida vote recount. The site now offers breaking news, award winning investigative journalism, original video programming, high profile guest bloggers and a book club.

Our work has been lauded as cutting edge, must-read, original and highly-respected by:

The New York Times NPR Columbia Journalism Review
Bill Moyers Journal Financial Times

Media watchers call TPM the site to watch as the news business transforms from the old world of print to the online digital future. In March 2009 TPM topped TIME Magazine’s list of 25 Best Blogs of 2009. “Talking Points,” wrote Time’s editors, “has become the prototype of what a successful Web-based news organization is likely to be in the future.”

TPM has won numerous awards including the 2007 George Polk Award and the International Press Institute's "Free Media Pioneer 2008.”

"Talkingpointsmemo.com is must reading for the politically curious"
— Paul Krugman, New York Times

Today TPM sites attracts a monthly audience of nearly 2 million dedicated readers who are upscale, politically involved and influential. A March 2009 user survey found that:

  • 46% have a HH income of $100k or more.
  • 87% hold an undergraduate or graduate degree
  • 86% have signed an online petition
  • 83% have contacted a politician
  • 63% have written a letter or email to the editor