Collective Unrest

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (December 2020). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

Collective Unrest is an underground political resistance magazine. The poetry, fiction, essays, photography, visual art, music, and otherwise contained herein are meant to produce a feeling of humanity, unity, unrest, social justice, and urgency. This space exists as a sounding board, driven to better the existence of all people. We do not believe in hatred, we do not promote violence, and we do not accept ignorance. I hate that we even have to say this but we do NOT tolerate racism, homophobia, xenophobia, sexism, transphobia, agism, ableism, misandry, misogyny, or any other forms of bigotry. We are a place of respect, compassion, empathy, understanding, and solidarity. We value human rights, sincere, informed expression, and truth, above all else. We are fiercely anti-Trump and anyone who supports him, but he is not the only hateful force we are resisting. There is injustice everywhere. Collective Unrest is a place for fair and just resistance. A place to express your concerns, fears, and experiences. What is real is what is important. Share your human experience with us. We are a safe space.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2018

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Unknown publication frequency

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces.
Short Story: 1,000 - 3,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Politics/Political Science: See guidelines.
Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues, Women/Female issues, See guidelines.
Society/Culture: Ethnicity/Race, Social issues, See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Article: Up to 3,000 words.
Essay: Up to 3,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Politics/Political Science: See guidelines.
Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues, Women/Female issues, See guidelines.
Society/Culture: Ethnicity/Race, Social issues, See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; 3 - 5 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Politics/Political Science: See guidelines.
Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues, Women/Female issues, See guidelines.
Society/Culture: Ethnicity/Race, Social issues, See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Artwork: Up to 3 pieces.

Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media, including...
Photography.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Politics/Political Science: See guidelines.
Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues, Women/Female issues, See guidelines.
Society/Culture: Ethnicity/Race, Social issues, See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Image.

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Last Updated: 22 May 2026