Radical Catalyst Journal

About

Radical Catalyst was born out of a shared commitment to challenge the systems that stifle creativity and silence marginalized voices. Founded in late 2024 by partners Megan and Olivia, the journal was created in response to rising political unrest and growing authoritarianism.
As a queer and feminist–led publication, Radical Catalyst aims to break free from the constraints of traditional publishing—providing a platform where radical thought, unapologetic storytelling, and revolutionary action can thrive. The journal makes space for the feminist, queer, and other marginalized voices who are often sidelined or silenced. It’s a space where writers and artists can express themselves freely and without fear of being too radical, pushing boundaries, or challenging oppressive systems head-on.
With a strong commitment to justice, Radical Catalyst is more than just a publication—it’s a contribution to the fight against authoritarianism, imperialism, sexism, homophobia, and every other force that seeks to suppress freedom, diversity, and creativity. The journal amplifies the voices that need to be heard and fosters the radical change needed to create a more just and equitable world.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2024

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Unknown publication frequency

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Human-created work only; no AI use allowed

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: All genders, Females, All sexual identities.

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General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: No specific word count limits known (our definition: up to 1000 words); Unknown number of pieces.
Short Story: No specific word count limits known (our definition: 1000 to 7500 words); Unknown number of pieces.

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Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Politics/Political Science: General, Political ideologies.
Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues, Women/Female issues.
Society/Culture: General, Current events, Social issues.
Other: May vary.

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Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Open to a broad Audience, including: All genders, Females, All sexual identities.

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Essay: No specific word count limits known; Unknown number of pieces.
Narrative Nonfiction: No specific word count limits known; Unknown number of pieces.

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Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

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Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

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Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Open to a broad Audience, including: All genders, Females, All sexual identities.

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General

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Poem: No line limits known; Unknown number of pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

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Payment:

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Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: All genders, Females, All sexual identities.

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Artwork: Unknown number of pieces.

Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Politics/Political Science.
Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues, Women/Female issues.
Society/Culture: General, Current events, Social issues.
Other: May vary.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Image.

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We have received 1 report within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

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Most recent response reported was received on 07 Jul 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 03 Jun 2026.
Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:45 UTC (less than a minute ago).

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Dates

Last Updated: 06 Sep 2026

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