Mission
Grassroots — grass-roots — gras- rüts.
From Merriam Webster:
Being, originating, or operating at the grass roots; the basic level of society or of an organization as viewed in relation to higher or more centralized positions of power.
A grassroots organization.
Grassroots political support.
Not adapted from or added to an existing facility or operation: totally new.
Just like us. At Grassroots Magazine, we are the first nonprofit news outlet 100% committed to educating New Yorkers on grassroots movements and creating a web of knowledge about this vital space.
We will:
Provide a platform where grassroots movements in New York City can learn from one another.
Publish stories that hold institutions of power and new grassroots movements accountable.
Be the first to update New Yorkers on the impact and development of these actions and cover recent changes in the space.
Highlight how local government is helping these organizations flourish, analyze the harm political institutions may be inflicting on grassroots movements and local communities, and discuss pathways forward for lawmakers to better support these movements.
Cover anything and everything “grassroots” in the five boroughs.
Co-Founders
Carolyn Gevinski
Carolyn Gevinski is the Co-Editor-in-Chief and Co-founder at Grassroots Magazine. She is a journalist based in New York City, and is earning a Master of Science in Journalism at Columbia University. Before founding Grassroots, Carolyn worked at Fortune Magazine, where she connected Fortune 500 companies to their audience of decision-makers, entrepreneurs, and investors. Her work has been featured in GLAMOUR, Al Jazeera, and Out Magazine, and she has a good eye for an investigative spin on a story. Carolyn is particularly interested in reporting on women’s, LGBTQ+ movements, and all things Grassroots. Send tips and pitches to carolyn@grassrootsmagazinenyc.com
Claudia Gohn
Claudia is a Co-founder and Co-Editor-in-Chief at Grassroots Magazine. She is a journalist and emerging documentary filmmaker based in New York City and Virginia, and is earning a Master of Science in Journalism at Columbia University. Her work has been featured in Al Jazeera, Rolling Stone, HellGate, and C-VILLE Weekly, where she has contributed local coverage for more than four years. Claudia is particularly interested in reporting on disability, housing justice, student activism, and all things Grassroots. Send tips and pitches to claudia@grassrootsmagazinenyc.com