The Argument
American online magazine making the case for liberalism; founded by Jerusalem Demsas.
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Jerusalem Demsas (Editor-in-chief), Kelsey Piper (staff writer (as of 2026)) and 2 others
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- The Argument is an American online magazine of liberal commentary, analysis and reported essays, based in Washington, D.C.
- Jerusalem Demsas founded it and is its editor-in-chief.
- Demsas raised over $4 million in venture funding before it started.
- Its coverage centres on growth, technology, gender and family.
Key facts
- Based
- Washington, D.C.2
- Founder
- Jerusalem Demsas2
- Editor-in-chief
- Jerusalem Demsas1
- Funding
- Over $4 million of venture funding at a $20 million valuation, from backers including Dustin Moskovitz, John Arnold and Patrick Collison1
- Writers
- Staff writer Kelsey Piper; columnists include Derek Thompson, Matt Bruenig, Matthew Yglesias, Rachael Bedard and Robinson Meyer2
People
Led by
- Jerusalem DemsasPerson
Editor-in-chief 1
Founded by
People
- Kelsey PiperPerson
staff writer (as of 2026) 2
- Derek ThompsonPerson
columnist (as of 2026) 2
- Matthew YglesiasPerson
columnist (as of 2026) 2
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