The Pulse Membership Tiers
This only exists thanks to the generosity of our members. Here’s what’s included in our Free, Paid, and Premium plans.
Most publications survive on ads. We survive on you.
Here's the thing about traditional media: when advertisers pay the bills, they become the real customers. You become the product being sold.
We flipped that script.
Your subscription keeps our lights on. That means we work for you—not corporate sponsors trying to influence what stories we cover or how we cover them.
The result? Independent journalism that serves Virginia, not outside interests.
No Games, No Gimmicks
You won't find "$1 for your first month" tricks here. We don't believe in luring you in with unsustainable offers, then hitting you with sticker shock later.
Our pricing is straightforward: No bait-and-switch tactics. We tell you upfront what you're paying and why.
Because transparency matters as much as the stories we tell.
Here are the tiers we offer—and what each one includes:
Free
What you get at zero cost:
Select highlights from each newsletter.
Community updates and breaking news alerts.
Access to our Community Noticeboard
Preview versions of subscriber-only posts.
Perfect for testing the waters.
Paid Membership
$8/month or $80/year (save $16 with annual)
Everything above, plus:
Full newsletter access.
Complete archive.
Comment on every single issue.
Community chat access.
Deeper insights and analysis.
Second email address included with annual plans.
For readers who want the complete picture.
Premium Memberships
$250/year
For people and companies who want to support our work at a higher level.
Everything above, plus:
Up to 6 email subscriptions (perfect for teams).
Monthly public recognition in The Pulse (if desired)
For those who believe independent journalism deserves premium support.
As of June 2025, Premium members of The Pulse included:
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