Welcome to Low Form News
"Prediction is a low form of journalism" is attributed to David Remnick, an editor I've never met — but if I did, I'd want to ask: did he actually say that? Because whoever said it, they ain't wrong.
Low Form News covers federal prediction market policy. We are not here to make friends with anyone in particular. I come in peace to break federal policy news on a growth industry beat.
Money is mostly joyless to me, so I don't bet. Not on sports. Not on elections, or word counts in Trump speeches. Certainly not on Congress — a subject rife with prediction markets on Polymarket and Kalshi.
Congress is also where my advantage would be unfair and unethical. Ask me how I'd bet. I can tell you. But place a bet — or accept a consulting fee — I will not. Any financial stake in legislative outcomes is completely inappropriate for a Hill reporter.
It's also dangerous. A motivated reporter on a niche beat in Congress can have enormous impact through their reporting. Case in point: Migrant Insider, my daily immigration newsletter, breaks a ton of news.
Federal prediction market policy is where Low Form wants to hit early and often. If you've got tips or exclusives — especially scoops — send them to tips@lowform.news.
Ethics matter in serious news work, which is why paid subscriptions to Low Form PRO won't be cheap. For now, you can get it free while we build this thing together.
You can help by sending any federal prediction markets you spot on Kalshi or Polymarket to tips@lowform.news. We'll take it from there.
Thanks for reading. More to follow.
Best,
Blagden Alley
District of Columbia