Who we are
About PSA
Psychedelic State(s) of America is an independent newsroom, archive, and convening network covering the most consequential shift in American mental health policy in a generation.
Our mission
Psychedelics are shaping American culture, inspiring communities to come together, sparking new interest in policy, science, and business... this moment requires a dedicated source of independent media to capture the most important stories of this psychedelic revival.
Psychedelic State(s) of America is a media organization committed to elevating and amplifying the highest quality psychedelic journalism, education, and information from across the burgeoning independent media landscape of today and tomorrow.
We are proudly sponsored by the Alternative Newsweekly Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting news outlets that strive to produce and sustain exceptional journalism.
Want to support independent psychedelics journalism in the public interest? Pledge your tax-deductible support to the PSA Media Fund.
Our Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
Psychedelic State(s) of America is committed to responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to support and enhance human written and reported journalism. While AI tools like Google Gemini and Anthropic's Claude are utilized for research and fact checking processes, they are not and will never be a replacement for human-created work, nor will they be utilized as such by the PSA Media Team.
What we stand for
Evidence first
We report effect sizes, sample sizes, and limitations — not press releases. If the data is thin, we say so.
Reciprocity
The traditions behind these medicines have custodians. Their perspective is a beat, not a footnote.
Independence
No sponsored coverage, no operator money in the newsroom. Partnerships are disclosed and editorially firewalled.