Welcome to our FAQ page. Here you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions about JJ’s La Puerta — from our editorial process to how you can get involved.
📌 What is JJ’s La Puerta?
JJ’s La Puerta is an independent online publication exploring the cultural, political, and personal dimensions of credit, lending, and financial systems. We publish essays, reports, and commentaries that challenge assumptions and spark deeper conversations around money, inequality, and access.
📰 What kind of content do you publish?
We publish original features, opinion pieces, interviews, and data-informed essays that look at the impact of credit, subsidies, and financial policy on individuals and communities. Topics range from personal finance behavior to the financing of the arts, green lending, tax rules, and more.
We also cover underreported financial practices in rural, cultural, and global contexts.
✍️ Can I contribute an article or pitch a story?
Yes. We actively welcome submissions from independent writers, researchers, practitioners, and those with lived experience. Please read our Submission Guidelines before submitting or pitching. We prioritize originality, clarity, and depth.
💸 Do you pay contributors?
Yes, we offer modest honorariums for selected contributions. Payment details are discussed once your pitch or article is accepted.
📊 Where do you get your data and sources?
Our writers use a mix of public datasets, government reports, academic research, interviews, and industry documents. We believe in transparency and always cite our sources at the bottom of each article.
If you spot an error, you can contact us directly at [email protected].
🧾 Can I republish your articles?
In most cases, yes — with permission. We encourage ethical sharing of our content but require proper attribution and a link back to the original article. Please email us at [email protected] to request republishing rights.
🌍 Do you publish international content?
Absolutely. Financial systems and their effects are global, and we strive to include stories and perspectives from all over the world. We are especially interested in regions and voices that are underrepresented in mainstream media.
🤖 Do you use AI-generated content?
No. All our content is written and edited by real humans. We may use AI tools to support research or brainstorming internally, but our published material is always human-generated and fact-checked.
❓ Still have questions?
We’re happy to help. Reach out to us directly at [email protected], and someone from our small team will get back to you as soon as possible.