Observations from Oregon on homelessness and checking out of American life
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 542 | Founded | 5 years ago | Last Issue | 4 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
mattlove.substack.comLatest Issues
Corduroy Compliment
I’d just scored a $1 Western at the Salvation Army Thrift Store in Coos Bay. I was heading toward the natural foods co-op’s free street library to peruse the offerings. I had two of my published books to donate. Why do I derive such joy giv...
Two Consecutive Mornings
Fog. A Sherlock Holmes pea souper.
5:53 in the morning,
homeless woman with shaved head,
wearing striped pajamas, barefooted,
pirouettes in the parking lot of a grocery store
dancing in gray, suffused by a cloud,
lit up by blunted spo...
Kelly the Boat Ramp Park Host
“If I can establish relationships with homeless people, they might respond to the work I’m doing and help keep it clean.”
So said Kelly, the new park host at the Empire Boat Ramp, who lives on site in her RV with a dog and three cats. We m...
Perry on My Mind
Perry McIntosh, a homeless man in Sellwood died recently. I wanted to pay him a tribute because he deserves one.
I lived in Sellwood caring for my invalid father from 2021 to 2025. While in Portland, I met and interacted with Perry countle...
The Sixth and Final Year of the New American Diaspora
Readers:
I began writing this newsletter about homelessness from Portland in the summer of 2021 and continued after moving to Coos Bay in the spring of 2025. The story that has unfolded so far here on the Southern Oregon Coast is both dras...
Key Facts
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for The New American Diaspora .
| Subscribers | Engagement | 71 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
Explore More
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Matt Love is the publisher of Nestucca Spit Press, a writing coach, and the author of over 20 books about the Pacific Northwest.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for The New American Diaspora ?
You can find recent issues that have been published by The New American Diaspora on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.
How many subscribers does The New American Diaspora have?
To see how many people subscribe to The New American Diaspora , simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.
How can I advertise in The New American Diaspora ?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch The New American Diaspora as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.
Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.
How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like The New American Diaspora ?
Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.
To find out how much an ad will cost, contact The New American Diaspora using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to The New American Diaspora ?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like The New American Diaspora . You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact The New American Diaspora ?
Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.