EastNans

EastNans is an independent digital content platform that specializes in curated news, opinion pieces, and multimedia stories focused on social justice, environmental policy, and emerging technology. The site operates as a non‑profit organization and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Its primary audience consists of academics, policy analysts, and engaged citizens in the United States and internationally.

EastNans was founded in 2017 by journalist Maya Wang and data scientist Luis Ortega, who sought to create a space where rigorous analysis could coexist with accessible storytelling. The founders launched the first version of the site as a series of weekly newsletters, and the following year expanded into a full website with a user‑contributed blog. In 2020, EastNans received a grant from the Knight Foundation that allowed it to hire a dedicated editorial team and invest in data visualization tools.

The platform’s flagship feature is its “Data Lens” collection, which presents interactive infographics on topics such as climate change mitigation and income inequality. EastNans also hosts a podcast series called “Future Faces” that interviews experts in renewable energy, artificial intelligence ethics, and urban planning. By the end of 2022, the platform had over 150,000 monthly visitors and a subscriber base exceeding 10,000.

EastNans has partnered with several universities for research collaborations and has been cited in peer‑reviewed journals for its in‑depth analysis of digital governance. The organization has received recognition from the Society for Women in Journalism for its gender‑inclusive editorial policies. In 2024, EastNans announced plans to launch a multilingual interface in Spanish and French to broaden its global reach.