Mobtown Redux advocates for the rights of drug users through independent journalism on addiction, drug policy and the harm reduction movement in Baltimore. It is published by Logan Hullinger.
The name is an ode to Baltimore's nickname "Mobtown," an unflattering moniker to some but a representation of the city's resilience and grit to me. It's also a nod to the city's vibrant harm reduction movement, which helps ensure that those who use drugs stay alive. Mobtown Redux's logo, which features the skull of a Baltimore Oriole, was created by Hannah Glasco.
These themes represent the city I proudly call home. And that city also happens to be the epicenter of the nation's overdose crisis, which is one of the central focuses of this publication. Mobtown Redux aims to document the crisis, shed light on the plight of drug users and generate awareness of local drug policy.
Aside from some recent venerable projects, local outlets have for too long failed to capture the struggles and inequities experienced by drug users. Most attempts to do so manifest in cold, ill-informed reporting.
My goal as a journalist and recovering addict is to change that. And this newsletter encapsulates a radical, advocacy-based approach to journalism that's driven by the principles of harm reduction.
For some background, I'm a Pittsburgh native and award-winning journalist who moved to Baltimore in 2023 to write independently. My work can also be found in the Baltimore Beat, a local nonprofit news outlet, and Filter, a nonprofit harm reduction magazine.
I've spent eight years in the journalism field, but I've been a recovering addict for much longer.
Editor's note: This publication was formerly known as Mobtown Mag. For more information about myself and my work, visit my portfolio website here. To contact me securely, email me at lhullinger@mobtownredux.news or fill out the form below. You can also message me on Signal at loganhullinger.24.