Interesting. I looked at it but was put off by the need for a US phone number and the process of jumping through hoops to get one. Also, I'm not US based so cannot write local US news - but then I've heard other topics can do well. I've also heard that the RPM payment system means they can reduce the earnings on stories - literally overnight - and you have to fight to get your earnings reinstated. Having said all that, I do wonder if I should take another look, as it's obviously working well for you, and the magazine publishing industry has been on its knees for years. I could do with another outlet for some bigger bucks than Medium.