How to pitch stories to Launcher

Washington Post - Technology News 

There's a particular kind of story that stands out to us: We want reported stories that reveal some kind of tension. How is the subject of your story changing the industry? Who are the stakeholders who will have to adapt? What's something or someone people have been overlooking, and why is that an issue? Pitches that demonstrate that you've homed in on a source of tension and that you're well versed in the answers to the crucial questions surrounding it jump to the top of our list.