One-of-a-kind journalism prize, named in honor of the late Monthly book editor, honors exemplary nonfiction book reviewing that elucidates key issues of our times.
James Fallows
Posted inPolitics
Jimmy Carter, the Washington Monthly, and the Future of Liberalism
As Carter’s funeral and Donald Trump’s inaugural approach, it’s a much-needed time to donate to the Washington Monthly.
Posted inWar in the Mideast
Israel and the Politics of Paroxysm
“For some time now,” wrote the author in 2015, “it has been Israeli leaders who’ve never missed an opportunity to miss an opportunity.”
Posted inCharlie Peters
“The Washington Monthly—contained the smartest, freshest, and often funniest writing about politics and government.”
A journalist, historian, and filmmaker recalls working for the late Charlie Peters, including terse phone calls, “rain dances,” and why meeting this magazine’s founding editor was better than seeing The Beatles.
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“Charlie insisted that every article enfold The Big Three—reporting, thinking, and writing.”
This magazine’s founder, Charles Peters, 1926-2023. His impact on literary writing was as important as his impact on journalism and politics.
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Charlie Peters Changed Journalism. How You Can Help Continue His Work.
Many lovely tributes have been written to Charles Peters, the Washington Monthly’s founder, who passed away at 96 on Thanksgiving Day. They captured his brilliant editorial vision, unorthodox ideas about liberalism, unique (ahem) temperament, and eye for talent. Charlie trained a whole generation of young reporters who went on to careers at the commanding heights of […]
Posted inCollege Guide
The Washington Monthly College Rankings: The Origin Story
The journalists James and Deborah Fallows are best known these days for their hit book and HBO documentary Our Towns, a journey-by-small-plane look at the resilience and renewal of unheralded communities across America. I’ve known them for almost four decades as colleagues, mentors, and friends, and I am delighted to publish features by each of […]
Posted inMagazine
Bert Lance, the Press, and Company Planes
Quick: why did Bert Lance resign? If that question is hard to answer in specific terms, it’s no surprise—Lance left less for any specific misdeed than because the Washington tide had somehow turned against him. That’s why all attempts at precise, logical explanation of his demise have ended up in this hopelessly twisted fashion: he […]
