Political Animal

The Celebrity Journalists Even a Populist Could Love

by Eric Cortellessa January 30, 2019February 4, 2022

A new documentary about Jimmy Breslin and Pete Hamill has insights for today’s press corps.

The Grade

When Journalists Make The Story About Themselves

by Alexander Russo June 15, 2016January 9, 2022

Support the Washington Monthly

Founded in 1969, the Washington Monthly is an independent media organization based in Washington, D.C. Our mission: To preserve democracy and champion good governance through honest journalism and thoughtful commentary.

We’re not a subsidiary of a giant media company or a mouthpiece for ideologues. We’re independent, listened to by insiders and willing to take on sacred cows—liberal and conservative.

Yes, I'll Make a Donation

narrative journalism

The Celebrity Journalists Even a Populist Could Love

When Journalists Make The Story About Themselves

Are Men Okay?

Mental Health, Police, and The Death of Charles Adair

Media’s Misleading Voting Coverage Poses Dangers

Amy Acton Won’t Debate. It’s Worked Before

It’s Time for Our Own Gloria Days

The Health Care Crisis and How to Fix It

Never miss an article!