There’s a famous anecdote in Boston media circles about the late Boston Herald reporter Paul Corsetti, who in the early 1980s began investigating the actions of notorious mobster James “Whitey” Bulger. One night, according to this story, Corsetti was at a bar and was approached by a mysterious gentleman. The mysterious gentleman, as it turned […]
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Truth Needs an Army
This is not a fight to the death. This is a fight against death—the death of our democracy. Even if Donald Trump leaves the White House in shame and dishonor prior to the 2020 election, Trumpism will still be with us. Even though Roy Moore was defeated last Tuesday, Mooreism will still be with us. […]
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Who Guards the Guardians?
It’s not like they’re going to stay honest on their own. As atrocious as the actions of Donald Trump and his minions have been, just imagine how much worse those actions would be if there was no entity to hold these people accountable, no voice to call them out on their wanton behavior, no countervailing […]
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The New York Times Recommends the Washington Monthly for Policy Journalism
David Leonhardt of the Times says that the Washington Monthly is a news outlet worthy of your support.
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Honoring What You Love
How the Grateful Dead explains the need to support the news organizations you love.
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Kuku: A Love Story
Remembering Kukula Kapoor Glastris, the Washington Monthly’s longtime books editor.
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Balancing Clicks and Substance
What people read and share isn’t the same as what they admire and value.
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The Anti-Monopoly Message Finally Breaks Through
The Democrats are at long last following the Washington Monthly’s anti-monopoly line.
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We Will Not Yield
Years ago, Billy Joel used to close his concerts with the following line: “Don’t take any s___ from anybody!” It’s worthwhile advice, especially now–and it’s advice we at the Washington Monthly plan to follow. We won’t take it from the Trump administration, that coterie of cretins determined to wipe away the advances of the 20th […]
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Why You Need the Washington Monthly More Than Ever
With corporate media collapsing, independent media is vital to the left’s survival.
