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The New Republic was definitely beloved in the sense that some people loved it. It's not unanimous that The New Republic is a unique jewel in the universe of p
by humanrebar 11y ago
The New Republic was definitely beloved in the sense that some people loved it.
It's not unanimous that The New Republic is a unique jewel in the universe of political commentary publications.
Your points about needing to know good journalism before you can revolutionize a publication is well taken, though.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New_Republic#Controversies https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New_Republic#Controversies
- wyclif 11y agoYes, TNR is no longer a special snowflake. Much of the shine has come off, and their brand equity has taken an enormous hit. I hear Buzzfeed is hiring "writers", so TNR staffers shouldn't feel too despondent.
- rtpg 11y agoBroken record, maybe, but Buzzfeed does produce what you might qualify as "real" content. My favorite is their look at the passage of the AUMF http://www.buzzfeed.com/gregorydjohnsen/60-words-and-a-war-without-end-the-untold-story-of-the-most#.rj8Jwbwk8n http://www.buzzfeed.com/gregorydjohnsen/60-words-and-a-war-w...
- sirkneeland 11y agoIsn't that setting up TNR to meet a standard that no journalistic entity (or entity, period) can meet? (that is, being unanimously beloved)
- humanrebar 11y agoRead through the wikipedia link. Even if I disagree with someone's views, I should be able to respect the way they express them.