Still Good, But Inconsistent

The New Republic has always been a bastion of liberal intellectual political thought. Over the past few years it has undergone some clear philosophical editorial changes, and now varies its commentaries from liberal to conservative, and the views are not always consistent. It still offers some of the best writing, and certainly makes the reader think, but it does not approach the days of Richard Strout/TRB. A strong supporter of Israel and Al Gore, The New Republic remains an important journal. Unfortunately, its recent makeover has cheapened the look (do we really need all those black lines?).