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National Journal is a nonpartisan American weekly magazine that reports on the current political environment and emerging political and policy trends. National Journal was first published in 1969. Times Mirror owned the magazine from 1986 to 1997, when it was purchased by David G. Bradley
. It is now part of National Journal Group, a division of Atlantic Media Company
.
The magazine was established in 1969 by Thomas N. Schroth
, who formed the publication after being fired from his post as editor of Congressional Quarterly
, with many CQ staff defecting to the new publication.
National Journal is aimed at Washington insiders. It is mostly read by members of Congress, Capitol Hill staffers, the White House
, Executive Branch agencies, the media, think tanks, corporations, associations and lobbyists. Most of the journal's content can be accessed only by subscribers. The yearly subscription rate is $1,160.
The magazine has received three National Magazine Awards.
Some of its best known current and former contributors have been:
As of 2006, National Journal has an agreement with Washington Week
which ensures that at least one National Journal reporter is on the show.
In 2010, buyouts were offered to the entire magazine's staff. The magazine was relaunched in October, along with a new, free website.
David G. Bradley
David G. Bradley is the owner of the Atlantic Media Company, which publishes several prominent news magazines and services including The Atlantic Monthly, National Journal, The Hotline and Government Executive...
. It is now part of National Journal Group, a division of Atlantic Media Company
Atlantic Media Company
Atlantic Media Company is a print and online media company owned by David G. Bradley and based in the Watergate in Washington, D.C. The company publishes several prominent news magazines and services including The Atlantic and Government Executive and those belonging to its National Journal Group...
.
The magazine was established in 1969 by Thomas N. Schroth
Thomas N. Schroth
Thomas Nolan Schroth was an American journalist who specialized in coverage of inside the Beltway politics as editor of Congressional Quarterly starting in 1955 and then establishing The National Journal in 1969 after he was fired from CQ due to policy conflicts.-Early life and career:Schroth was...
, who formed the publication after being fired from his post as editor of Congressional Quarterly
Congressional Quarterly
Congressional Quarterly, Inc., or CQ, is a privately owned publishing company that produces a number of publications reporting primarily on the United States Congress...
, with many CQ staff defecting to the new publication.
National Journal is aimed at Washington insiders. It is mostly read by members of Congress, Capitol Hill staffers, the White House
White House
The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the president of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., the house was designed by Irish-born James Hoban, and built between 1792 and 1800 of white-painted Aquia sandstone in the Neoclassical...
, Executive Branch agencies, the media, think tanks, corporations, associations and lobbyists. Most of the journal's content can be accessed only by subscribers. The yearly subscription rate is $1,160.
The magazine has received three National Magazine Awards.
Some of its best known current and former contributors have been:
- Richard E. Cohen
- Charlie CookCharlie CookCharlie Cook , originally from Shreveport, Louisiana, is an American political analyst who specializes in election forecasts and political trends. He attended Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. He delivers election forecasts and rankings in his own publication, The Cook Political Report,...
- Clive CrookClive CrookClive Crook is a columnist for the Financial Times, the National Journal and a senior editor at The Atlantic Monthly...
- Jonathan RauchJonathan RauchJonathan Charles Rauch is an American author, journalist and activist. After graduating from Yale University, Rauch worked at the Winston-Salem Journal in North Carolina, for the National Journal magazine, and later for The Economist magazine and as a freelance writer.Currently a senior writer and...
- Stuart Taylor Jr.Stuart Taylor Jr.Stuart Taylor Jr. is a regular columnist for National Journal, a Contributing Editor at Newsweek and a Nonresident Senior Fellow in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution...
- Major GarrettMajor GarrettMajor Elliott Garrett is a Congressional correspondent with the National Journal. Prior to joining the National Journal he was the senior White House correspondent for the Fox News Channel...
- Susan DavisSusan DavisSusan A. Davis is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2001. She is a member of the Democratic Party. The district includes just under half the city of San Diego, as well as the entire cities of Coronado, Imperial Beach and Lemon Grove.-Early life, education and career:Davis was born in...
- Matthew CooperMatthew CooperMatthew Cooper may refer to:* Matthew Cooper , American journalist associated with the leaking of CIA agent Valerie Plame's name...
- Marc AmbinderMarc AmbinderMarc Ambinder is an American editor and journalist. He is a White House correspondent at National Journal and is a contributing editor at The Atlantic. He previously worked at ABC News and was chief political consultant to CBS News from 2008 to 2011. For years he was the author of an influential...
- Patrick Pexton
- Murray WaasMurray WaasMurray S. Waas is an American freelance investigative journalist known most recently for his coverage of the White House planning for the 2003 invasion of Iraq and ensuing controversies and American political scandals such as the Plame affair...
- William PowersWilliam PowersWilliam Powers may refer to:*William C. Powers, president of The University of Texas at Austin*William T. Powers, scientist associated with Perceptual Control Theory*William Powers , former New York state Republican Party chairman...
- Yochi DreazenYochi DreazenYochi J. Dreazen is an American reporter for the National Journal. His area of expertise is military affairs and national security. He is a frequent guest on radio and television programs, including The Diane Rehm Show and Washington Week with Gwen Ifill .Dreazen was born in Chicago, Illinois, US...
As of 2006, National Journal has an agreement with Washington Week
Washington Week
Washington Week is a public affairs program on PBS. Unlike panel discussion shows that focus on debate as a means of discussing topics, the program follows a path of moderation and discussion...
which ensures that at least one National Journal reporter is on the show.
In 2010, buyouts were offered to the entire magazine's staff. The magazine was relaunched in October, along with a new, free website.