Mission: The American Prospect is the leading liberal magazine of national politics and public affairs. Founded in 1990, the magazine is committed to a just society, an enriched democracy, and effective progressive politics. The American Prospect is a blend of investigation, criticism, and commentary covering public issues like the economy, civil rights, health care, and education. The American Prospect’s in-depth reporting and authoritative analysis have made it a highly influential magazine and a definitive liberal voice.
Programs: Publishes "the american prospect," a magazine, and related internet website which contains scholarly and literary articles designed to inform the public on liberal philosophy, politics, and public life. The magazine is distributed and sold throughout the united states and internationally.
American Prospect is the best political magazine I read. Its stories are very well researched, it seems to have excellent young journalists, and the brief takes offer a good and sometimes amusing summary of recent events. I particularly like the extended coverage of complicated topics which they do several times a year.