The New Yorker is a privately owned weekly magazine founded in the United States in 1925. Employing approximately 1270 people, it primarily publishes books and periodicals. The magazine is characterized by its in-depth reporting, commentary on political and cultural issues, fiction, humor, and single-panel cartoons. Its content encompasses long-form journalism, essays, and reviews across diverse subject areas such as politics, foreign affairs, business, technology, and the arts. The New Yorker has a long-standing reputation for high-quality journalism and has featured works by numerous prominent authors.
The New Yorker featured Pauline Kael as a prominent film critic starting in the early 1960s, before her time at the magazine. Jill Lepore, a staff writer and Harvard professor, explored the U.S. Constitution's history and its amendability in anticipation of the country's 250th anniversary. Photography has only appeared twice on the magazine's covers in its 100-year history; one instance was for the 75th anniversary in 2000, featuring William Wegman's Weimaraner dressed as Eustace Tilley. An exhibit celebrating the magazine's centennial ran at the New York Public Library from February 22, 2025, to February 21, 2026. Finally, Nadia Colburn, a writer, coach, and poet published in The New Yorker and Boston Globe, reopened enrollment for her online “Poetry of Attention” course in Fall 2025.
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