The New Republic , the political and arts magazine that has been published for over 98 years, just launched a design overhaul that spans the website, mobile devices, and the print edition itself. It comes ten months after Chris Hughes, a 29-year-old co-founder of Facebook, acquired a majority stake in the property and became editor-in-chief. While Newsweek simply closed down its print edition, Hughes believes that it can work alongside the New Republic's digital offerings in a complementary way.
In a letter to readers, Hughes stresses that the 2013 New Republic can "no longer be just a magazine," referring to the publication's website, audio content, live events, iPad app, and more. "As we move into this new era, we hope to inhabit the...
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