From the Editor
A lot is changing in the world of journalism these days, but I hope the important things are not. At least that's the case at U.S.News & World Report. This week we have a new editor, me, the 11th in the magazine's 74-year history. We have a large and growing website that features breaking news, videos, and even blogs-read by millions of people a month. And we also have 2 million people a week who pay good money to get the print magazine you're holding in your hands.
But whatever the form of delivery, we're still in the business of serving our readers with the most useful, relevant information we can find. We do that based on a set of core journalistic values that also don't change. We prize fairness and accuracy. We play it straight, relying on the facts to tell the story and adding analysis, but not attitude, to help you sort out what really matters. We value your time and try to be as concise as possible.
Going forward, we'll put some more emphasis on our News You Can Use franchise, particularly in the areas of health, personal finance, and education. That kind of consumer journalism has been a part of U.S. News since its founding. It's become even more important as sophisticated readers look for reliable information they can act on, whether it's voting for president or picking a healthcare plan. I'll make sure it's reporting you can trust.
Finally, a word about Brian Duffy, who served this magazine and its readers in many roles over an 18-year career, the last six as editor. His good sense, good humor, and aggressive nose for a good story helped make this place special. He'll be missed, but his standards will remain.
This story appears in the April 30, 2007 print edition of U.S. News & World Report.