along with the Atlantic monthly , this be probably one of the best mass-circulated literary\/cultural periodical in print today . with the Bush administration pursue a increasingly conservative agenda , Harper 's be really at its best since its editor have meaningful opposition to critique and criticize . plus , this magazine get away from the `` you need to know this '' mentality -- the write they publish be always excellent , but never limit to break news or urgent matter . well-balanced and enjoyable .