Boston Review

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About

Boston Review is a political and literary forum—a public space for discussion of ideas, politics, and culture. Independent and nonprofit, animated by hope and committed to equality, we believe in the power of collective reasoning and imagination to create a more just world.
To that end, we publish a diverse range of voices and views—on the web (always for free), in print (four times a year), and at public events (not just in Boston). By fostering the open and engaged exchange of ideas essential to a flourishing democracy, we aim to create a more egalitarian public sphere. Our signature feature is the Forum, which subjects arguments to constructive scrutiny and debate.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 1975

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 4 x per year
Print Publication Print Publication: Published 4 x per year

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Statistics Synopsis

Faster: Boston Review's overall average response time is faster than most magazines.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Review: Up to 5,000 words.
Essay: Up to 5,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism.
Politics/Political Science.
Society/Culture.
Other: May vary.

Payment:

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Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Boston Review Submission Statistics

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Accuracy

We have received 6 reports from 5 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

Days Reported

0 min | 3.2 mean avg | 1.0 median | 9 max days (1,192.8 std dev)

Pending

1 response is pending (80 days waiting).

Other Information

Most recent response reported was received on 18 Jun 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 17 Jun 2026.
Date compiled: 06 Sep 2026 17:44 UTC (5 hours, 7 minutes ago).

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Dates

Last Updated: 31 Aug 2026

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