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The journals purpose is to inform debate on contemporary issues in public life with methodical, academic arguments from thoughtful scholars and experts. In 2019 the journals readership grew by 33 percent to 3 million visits for the year, thanks to its renovated website and improved content. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Program Service Expenses 628,581, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 123,852 Other Programs Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Form 990 is given to the management but not all of the governing body prior to approval and filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The required public documents are available to the public upon request, by appointment, at its Princeton, New Jersey location. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b The board and management periodically review the top salaries of the organization as needed to maintain a stable work environment. Historically those salaries are at or below market rates. 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