July 20, 2009

This issue featured an exclusive interview with Sarah Palin conducted by Matthew Continetti, in which the Alaska governor discussed her shocking resignation and her future political plans. The cover story examined Palin's surprising decision to step down mid-term and what it meant for her political trajectory. The issue also included analysis by Reuel Marc Gerecht on "The Iranian Volcano," addressing the political upheaval and international implications of Iran's internal crisis.