The Dial

The Dial is an online magazine of culture, politics, and ideas with a focus on locally sourced writing from around the world. The original publication was founded in 1840 with a mission to create a “journal in a new spirit”. Over the course of the following century, the magazine reinvented itself several times, and in 2023, the current iteration was born. The new Dial builds upon its rich literary history, but with a 21st century eye toward reporting and international dialogue.