It is published four times per academic year, with a Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer issue.
The Columbia Political Review was created in 2001 by leaders of the Columbia Political Union, including its general manager, Yoni Appelbaum, and its publisher, Jaime Sneider.
[1] The early magazine featured book reviews, personal essays, opinion pieces, in-depth analysis and interviews with an influential figure.
It sought to foster political discussion on campus and become a platform for diverse opinion.
The Columbia Political Review saw its largest period of growth between 2001 and 2007, when circulation grew to 4,500.