Designed as a news magazine written for upscale readers who have a high degree of intelligence and critical capacity and are interested in contemporary trends in finance, politics, the arts, literature, books, cuisine, public and foreign affairs, science and technology, culture, food and travel. Editorial content is aimed at the serious reader and is comprised of reflective pieces and non-fiction that provide different perspectives on what is occurring in contemporary society.The magazine was founded as The Atlantic Monthly in Boston, MA, in 1857. It was created as a literary and cultural commentary magazine. It quickly achieved a national reputation, which it held for more than a century. It was important for recognizing and publishing new writers and poets, and encouraging major careers. It published leading writers' commentary on abolition, education, and other major issues in contemporary political affairs.The magazine's founders were a group of prominent writers of national reputation, who included Harriet Beecher Stowe, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., John Greenleaf Whittier and James Russell Lowell. Lowell was its first editor. The editor-in-chief as of November 2009 is James Bennet. The publisher as of November 2009 is Jay Lauf, who is also a vice-president of Atlantic Media Company.The Family section looks at covers the political, cultural and economic factors that impact American family life. The section has it's own public Facebook group and newsletter and runs coverage both print and online as well as in The Atlantic's podcasts and video content.The switchboard will transfer the caller directly to the journalist.Direct contributed content to submissions@theatlantic.com. When sending in content be sure to submit it as a PDF. Also include a short paragraph about the author and a description of the piece being submitted.

U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping consumers, business leaders and policy officials make important decisions in their lives. Devoted largely to reporting and analyzing national and international affairs, politics, education, business, health, science, technology and social trends. Timely, informative and compelling features focus on money medicine, culture, home, investing, education, travel and other valuable topics to help readers live and work smarter.

Created in 1995 and written for the entrepreneurial and business person. Provides insight into the latest innovations and new work practices, as well as the people, teams, products and ideas that define the emerging world of business. Includes profiles of business success stories in all walks of life, updates on the Internet and technology necessary for the future of business. Fast Company does accept bylined articles/submissions. Typically, contributed articles are 1,000 words or less. They do not pay for contributed/thought leadership/op-ed style pieces. Fast Company prefers submissions from contributors who are leaders in and knowledgeable about the types of industries and topics the publication regularly covers. Please send either completed articles or ideas for articles you want to write for FastCompany.com to the main email or the appropriate editor for the section of interest. Contributed articles run online; the print magazine is almost exclusively written by staff or by professional journalists who contribute regularly to the magazine.

Asharq Al-Awsat is a Daily, Arabic Language Newspaper based out of the United Kingdom. It focuses on the Middle East, bringing News about Culture, Sports, Economics, Health and Travel. The Paper was first launched in 1978. While it's based in the United Kingdom it is circulated world wide in 18 cities in Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the United States. Asharq Al-Awsat's Website is available in Arabic, English, Persian, Turkish and Urdu. It also offers links to the digital scan of the paper and links to social media.

Founded in 1888, National Geographic magazine is a monthly publication covering important stories about the environment, science, and natural history. The magazine focuses on educating its readers about the world, uncovering its past, illuminating its distant corners, and chronicling its sweeping changes. The publication, pushes the boundaries of human knowledge, exploration, and discovery, with regular sections including "Proof," "Embark," and "Explore." Since June 2023, the magazine has operated an entirely freelance-based writing model, and no longer offers newsstand purchases.