Created in 1925 as a forum to discuss current ideas and events in metropolitan America. Its editorial content is a combination of domestic and international news analysis, along with cartoons and features pertaining to contemporary American living. Regular issue features include criticism of culture, sports, the arts and fashion as well as fiction, biographical portraits, a letters section and a listing of New York's activities. Originally founded as a weekly, he magazine is now published 47 times annually, with five of these issues covering two-week spans.

New York Magazine covers, analyzes, comments on, and defines the culture, lifestyle, fashion and personalities that drive New York City. It was founded in April 1968 by the editor Clay Felker and the graphic designer Milton Glaser, and was among the first "lifestyle magazines" meant to appeal to both male and female audiences.

Founded in 1880, with seed money from Thomas Edison, Science continues to be at the center of the very best in research across the sciences, with articles that consistently rank among the most cited in the world. Science articles are peer-reviewed, and written to appeal to both scientist and layman. Regular issue features include a news and comment section, book reviews, and coverage of scientific meetings and seminars. The News section features late-breaking news and in-depth news analysis. Compass, an opinion section, publishes letters and commentary by scientists on current science issues. The TechSight section focuses on leading edge techniques and technologies. Topics include: bioinformatics, genome sequencing, and protein sequencing. This section is published in the third issue every month. The Research section features original investigative research and reporting. Other departments include NetWatch, This Week in Science, ScienceScope, Random Samples and New Products.

Written for music industry professionals and fans. Functions as the trade journal for the music and entertainment industries. Contents provide news, reviews and statistics for all genres of music, including music videos, related internet activity and retail updates. Editorial features interviews and profiles of musicians and producers and discusses upcoming music events, both national and international. Regular sections include: Top of the News, Artists & Music, International, Merchants & Marketing, Programming and Features. Also contains reviews, artist profiles, new releases, top picks, Billboard TOP 100, industry trends and news, concert tour information and festival listings and reviews.

Established in 1865. Offers politically liberal commentary and current events coverage of American politics, foreign policy, social issues, education and culture. Features reviews of literature, music and the arts as well. Special features focus on environmental and human rights issues, advances in military technology, the arms race, the economics of culture and assessments of regional economic climates. The Noted section offers brief discussions of various topics in the news. The Nation DOES accept bylined articles/submissions.