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.

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.

Founded in 1908, The Christian Science Monitor is recognized as one of the leading U.S. newspapers specializing in international reporting. With a reputation for balanced coverage of complex issues and in-depth analysis of events, the award-winning paper offers both news and features from its 16 bureaus in the U.S. and abroad and from freelance reporters across the globe. The print edition is distributed in the United States and Canada, while MonitorWorld, a weekly print edition, is available by subscription in other countries. Additionally, the Monitor Treeless Edition, a digital replica of the print edition, can be purchased online anywhere in the world. Articles can also be read free of charge on the newspaper's website which averages 4 million unique visitors per month and features exclusive Web reports as well as an archive dating back to 1980. Because the paper's deadline is midday, it is best to try to reach editors in the afternoon. Please send press materials via e-mail. Media Alert: Wednesday 5th November 2008 In April 2009 The Christian Science Monitor will become the first national newspaper to drop its daily print edition and will focus on its online edition. The Monitor succumbed to financial struggles but will still continue to print a weekend edition. The publication, which currently gets about 5 million page-views per month, is known for its in-depth international reporting, particularly on the Middle East. It will refocus all reporting and editorial assets onto the Web.

Published by Hearst and established in 1902, Popular Mechanics is designed to satisfy the reader's passion to know how and why things work. The publication covers how today's technologies affect the things readers are most interested in: their homes, consumer electronics, cars, science, computers, sports, and current events, and explains the way the world works in the 21st century. Editorial engages readers with breakthroughs on the latest advances in science and technology, and educates with informative how-to stories on digital technology, automotive, and the home. It also motivates minds to act with product reviews and comparisons on all of the latest equipment and products. Articles are broken into five departments: - Technology: covering the Internet, personal computers, computer games, and other consumer electronics - Automotive: featuring articles about new car models, motor sports, and automotive repair and maintenance - Science: covering general interest health, technology, and physical science topics - Home: offering home maintenance and renovation information - Outdoors: covering sports and outdoor recreation Other editorial sections include: - Technology Watch: a front-of-book section offering short news items on technology, aviation, environment, energy, computers, robotics, space, transportation, health, and military - Spy Report: comprehensive sneak peeks of cars and trucks coming out of the U.S., Europe, and Asia - Great Stuff: listing new home, automotive, recreation, consumer electronics, and fitness products - Time Machine: revisiting article topics from 90, 60, and 30 years ago