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.

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.

Established in 1933 and designed to inform contemporary males of their changing role in modern society, Esquire editorial focuses on current events, living trends, and career evolution, with features on fashion, the arts, politics, and the media. It also provides personality profiles and interviews, literature and technology updates, and travel and dining articles. Esquire is geared toward successful and affluent men who dress themselves, have the means and knowledge to invest, can order at a fine restaurant, have a healthy respect and admiration for women, enjoy enriching vacations, and have mastered life's basics. It targets the 25-50 age group and one third of their readers are women. Topics covered include culture and humanities, apparel and accessories, amusements, national and international affairs, general interest, sports/recreation/hobbies, business and industry, travel and transportation, health and medical science, and food and nutrition. Front-of-book sections include Man At His Best, a magazine-within-a-magazine section about style and culture with regular items: The Excerpts, Entertainment, Books, Food & Drink, Desire, Opinions, Cars, The Digital Man, and The Answer Fella. Additionally, the Style section regularly features topics like shopping, grooming, culture, and fashion, while the Folio section devotes eight to ten pages on the latest looks of the season.

Launched in January 2011. Serves as an online literary review journal covering the national book scene. Features reviews of fiction, poetry, and nonfiction; original reviews of classic texts; essays on contemporary art and culture; and international literary news.

Established in 1987 and designed for the experienced, discerning, frequent traveler, Condé Nast Traveler features an array of diverse travel experiences and information, encompassing frequent flier programs, art, fashion, architecture, culture, cuisine, and shopping, at a variety of destinations throughout the world. For them time is the greatest luxury, which is why their editors mine a network of experts and contributors so that readers never waste a meal, a drink, or a hotel stay wherever they are in the world.