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.

ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest. It covers a range of topics, such as government and politics, business, criminal justice, the environment, education, health care, immigration, and technology.

Written for members of and the people interested in the U.S. Congress. Reports on the interaction between Congress, the White House, lobbyists & the news media. Helps to explain the inner workings of Congress, the pressures confronting policy-makers and the various ways in which decisions are made. Features strong investigative reporting, profiles of lawmakers and aides, descriptions of the sociology and politics of Capitol Hill, book and restaurant reviews and coverage o Capitol Hill neighborhoods.

Established in 1967 by Jann Wenner (who still serves as publisher) and music critic Ralph J. Gleason. Geared toward young adults interested in news of popular music, entertainment and the arts, current news events, politics and American culture. Aims "to get our readers the news about who's made it, who's hot and who's on the leading edge." Provides reviews of new music, concerts and movies, technological innovations in audio and video, and interviews with artists, musicians and other pop culture figures. Includes fashion trends and lifestyle pieces, as well as commentary on political, social and legislative issues.

Launched in 1783, The Herald is a daily newspaper published by Newsquest, aimed at readers in Glasgow and throughout Scotland. It covers news, politics, business, sport, arts, theatre, property and motoring. Its sister newspaper is the Evening Times, and it previously had a Sunday counterpart, the Sunday Herald (launched in 1999).