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.

Good Morning America is a national morning news program that airs on the ABC Television Network. The show covers multiple topics including weather, food, health, technology, home and garden, consumer reports, music, musical guests and political analysis. In fall 2004, Good Morning America expanded to a seven day schedule with weekend editions every Saturday and Sunday. Good Morning American premiered in 1975.As part of the show's format, Good Morning America often interviews guests. The booking department wants interesting stories on any topic. They receive an extremely high volume of contact due to the broad content of the show, so they prefer to receive information via fax. Information sent is rapidly passed on to the appropriate person or place. Therefore, called-in information is easily lost. The show will contact you if they are interested. The show accepts mailed video, books and samples of products along with press kits. General information and news should be faxed to the news assignment desk. Breaking news and day of news is distributed through "the slot," the rotation of reporters that answer calls and faxes to the assignment desk for a certain time frame. Non-breaking news should be sent to the Futures assignment editor by fax.

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.