Search

An interview with former technology executive Bill Gates is presented. He discusses the role of technological innovations in renewable energy for preventing climate change. He addresses the need for government spending on research and development (R&D) in energy. He mentions historical precedents for human energy transitions. Problems with wind power and solar photovoltaic cells are noted. His view on certainty purportedly held by environmentalists are addressed.

An interview is presented with former U.S. President Bill Clinton that focuses on his efforts since leaving office in 2001. Topics discussed include his efforts to encourage philanthropy, whether or not his wife Hillary Clinton will run for president in 2016, and the 2014 intervention into the Gaza Strip by Israel. The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) is also discussed.

The article presents the viewpoints of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg that were conveyed during the author's 2012 interview with him. The article looks at Bloomberg's policies related to preventing obesity by limiting soft drink sizes and the public opposition that resulted from his proposal, his thoughts on U.S. President Barack Obama, and Bloomberg's regrets about the impact of his educational reforms.

The article discusses the role of campaign contributions in U.S. elections as a result of the 2010 U.S. Supreme Court ruling entitled "Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission." The article focuses on lawyer Jim Bopp who advocates unlimited campaign contributions in U.S. elections. Topics include super political action committees (PACs), lawyer Trevor Potter who opposes Bopp's views on campaign contributions, as well as the role of the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

The article presents several American or worldwide trends, political movements, innovations, and phenomena occurring in 2009 and 2010. Authors comment on climate negotiations, the American identity, free speech, and unmanned air crafts. Other issues include educational reform, partisanship, and handheld electronic devices to soothe boredom.

An introduction is presented to the special issue of the journal on the U.S. Civil War that discusses topics such as the topic of slavery in "The Atlantic" magazine, reprinted articles, and the Gettysburg Address by U.S. President Abraham Lincoln.

The article discusses the political ideology of U.S. president Barack Obama, noting that conservatives believe he promotes a socialist agenda while liberals express disappointment in the choices made by his administration.

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the guest editor interview with the top national security officers of the U.S. where they discuss about world views, foreign policies and the Sunni allies.

An introduction is presented that discusses an issue article on the history of U.S. mass incarceration in relation to anti-black racism, noting the opinions of U.S. politician Daniel Patrick Moynihan on the issue and the impact of the carceral state on black families.

An editorial introduction is presented to the issue's featured section dedicated to African Americans and race relations in the United States, highlighting contributions by Nicholas Yan, Ta-Nehisi Coates, and Jeffrey Goldberg.

The article provides the author's view on issues concerning human rights, minorities, and the concept of Jewishness in European countries. He mentions the insight of Nazi leader Adolf Hitler about civil rights and the French Revolution. He also mentions the history of anti-Semitic expostulations and issues regarding immigration.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including U.S. President Obama's achievements as a president including having staved off a depression, his interest in the structural problems of the military, and the International Space Station.

An introduction is presented which discusses the magazine's change in format and design by creative director Darhil Crooks in the context of the journal's venture into internet publishing with three associated websites, as well as an article about the methodology of academic surveys in the issue.

An introduction is presented which discusses various topics of the issue, including astronomer Percival Lowell's research on the topography of the planet Mars, security concerns related to the information technology and the DNA of U.S. Presidents, and the leadership failure of U.S. Generals.

An introduction is presented focusing on the themes of the issue, including a preview of the 2012 U.S. presidential election debates, criticism of U.S. President Barack Obama's handling of race relations and the African American experience, and U.S. Civil Rights leader Booker T. Washington.

An introduction is presented on the issue's theme of big ideas, focusing on the Edsel Ford, the son of car manufacturer Henry Ford, and his desire to innovate Ford automobiles in Detroit, Michigan, as well as the urban rejuvenation of Detroit by artist Diego Rivera.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses several of the issue's themes, including behavior modification according to psychologist B. F. Skinner, the social aspects of mobile device applications, and the theme of social pressure in the short story "Honors Track" by Molly Patterson.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various topics related to branding and technology, including musician Kanye West's efforts to market his temperament to the standards of popular music, video game developer Jonathan Blow, and self-promotion on the online Facebook network.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses free market economics in light of controversies during the U.S. Republican Party's 2012 presidential primary elections, attacks on U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney's business career, and an issue article on market ideology.

An introduction is presented in which the editor reflects on the cover story about U.S. President Barack Obama's presidency in light of the ways in which former U.S. president Bill Clinton's presidency was and is judged through the lens of historical hindsight.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses the issue's article about the decline of the manufacturing industry in the U.S. through the story of manufacturer worker Maddie Parlier, who works for Standard Motor Products company that manufactures automobile parts.

An introduction to the issue is presented in which the editor comments on the relationship between economic decline in the U.S. and its impact on gender roles in society, the work place, and in marriage, evidenced by the issue's cover story by author Kate Bolick.

The article introduces discussion about the author's visit to the former Hanwang Township, China devastated by the earthquake Sichuan in May, 2008, the launch of the Atlantic Cities website with ideas on worldwide city life, and an online series of articles about helping the environment.

This article introduces the August 2011 issue by way of exploring the impact of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City on international relations between the U.S., Israel, and Palestine. The author reflects on the military course of action and domestic policy taken by the U.S. government since the attacks. Despite the possibility of increased attacks within the U.S., the lack of any sustained domestic attacks is attributed to the U.S.'s open society.

This article presents the author's thoughts on struggling in little league baseball as a child and receiving an individual performance award called the Coach's Award. Also discussed is his decision to allow his children to participate in team sports and how involved he is in his children's lives. He suggests that parenting is best approached by enjoying the process rather than trying to achieve complete happiness.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses how author Stephen King's article on the decline of the short story as a published form prompted the magazine to emphasize coverage of short stories in particular, as well as literature, art, and culture.

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the editor discusses various reports published within the issue including one by Tim Kane on the early resignations of military officers, one by Joshua Green on Senator Mitch McConnell, and one by Chrystia Freeland on the global wealthy elite.

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the author discusses articles published in the issue including one by James Fallows on technical innovations and clean energy, one by Megan McArdle on the benefits of computer technology to medical practice, and one by Christopher Buckley about a year spent on a tramp freighter.

An introduction to the issue is presented in which the editor discusses the Brave Thinkers feature which focuses on those who take risks to promote big ideas and includes doctor John Ioannidis, scientist Lonnie Johnson, and former U.S. Secretary of Education Diane Ravitch, as well as an article by Brian Mockenhaupt about the daily life of soldiers serving in Afghanistan.

An introduction to the issue is presented in which the editor discusses an article on Baby Boomers by Michael Kinsley, cover art by comic strip artist Gary Trudeau, and the characteristics of Baby Boomer U.S. presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama.

An introduction to the issue is presented in which the editor discusses an article by Jeffrey Goldberg concerning the Israeli intent to use force against Iran should it become a nuclear power, the 1981 Israeli strikes against a nuclear reactor in Iraq, and the role of the U.S. government in promoting peace in the Middle East.

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the editor discusses various reports published within the issue including one by Hanna Rosin concerning the rise of female power in the U.S. and the publication's annual Ideas List for 2010.

The article introduces various reports published within the issue including an article by Christopher Leinberger on innovative policies for cities, one by John Freeman Gill on art in public places, and one by Benjamin Schwartz criticizing adherents to the ideas of urban preservationist Jane Jacobs.

An introduction to the issue is presented in which the editor discusses the magazine's publication of short stories, experimentation with emerging technologies, and the importance of communicating ideas.

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the editor discusses the eighth annual State of the Union issue, an article by David M. Kennedy, who wishes that U.S. President Barack Obama would reunite traditional American realism and idealism in foreign policy, and another by David Frum on the 1880s, which helped create a government-reform movement.

The article introduces an article by Andrew Sullivan which presents an open letter to former U.S. President George W. Bush regarding alleged torture of detainees in U.S. prison facilities.

The article discusses the efforts of the General Motors automobile company to reinvent itself with the introduction of the Saturn brand in 1990. The author recounts participating in team-building exercises with Oldsmobile dealers on the Saturn campus in Spring Hill, Tennessee, in an effort to rejuvenate the Oldsmobile brand. He notes that both Saturn and Oldsmobile were phased out and the company, with an investment from the U.S. government, must create cars that the public will buy.

The article describes the author's experiences interviewing a member of the Islamic organization Hamas in Gaza and his description of his views on martyrdom. The unnamed man's own description of why he believed in the use of suicide bombing is discussed. Details are also given citing the news that he was killed in 2008 during the Israeli offensive.

In this article the author considers issues surrounding race consciousness, a topic raised as a result of the 2008 election of Barack Obama, the first African American president. The article also introduces this issue of the magazine, devoted to questions of race, citing an article by Marc Ambinder on the end of racism and a report on the minority status of white Americans by Hua Hsu.

The article introduces several reports within the issue including one by Henry Blodget on the history of financial professionals, another by Virgina Postrel on market bubbles and economic theory, and one by James Fallows on the Chinese investor Gao Xiqing.

The article discusses a 2008 redesign of "Atlantic Monthly." The November issue represents the eight redesign of the magazine, and was made in conjunction with graphic designer Michael Bierut and the design firm Pentagram. It is intended to present a more cohesive look among feature stories and other sections of the magazine.

The article presents an introduction to a series of articles of archival excerpts concerning U.S. politics that were published in previous issues, including "American Civilization," by Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Democracy and Efficiency," by Woodrow Wilson, and "Catholic and Patriot," by Alfred E. Smith.