Eleanor Barkhorn

Eleanor Barkhorn is a senior associate editor at The Atlantic, where she oversees the Sexes channel. A former teacher with Teach for America, she used to edit the Entertainment channel. More

She is a former producer for the Food channel. Before coming to The Atlantic, she was a reporter at the Delta Democrat Times in Greenville, Mississippi. She graduated from Princeton University, where she majored in American literature and wrote her senior thesis about Oprah's Book Club. For her first two years out of college, she taught high school English with the Teach For America program.

Is the Conan O'Brien Backlash Beginning?

Is the Conan O'Brien Backlash Beginning?

Since he left "The Tonight Show" in January, support of the comedian has been near-universal. Until now. More »

The Real Sport at the Kentucky Derby: Gambling

The Real Sport at the Kentucky Derby: Gambling

The horse race has its share of traditions, from clothes to food. But placing bets is the event's signature element. More »

Laura Bush on Gay Rights and a Tragic Car Crash

Laura Bush on Gay Rights and a Tragic Car Crash

Excerpts from the former first lady's new memoir are starting to appear, and they reveal her thoughts on a range of issues More »

Pasta and Energy Gel: Triumph at the Marathon

Pasta and Energy Gel: Triumph at the Marathon

After weeks of careful and often hefty meals, our Boston runner gets her just dessert: sweet success More »

Marathon Cooking: The Big Day Arrives

Marathon Cooking: The Big Day Arrives

After 18 weeks of training, a runner tackles today's Boston Marathon—fueled by pasta with mushrooms and broccoli More »

Recipe: Week-Before-the-Marathon Pasta

Meals during the last bit of marathon training need to be filling but not too rich, like this whole wheat pasta with mushrooms and broccoli More »

Why We Want Parents to Try to Ban Books

Why We Want Parents to Try to Ban Books

When adults attempt to restrict what their children read, they acknowledge the power of reading More »

A Pre-Race Rest (For the Runner, Not the Cook)

A Pre-Race Rest (For the Runner, Not the Cook)

As the big day nears, an athlete reduces her training and warms up with a different marathon: cooking Easter brunch More »

Recipe: Mrs. Sullivan's Egg and Broccoli Casserole

My roommate Caitlin Sullivan made this dish for our Easter brunch, and it was wonderful. It's a recipe from her mother, who calls it "cheese strata." More »

Recipe: Superlative Brownies

These brownies, adapted from a recipe by Nick Malgieri, really are deserving of their title More »

Recipe: Amber's Roast Potatoes for a Crowd

This dish was a big hit at an Easter brunch. Beware, though—the recipe serves 20, so it calls for a lot of potatoes. More »

Conan O'Brien to Return to Late-Night TV--On Cable

Conan O'Brien to Return to Late-Night TV--On Cable

The former 'Tonight Show' star will go to TBS beginning in the fall—not Fox, where most thought he would end up More »

'Sex and the City 2' Trailer: Aidan and Abu Dhabi

'Sex and the City 2' Trailer: Aidan and Abu Dhabi

The four girls head off to a flashy foreign city, where they can enjoy their expensive cocktails in peace More »

Whitney Houston's Taiwanese Understudy?

Whitney Houston's Taiwanese Understudy?

The singer has postponed tour dates in Europe due to illness. But maybe this guy could do the shows for her? More »

John Forsythe, 'Dynasty' Actor, Dies at 92

John Forsythe, 'Dynasty' Actor, Dies at 92

The actor was best known for his role as Blake Carrington on the TV hit and also was part of 'Charlie's Angels' More »

'Twilight' Saga Author to Release New Book

'Twilight' Saga Author to Release New Book

The teenage vampire series is technically over, but that hasn't stopped Stephanie Meyer from writing more More »

'Scott Pilgrim vs. The World' Trailer Released

'Scott Pilgrim vs. The World' Trailer Released

The movie is an adaptation of a comic book series about a guitarist who falls in love with a girl with a past More »

Music Loses 2 Icons: Jim Marshall, Johnny Maestro

Music Loses 2 Icons: Jim Marshall, Johnny Maestro

A photographer who captured the music of the 1960s and a doo-wop singer famous for "16 Candles" both died this week More »

Sarah Palin's Latest Next Step: Reality TV

Sarah Palin's Latest Next Step: Reality TV

The former Alaskan governor and vice presidential candidate adds a new job to her list: television show host More »

What's Next for Conan O'Brien: Fact vs. Fiction

What's Next for Conan O'Brien: Fact vs. Fiction

He's got a Twitter account and an upcoming comedy tour. Three rumors about what comes after that, and whether they could be true. More »

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