The Atlantic’s April Cover Story
In “Private Schools Are Indefensible,” Caitlin Flanagan describes the obscene gulf between how rich kids and poor kids are educated in America.
The Atlantic Elevates Denise Wills to Editorial Director, Sarah Yager to Deputy Executive Editor, and John Swansburg and Bhumika Tharoor to Managing Editors
The Atlantic introduces “Inheritance”: A project about American history, Black life, and the resilience of memory
Multiyear reporting project debuts on the cover of the March issue with essays from Vann R. Newkirk II, Clint Smith, Anna Deavere Smith, Jemele Hill, Danielle Allen, and Anna Holmes
The Atlantic Hires Tim Alberta and Jennifer Senior as Staff Writers
The Experiment: Stories From an Unfinished Country, A New Weekly Podcast From The Atlantic and WNYC Studios
Hosted by Julia Longoria, with commentary and reporting from The Atlantic’s journalists.
The Atlantic Hires Three Senior Editors
Daniel Engber, Chris Ip, and Honor Jones join an expanding newsroom.
The Atlantic Hires Candace Montgomery as SVP and General Manager of AtlanticLIVE
New Tentpole Event on Pursuit of Happiness to Anchor Early 2021 Lineup
The Atlantic Hires Katherine Wu as Staff Writer
Wu joins from The New York Times, and will cover the pandemic
The Atlantic’s January/February Cover Story
In “How Science Beat the Virus,” Ed Yong reports on the most consequential science project of our time, and why the profession will never be the same.
The Atlantic Appoints Nicholas Thompson as CEO and Expands Board of Directors
Michelle Ebanks Joins The Atlantic’s Board, Chaired by Laurene Powell Jobs
The Atlantic and WNYC Studios announce new podcast, The Experiment: stories from an unfinished country
Launching in January, the weekly show will be hosted by Julia Longoria.
The Atlantic’s December Cover Story
In “The Last Children of Down Syndrome,” Sarah Zhang reports on the future of prenatal screening and genetic testing.
The Atlantic Hires Caitlin Dickerson as Staff Writer
Dickerson joins from the New York Times, where she covered immigration
Azam Ahmed of The New York Times Wins 2020 Michael Kelly Award
Ahmed honored for five-part series examining the root causes of the cycle of violence that affects many Latin American countries
Jenisha Watts Joining The Atlantic as Senior Editor for Projects
Special projects expanding under managing editor Gillian White
Introducing Planet, The Atlantic’s new section devoted to climate change
Planet launches with “The Heat Gap,” report by Vann Newkirk II on heat as the human rights issue of the next decade.
The Atlantic launches Atlantic Brand Partners
Interdisciplinary collective brings together the capabilities of a full-service agency, media company, creative studio, and live events group to offer a singular experience for clients
The Atlantic Festival Evening Event Schedule Announced, September 21–24 from 7–8:30PM
Released Today: The Atlantic’s THE AMERICAN CRISIS from Simon & Schuster
An urgent look at a country in chaos, by The Atlantic’s staff writers and contributors
The Atlantic Festival Announces New Interviews: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Bill Gates, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, and Maryland Governor Larry Hogan
Anna Deavere Smith to perform Festival opening. Virtual festival happening September 21–24 also features conversations with Hillary Rodham Clinton, Anthony Fauci, José Andrés, Padma Lakshmi, and Billy Porter