"The Atlantic," formerly known as The Atlantic Monthly, is an American magazine and multi-platform publisher founded in 1857 in Boston. It was created as a literary and cultural magazine, publishing leading writers' commentary on education, abolition of slavery and other political issues. Its founders included prominent literary figures like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Harriet Beecher Stowe. The magazine quickly gained a national reputation for recognizing new writers and poets, and encouraging major careers.
In 2020, Laurene Powell Jobs' Emerson Collective acquired majority control of The Atlantic, shifting its ownership from traditional media models to one intertwined with philanthropy. Though editorial independence remains paramount, this has aligned the magazine's mission with broader societal goals. As of 2022, The Atlantic is based in Washington, D.C.. Jeffrey Goldberg has been the editor-in-chief since October 2016, and Nicholas Thompson was named CEO in December 2020. The Atlantic publishes ten issues per year, covering politics, foreign affairs, business, culture, technology, and science.
