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The Atlantic Announces Paul Beckett as Senior Editor and Staff Writers Lily Meyer, Alex Reisner, Simon Shuster, and Yvonne Wingett Sanchez None

We’re excited to announce five journalists as part of a continued newsroom expansion: Paul Beckett as senior editor, and Lily Meyer, @alexreisner.bsky.social, @shustry.bsky.social, and @yvonnewingett.bsky.social as staff writers. More here: www.theatlantic.com/press-releas...

Statement from The Atlantic’s editor in chief Jeffrey Goldberg:

🎉 Congratulations to @jeffreygoldberg.bsky.social, editor-in-chief of @theatlantic.com, on receiving the 2025 John Chancellor Award for Excellence in Journalism!

Sarah Topol Wins 2025 Michael Kelly Award for The New York Times Magazine Feature on “The Deserter” From the Russian Army Finalists are from the The Baltimore Banner and Bloomberg Businessweek

Just announced: Sarah Topol is the winner of the 22nd annual Michael Kelly Award for “The Deserter,” published last year by The New York Times Magazine. Read more here: www.theatlantic.com/press-releas...

The Atlantic Announces Emily Bobrow and Katie Zezima as Senior Editors; Will Gottsegen and Jonathan Lemire Join as Staff Writers None

We’re excited to announce four new members of The Atlantic’s editorial staff: Emily Bobrow and Katie Zezima are joining as senior editors; and @willgottsegen.com ‬and @jonlemire.bsky.social join as staff writers. More here: www.theatlantic.com/press-releas...

The Atlantic Announces Anna Holmes as New Contributing Writer None

Just announced: Anna Holmes is joining The Atlantic as a contributing writer, covering a wide range of subjects relating to American culture. More info here: www.theatlantic.com/press-releas...

Sally Jenkins to Join The Atlantic as a Staff Writer in September None

Just announced: @sallyjenx.bsky.social is joining The Atlantic as a staff writer in September. More info here: www.theatlantic.com/press-releas...

The Atlantic hires Jake Lundberg as first staff archivist and historian, and Drew Goins as senior editor None

The Atlantic just announced two new staff on the editorial team: Jake Lundberg as The Atlantic’s first in-house historian and archivist, and Drew Goins as a senior editor. More info here:
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The Atlantic has partnered with Google to create a Featured Notebook, available now in Google NotebookLM. Check out an advice notebook based on Arthur C. Brooks’ “How to Build A Life” columns in The Atlantic. Find it here:
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The Atlantic Hires Idrees Kahloon as Staff Writer None

Just announced: Idrees Kahloon is joining The Atlantic as a staff writer. More info here:
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The Atlantic Announces Tom Bartlett as Staff Writer None

Just announced: Tom Bartlett is joining The Atlantic as a staff writer. More info here:
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The Atlantic Hires Vivian Salama as Staff Writer None

Just announced: The Atlantic has hired Vivian Salama as a staff writer, as part of a dramatic expansion of reporting at the intersection of national defense, technology, and global conflict. More info here: www.theatlantic.com/press-releas...

National Security - The Atlantic The Atlantic's coverage on National Security

News: Today The Atlantic launched a new National Security section and newsletter, marking a dramatic expansion of reporting at the intersection of national defense, technology, and global conflict. Sign up for the newsletter, and explore the section: www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...

The Atlantic Announces Staff Writers Quinta Jurecic, Toluse Olorunnipa, and Nancy Youssef None

Just announced: @qjurecic.bsky.social‬, Toluse Olorunnipa, and @nancyayoussef.bsky.social are joining The Atlantic as staff writers. More info here: www.theatlantic.com/press-releas...

What does it mean to show mercy to someone on death row? The Atlantic staff writer Elizabeth Bruenig talks about her decision to serve as a witness to state-sanctioned executions, and what she's learned about mercy, faith and the possibility of redemption.

Staff writer Elizabeth Bruenig joined @nprfreshair.bsky.social to discuss her cover story for The Atlantic’s July issue, “Inside America’s Death Chambers,” on what years of witnessing executions taught her about sin, mercy, and the possibility of redemption. Listen here: www.npr.org/2025/06/16/n...

The Atlantic Games Welcome to The Atlantic’s digital parlor of puzzles and play. Are you ready to challenge your intellect and expand your mind?

Today we launched The Atlantic Games – a new destination for puzzles and play – featuring two brand-new daily word games, Fluxis and Stacks, alongside three existing favorites: Bracket City, the Crossword, and Caleb’s Inferno. Find your next favorite game: www.theatlantic.com/games/.

Understanding JD Vance's meteoric rise, from 'Hillbilly Elegy' to the White House The Atlantic writer George Packer calls JD Vance the most interesting figure in the Trump administration: "He's capable of complex thought, and I also think he may be the future of the MAGA movement."

Staff writer George Packer joined @nprfreshair.bsky.social to discuss his feature for The Atlantic’s July issue, “The Talented Mr. Vance.” Listen to the interview here: www.npr.org/2025/05/28/n...

The Atlantic announces Gitesh Gohel as Chief Product Officer Gohel heads product and design at The Washington Post, and built conversation platform Speakeasy

Just announced: Gitesh Gohel will join The Atlantic’s leadership team as chief product officer. More info here:
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The Atlantic Hires Alexandra Petri as Staff Writer None

Just announced: The Atlantic is hiring @petridishes.bsky.social as a staff writer. More info here: www.theatlantic.com/press-releas...

YouTube video by The Atlantic Anne Applebaum and the Most Corrupt Presidency in American History | The David Frum Show

Tomorrow marks 30 days since @TheAtlantic launched the David Frum Show. Today we surpassed 1 million total views on YouTube alone. Come take a look if you have not already! www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpU2...

Ahead of World Press Freedom Day, global media outlets unite as the One Free Press Coalition to publish this annual “10 Most Urgent” list, bringing attention to fellow journalists who are being imprisoned for seeking to tell the truth. onefreepresscoalition.com/list/may-2025 #OneFreePress #WPFD2025

Jamie Thompson and Josh Tyrangiel Joining The Atlantic as Staff Writers Thompson won 2025 National Magazine Award for Atlantic cover story, “To Stop a Shooter”

Just announced: Jamie Thompson and @tyrangiel.bsky.social are joining The Atlantic as staff writers. More info here: www.theatlantic.com/press-releas...

The Atlantic Hires Missy Ryan as Staff Writer None

Just announced: The Atlantic is hiring Missy Ryan as a staff writer, as part of a continued expansion of national security coverage. More info here:
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“The first time, I had two things to do—run the country and survive; I had all these crooked guys,” Trump told The Atlantic. “And the second time, I run the country and the world.” Read the story tomorrow at theatlantic.com. (3/3)

First reaching Trump by phone in March, and then for a sit-down in the Oval Office joined by editor in chief Jeffrey Goldberg, they report that Trump’s time in the political wilderness following his loss in 2020 is crucial to understanding how he’s exercising power now. (2/3)

Coming tomorrow is The Atlantic’s June cover story, by staff writers Ashley Parker and Michael Scherer. Ashley and Michael have interviewed President Donald Trump twice along with dozens of top advisers, senior aides, allies, and adversaries. (1/3)

The Atlantic Hires Jenna Johnson and Dan Zak as Senior Editors, and Tyler Austin Harper as Staff Writer None

Just announced: Tyler Austin Harper, previously a contributing writer, will become a staff writer at The Atlantic; and Jenna Johnson and @mrdanzak.bsky.social will join as senior editors. More info here: www.theatlantic.com/press-releas...

The winners of the 2025 Zenger Prize have been announced, including Atlantic staff writers @caitlindickerson.bsky.social and @mckaycoppins.bsky.social: Caitlin for “Seventy Miles in Hell” and McKay for “The Most Revealing Moment of a Trump Rally.” More info here: www.zengerhouse.com/2025-winners

Meet your next word game obsession: Bracket City. In The Atlantic's new game, created by independent game designer Ben Gross, players solve nested layers of clues to uncover a fact about the given day in history. [Work performed in a theater] [not later]: www.theatlantic.com/games/bracke...

How to Defy Death Does biohacking actually work?

🎙️ The new season of @theatlantic.com's How To podcast, “How to Age Up,” launches today. In the first episode, hosts @yeahyeahyasmin.bsky.social and Natalie Brennan speak with guest @caulfieldtim.bsky.social about whether biohacking actually works. Listen here: www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/arc...