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The Atlantic Communications @theatlanticpr.bsky.social · 19h

The Atlantic’s journalists will not sign the Pentagon’s press policy. Statement here from editor in chief Jeffrey Goldberg:

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The Atlantic Communications @theatlanticpr.bsky.social · 6d

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...

The Atlantic Announces Paul Beckett as Senior Editor and Staff Writers Lily Meyer, Alex Reisner, Simon Shuster, and Yvonne Wingett Sanchez

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The Atlantic Communications @theatlanticpr.bsky.social · 17d

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

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Columbia Journalism School @columbiajournalism.bsky.social · 18d

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

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The Atlantic Communications @theatlanticpr.bsky.social · 24d

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...

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

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The Atlantic Communications @theatlanticpr.bsky.social · Aug 21

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 Emily Bobrow and Katie Zezima as Senior Editors; Will Gottsegen and Jonathan Lemire Join as Staff Writers

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The Atlantic Communications @theatlanticpr.bsky.social · Aug 5

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...

The Atlantic Announces Anna Holmes as New Contributing Writer

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The Atlantic Communications @theatlanticpr.bsky.social · Jul 30

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

Sally Jenkins to Join The Atlantic as a Staff Writer in September

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The Atlantic Communications @theatlanticpr.bsky.social · Jul 25

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 hires Jake Lundberg as first staff archivist and historian, and Drew Goins as senior editor

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The Atlantic Communications @theatlanticpr.bsky.social · Jul 15

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 Communications @theatlanticpr.bsky.social · Jul 10

Just announced: Idrees Kahloon is joining The Atlantic as a staff writer. More info here:
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The Atlantic Hires Idrees Kahloon as Staff Writer

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The Atlantic Communications @theatlanticpr.bsky.social · Jul 9

Just announced: Tom Bartlett is joining The Atlantic as a staff writer. More info here:
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The Atlantic Announces Tom Bartlett as Staff Writer

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The Atlantic Communications @theatlanticpr.bsky.social · Jul 8

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...

The Atlantic Hires Vivian Salama as Staff Writer

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The Atlantic Communications @theatlanticpr.bsky.social · Jul 8

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...

National Security - The Atlantic

The Atlantic's coverage on National Security

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The Atlantic Communications @theatlanticpr.bsky.social · Jun 19

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...

The Atlantic Announces Staff Writers Quinta Jurecic, Toluse Olorunnipa, and Nancy Youssef

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The Atlantic Communications @theatlanticpr.bsky.social · Jun 18

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...

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.

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The Atlantic Communications @theatlanticpr.bsky.social · Jun 17

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/.

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?

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The Atlantic Communications @theatlanticpr.bsky.social · May 28

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...

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."

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The Atlantic Communications @theatlanticpr.bsky.social · May 21

Just announced: Gitesh Gohel will join The Atlantic’s leadership team as chief product officer. More info here:
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The Atlantic announces Gitesh Gohel as Chief Product Officer

Gohel heads product and design at The Washington Post, and built conversation platform Speakeasy

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The Atlantic Communications @theatlanticpr.bsky.social · May 12

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

The Atlantic Hires Alexandra Petri as Staff Writer

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David Frum @davidfrum.bsky.social · May 7

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...

Anne Applebaum and the Most Corrupt Presidency in American History | The David Frum Show

YouTube video by The Atlantic

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One Free Press Coalition @onefreepress.bsky.social · May 1

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

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The Atlantic Communications @theatlanticpr.bsky.social · May 2

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

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”

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The Atlantic Communications @theatlanticpr.bsky.social · Apr 30

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 Atlantic Hires Missy Ryan as Staff Writer

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The Atlantic Communications @theatlanticpr.bsky.social · Apr 28

“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)

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