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Study Guide: The Atlantic: History, Influence, and Evolution

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The Atlantic: History, Influence, and Evolution Study Guide

Founding and Early History (1857-1900)

The Atlantic was originally founded as a weekly publication focused solely on political commentary.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Atlantic was established in 1857 as a literary and cultural magazine, not solely focused on political commentary. Its scope has always encompassed broader topics including politics, culture, and science.

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Prominent figures such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Harriet Beecher Stowe were among the literary giants who supported the founding of The Atlantic Monthly.

Answer: True

Explanation: The founding of The Atlantic Monthly was indeed supported by numerous prominent literary figures, including Ralph Waldo Emerson and Harriet Beecher Stowe, reflecting its initial emphasis on literary and cultural contributions.

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James Russell Lowell, a renowned poet and critic, served as the inaugural editor of The Atlantic Monthly.

Answer: True

Explanation: James Russell Lowell, a distinguished figure in American literature, held the position of the first editor for The Atlantic Monthly upon its establishment.

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In its nascent stages, The Atlantic Monthly addressed significant political topics such as the abolition of slavery.

Answer: True

Explanation: During its formative years, The Atlantic Monthly engaged with critical political issues of the era, notably including extensive commentary and discourse on the abolition of slavery.

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In the 1860 presidential election, The Atlantic endorsed Stephen Douglas.

Answer: False

Explanation: In the 1860 presidential election, The Atlantic's editor James Russell Lowell endorsed Abraham Lincoln, aligning with the magazine's stance on critical national issues of the time.

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Moses Dresser Phillips believed his literary associates understood the "American people" better than he did, hence the magazine's focus.

Answer: False

Explanation: Moses Dresser Phillips, a publisher, stated the opposite: he believed he understood the "American people" better than his literary colleagues, suggesting a desire to bridge the gap between intellectual discourse and the broader public.

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What was the stated purpose of the 1857 dinner party that led to the founding of The Atlantic Monthly?

Answer: To discuss a "somewhat extensive literary project."

Explanation: The dinner party hosted by publisher Moses Dresser Phillips in 1857 was convened to discuss a "somewhat extensive literary project," which ultimately resulted in the establishment of The Atlantic Monthly.

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Beyond literary figures, who were identified as instrumental founders of The Atlantic Monthly?

Answer: Publisher Moses Dresser Phillips and literary manager Francis H. Underwood

Explanation: While prominent literary figures were crucial, publisher Moses Dresser Phillips and literary manager Francis H. Underwood were also identified as instrumental founders in the establishment of The Atlantic Monthly.

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What was The Atlantic's political endorsement in the 1860 presidential election?

Answer: Abraham Lincoln

Explanation: In the 1860 presidential election, The Atlantic formally endorsed Abraham Lincoln, reflecting its political alignment during that critical period.

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In which city was The Atlantic founded?

Answer: Boston

Explanation: The Atlantic was founded in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1857, initially under the name The Atlantic Monthly.

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Which of the following was NOT one of the prominent literary figures associated with the founding of The Atlantic Monthly?

Answer: Walt Whitman

Explanation: While Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Harriet Beecher Stowe were key literary figures involved in the founding, Walt Whitman is not typically listed among the primary founders of The Atlantic Monthly.

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Who was the first editor of The Atlantic Monthly?

Answer: James Russell Lowell

Explanation: James Russell Lowell, a distinguished poet and critic, served as the inaugural editor of The Atlantic Monthly upon its inception.

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What significant political issue was The Atlantic Monthly known for addressing in its early years?

Answer: The abolition of slavery

Explanation: In its early years, particularly during the 19th century, The Atlantic Monthly actively engaged with and published commentary on critical political issues, most notably the abolition of slavery.

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Editorial Content and Public Discourse

Julia Ward Howe's famous "Battle Hymn of the Republic" was first published in Harper's Weekly in 1862.

Answer: False

Explanation: Julia Ward Howe's seminal work, "Battle Hymn of the Republic," was first published in The Atlantic Monthly in February 1862, not Harper's Weekly.

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An article by Charles W. Eliot in The Atlantic advocating for educational reform contributed to his appointment as president of Harvard University.

Answer: True

Explanation: Charles W. Eliot's influential article "The New Education," published in The Atlantic, articulated reforms that significantly contributed to his subsequent selection as president of Harvard University.

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Vannevar Bush's 1945 essay "As We May Think," published in The Atlantic, is credited with inspiring the development of the internet.

Answer: True

Explanation: Vannevar Bush's seminal 1945 essay "As We May Think," published in The Atlantic, is widely recognized for its prescient ideas that foreshadowed and inspired the development of technologies such as hypertext and modern computing interfaces, foundational to the internet.

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Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail" was published in The Atlantic under the title "The Negro Is Your Brother."

Answer: True

Explanation: The Atlantic published Martin Luther King Jr.'s pivotal "Letter from Birmingham Jail" in its August 1963 issue, under the headline "The Negro Is Your Brother," providing a significant platform for his views during the Civil Rights Movement.

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The Atlantic formally endorsed Hillary Clinton for president in 2016, marking a rare instance of formal endorsement.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Atlantic's editorial board formally endorsed Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election. This marked a significant moment, as it was only the third time in the magazine's history that it had issued a formal endorsement.

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The Atlantic has consistently criticized Donald Trump throughout his political career, including calling for his impeachment.

Answer: True

Explanation: Following its endorsement of Hillary Clinton in 2016, The Atlantic became a prominent critic of Donald Trump, publishing a cover article in March 2019 that explicitly called for his impeachment and continuing critical coverage.

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The Atlantic's March 2019 cover article urged Congress to re-elect Donald Trump.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Atlantic's March 2019 cover article, written by Yoni Appelbaum, did not urge Congress to re-elect Donald Trump; rather, it argued that Congress should initiate impeachment proceedings against him.

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The Atlantic's September 2020 cover story reported that Donald Trump referred to fallen soldiers as "heroes."

Answer: False

Explanation: The Atlantic's September 2020 cover story, citing anonymous sources, reported that Donald Trump referred to fallen American soldiers as "losers" and "suckers," not as heroes.

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The February 2024 special issue "If Trump Wins" suggested a second Trump term would be less impactful than his first.

Answer: False

Explanation: The February 2024 special issue "If Trump Wins" presented a collection of articles warning about the potential dangers of a second Trump term, suggesting it could be significantly more impactful and potentially worse than his first.

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William Parker's slave narrative, "The Freedman's Story," was published in The Atlantic in 1866, offering a firsthand account of slavery.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Atlantic published William Parker's slave narrative, "The Freedman's Story," in installments in 1866, providing a significant firsthand account of the experience of slavery and the pursuit of freedom.

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The Atlantic's publication of "Letter from Birmingham Jail" occurred after the Civil Rights Movement had concluded.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Atlantic published Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail" in August 1963, which was during the peak of the Civil Rights Movement, not after its conclusion.

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The Atlantic's endorsement of Kamala Harris in 2024 continued its historical practice of formal political endorsements.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Atlantic's endorsement of Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election aligns with its historical practice of making formal political endorsements, a tradition dating back to its endorsement of Abraham Lincoln in 1860.

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The Atlantic formally endorsed Hillary Clinton for president in 2016, marking a rare instance of formal endorsement.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Atlantic's editorial board formally endorsed Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election. This was a notable event, representing only the third formal endorsement in the magazine's history.

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What did The Atlantic's March 2019 cover article, written by Yoni Appelbaum, call for regarding Donald Trump?

Answer: His impeachment

Explanation: The March 2019 cover article in The Atlantic, authored by Yoni Appelbaum, argued that Congress should initiate impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump.

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According to The Atlantic's September 2020 cover story, how did Donald Trump reportedly refer to dead American soldiers?

Answer: As losers and suckers

Explanation: Citing anonymous sources, The Atlantic's September 2020 cover story reported that Donald Trump allegedly referred to deceased American soldiers as "losers" and "suckers."

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What was the main warning conveyed by The Atlantic's February 2024 special issue titled "If Trump Wins"?

Answer: A second Trump term could pose significant dangers and potentially be worse than his first.

Explanation: The February 2024 special issue of The Atlantic, "If Trump Wins," comprised numerous articles warning that a potential second term for Donald Trump could present substantial dangers and possibly exceed the negative impacts of his initial presidency.

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What made the publication of William Parker's "The Freedman's Story" in The Atlantic significant?

Answer: It provided a firsthand account of the experience of slavery.

Explanation: The publication of William Parker's slave narrative, "The Freedman's Story," in The Atlantic was significant because it offered a rare and powerful firsthand testimony of the lived experience of slavery and the struggle for freedom.

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What was the historical context for publishing Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail" in The Atlantic in August 1963?

Answer: It was published during the peak of the Civil Rights Movement.

Explanation: The "Letter from Birmingham Jail" was published in The Atlantic in August 1963, a period coinciding with the height of the Civil Rights Movement, thereby amplifying King's message during a critical juncture.

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What does The Atlantic's endorsement of Kamala Harris in 2024 signify in the context of its history?

Answer: It continued the publication's practice of formal political endorsements.

Explanation: The endorsement of Kamala Harris in 2024 represents a continuation of The Atlantic's historical practice of issuing formal political endorsements, a tradition that commenced with its support for Abraham Lincoln in 1860.

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Which influential essay on technology, published in The Atlantic in 1945, inspired concepts like hypertext?

Answer: As We May Think

Explanation: Vannevar Bush's seminal 1945 essay "As We May Think," published in The Atlantic, is widely credited with articulating concepts that inspired the development of hypertext and related technologies.

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Which of the following is an influential 21st-century cover story mentioned as being published by The Atlantic?

Answer: Why Women Still Can't Have It All

Explanation: Anne Marie Slaughter's "Why Women Still Can't Have It All," published in The Atlantic in 2012, is cited as an example of an influential 21st-century cover story that generated significant discussion.

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The Atlantic formally endorsed which candidate in the 2016 presidential election?

Answer: Hillary Clinton

Explanation: In the 2016 presidential election, The Atlantic formally endorsed Hillary Clinton, marking a significant instance of the publication taking a direct political stance.

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The Atlantic's endorsement of Kamala Harris in 2024 continued its historical practice of formal political endorsements.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Atlantic's endorsement of Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election aligns with its historical practice of making formal political endorsements, a tradition that commenced with its support for Abraham Lincoln in 1860.

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The Atlantic's endorsement of Kamala Harris in 2024 continued its historical practice of formal political endorsements.

Answer: True

Explanation: The endorsement of Kamala Harris in 2024 represents a continuation of The Atlantic's historical practice of issuing formal political endorsements, a tradition that commenced with its support for Abraham Lincoln in 1860.

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Publication Evolution and Digital Presence

The Atlantic officially dropped 'Monthly' from its name in 2001.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Atlantic officially dropped 'Monthly' from its name in 2007, not 2001. The publication schedule also shifted around that period.

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Removing its subscriber wall in 2008 led to a significant decrease in TheAtlantic.com's website traffic.

Answer: False

Explanation: Removing the subscriber wall from TheAtlantic.com in 2008 resulted in a substantial increase in website traffic and engagement, not a decrease.

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The Atlantic Wire was a separate website focused on technology news that was later integrated back into The Atlantic.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Atlantic Wire, launched in 2009, initially served as a news aggregator and commentary site. It was later rebranded and eventually folded back into the main The Atlantic website in 2014.

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CityLab, launched by The Atlantic, focused exclusively on international urban development.

Answer: False

Explanation: CityLab, launched by The Atlantic in 2011, focused on urban issues and innovation, exploring challenges and ideas facing global cities and neighborhoods, rather than exclusively international development.

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The website TheAtlanticCities.com (now CityLab.com) was dedicated to exploring issues facing global cities.

Answer: True

Explanation: The website TheAtlanticCities.com, launched in 2011 and later rebranded as CityLab.com, was indeed dedicated to exploring and explaining the innovative ideas and pressing issues facing global cities and neighborhoods.

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The launch of TheAtlanticCities.com in 2011 was aimed at covering issues related to technology and science.

Answer: False

Explanation: TheAtlanticCities.com, launched in 2011, was dedicated to exploring issues facing global cities and neighborhoods, not primarily technology and science, although those topics might have been covered within an urban context.

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By December 2011, The Atlantic's website traffic had increased by approximately 2500% after the removal of its paywall.

Answer: True

Explanation: Following the removal of its paywall in 2008, TheAtlantic.com experienced a dramatic surge in traffic, reportedly increasing by approximately 2500% by December 2011.

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The launch of a dedicated Science section on TheAtlantic.com in 2015 signaled a reduction in the magazine's coverage areas.

Answer: False

Explanation: The launch of a dedicated Science section on TheAtlantic.com in 2015 represented an expansion of the magazine's online content and coverage areas, rather than a reduction.

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What significant event occurred on January 22, 2008, regarding TheAtlantic.com?

Answer: It removed its subscriber wall, offering free access.

Explanation: On January 22, 2008, TheAtlantic.com removed its subscriber wall, making its content freely accessible to the public and significantly impacting its digital strategy and reach.

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What was the purpose of The Atlantic Wire, launched in 2009?

Answer: To aggregate and curate news and opinions from various sources.

Explanation: Launched in 2009, The Atlantic Wire functioned as a news aggregator, curating and presenting news and opinions from a diverse range of sources.

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Which website, launched by The Atlantic in 2011, focused on urban issues and innovation?

Answer: CityLab

Explanation: CityLab was the name of the website launched by The Atlantic in 2011, which concentrated on exploring urban issues, innovation, and the challenges facing cities worldwide.

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The website TheAtlanticCities.com (now CityLab.com) was dedicated to exploring issues related to what?

Answer: The innovation and challenges facing cities

Explanation: TheAtlanticCities.com, later known as CityLab.com, was established to investigate and report on the innovations and pressing challenges confronting cities and neighborhoods globally.

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What was the primary focus of The Atlantic's website, TheAtlanticCities.com, launched in 2011?

Answer: To explore issues facing global cities and neighborhoods.

Explanation: TheAtlanticCities.com, established in 2011, was specifically designed to delve into and elucidate the innovative ideas and critical issues pertinent to cities and neighborhoods worldwide.

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What impact did removing the paywall from TheAtlantic.com in 2008 have?

Answer: A substantial increase in website traffic and engagement.

Explanation: The decision to remove the paywall from TheAtlantic.com in 2008 led to a considerable rise in website traffic and user engagement, making its content more widely accessible.

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What did the launch of The Atlantic's dedicated Science section in 2015 signify?

Answer: An expansion of coverage into scientific topics online.

Explanation: The introduction of a dedicated Science section on TheAtlantic.com in 2015 marked an enhancement of the magazine's online offerings, broadening its scope to include more extensive coverage of scientific subjects.

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Following the year 2000, how did The Atlantic's publication frequency change?

Answer: It moved to eleven issues in 2001 and then ten issues per year from 2003 onwards.

Explanation: Post-2000, The Atlantic adjusted its publication schedule, producing eleven issues in 2001 and subsequently transitioning to ten issues annually from 2003 onward.

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Ownership, Leadership, and Business Ventures

The Atlantic Monthly Press was established in the early 20th century and is now an independent publishing house.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Atlantic Monthly Press was established in 1917. While it has operated independently and as an imprint of other entities, it currently exists as an imprint of Grove Atlantic, not as a fully independent publishing house in the manner implied.

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The Aspen Ideas Festival is an annual event organized solely by The Atlantic.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Aspen Ideas Festival, launched in 2005, is a collaborative event organized by The Atlantic in partnership with the Aspen Institute, not solely by The Atlantic.

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Atlantic Studios is primarily responsible for the magazine's print layout and design.

Answer: False

Explanation: Atlantic Studios is The Atlantic's in-house production arm responsible for creating custom video series and original documentaries, not for the magazine's print layout and design.

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Laurene Powell Jobs's Emerson Collective acquired full ownership of The Atlantic in 2017.

Answer: False

Explanation: In July 2017, Emerson Collective, led by Laurene Powell Jobs, acquired majority ownership of The Atlantic. David G. Bradley and Atlantic Media retained a minority share, meaning it was not full ownership.

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Nicholas Thompson, formerly of Wired, is the current CEO of The Atlantic.

Answer: True

Explanation: Nicholas Thompson, who previously served as editor-in-chief of Wired, was appointed CEO of The Atlantic in December 2020.

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The Atlantic moved its main offices from Washington, D.C. to Boston in 2022.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Atlantic relocated its offices in 2022, but the move was to The Wharf in Washington, D.C., not to Boston. The magazine was founded in Boston, but its headquarters have been in Washington, D.C. for many years.

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The partnership between The Atlantic and PBS's "Washington Week" began in 2023, with Jeffrey Goldberg moderating.

Answer: True

Explanation: An editorial partnership between The Atlantic and PBS's "Washington Week" commenced in August 2023. Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic's editor-in-chief, also serves as the moderator for the program.

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The Atlantic's first full-length documentary, released in 2020, was titled "The Freedman's Story."

Answer: False

Explanation: The Atlantic's first full-length documentary, released in June 2020, was titled "White Noise" and focused on three alt-right activists, not "The Freedman's Story," which is a historical narrative published by the magazine.

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David G. Bradley purchased The Atlantic in 1999 with the goal of transforming it into a niche publication for tech entrepreneurs.

Answer: False

Explanation: When David G. Bradley purchased The Atlantic in 1999, his stated goal was to shape it into a general editorial publication for serious national readers and thought leaders, not a niche publication for tech entrepreneurs.

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The 2005 move of The Atlantic's offices to Washington, D.C. was intended to foster collaboration among Bradley's various media properties.

Answer: True

Explanation: The relocation of The Atlantic's offices to Washington, D.C. in 2005 was strategically aimed at creating a central hub for collaboration among the various media properties under David G. Bradley's Atlantic Media Company umbrella.

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What is Atlantic Studios responsible for creating?

Answer: Custom video series and original documentaries

Explanation: Atlantic Studios serves as The Atlantic's in-house production unit, dedicated to the creation of custom video series and original documentaries.

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Who acquired majority ownership of The Atlantic in July 2017?

Answer: Emerson Collective (Laurene Powell Jobs)

Explanation: In July 2017, Emerson Collective, an organization led by Laurene Powell Jobs, acquired majority ownership of The Atlantic.

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Who is the current Editor-in-Chief of The Atlantic as of the provided text?

Answer: Jeffrey Goldberg

Explanation: Jeffrey Goldberg holds the position of Editor-in-Chief at The Atlantic, a role he assumed in October 2016.

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In which year did The Atlantic relocate its offices to The Wharf in Washington, D.C.?

Answer: 2022

Explanation: The Atlantic moved its main offices to The Wharf in Washington, D.C. in 2022.

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What editorial partnership did The Atlantic enter into in August 2023?

Answer: With PBS's "Washington Week"

Explanation: In August 2023, The Atlantic established an editorial partnership with PBS's "Washington Week," which was subsequently retitled and featured The Atlantic's editor-in-chief as moderator.

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What was the subject of The Atlantic's first full-length documentary released in 2020?

Answer: Three alt-right activists

Explanation: The Atlantic's inaugural full-length documentary, released in June 2020, was titled "White Noise" and focused on the lives and perspectives of three alt-right activists.

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What was David G. Bradley's stated aim when he purchased The Atlantic in 1999?

Answer: To shape it into a general editorial publication for serious readers and thought leaders.

Explanation: Upon acquiring The Atlantic in 1999, David G. Bradley articulated his intention to cultivate it as a premier general editorial publication catering to serious readers and influential thought leaders.

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In what year was The Atlantic Monthly Press established?

Answer: 1917

Explanation: The Atlantic Monthly Press was established in 1917 as the book publishing arm of the magazine.

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Controversies and Critical Issues

The Atlantic faced criticism in 2013 for publishing sponsored content that promoted the Church of Scientology.

Answer: True

Explanation: In January 2013, The Atlantic published sponsored content promoting the Church of Scientology, which drew significant criticism for blurring the lines between advertising and editorial content. The magazine subsequently removed the piece and issued an apology.

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The Atlantic's 2019 expose on Bryan Singer was initially rejected by Esquire magazine.

Answer: True

Explanation: The investigative report detailing allegations against director Bryan Singer, published by The Atlantic in 2019, was reportedly moved from Esquire due to concerns that the latter publication's approach was too cautious regarding the sensitive subject matter.

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A legal settlement in Japan in 2024 resolved a defamation case concerning an article published by The Atlantic in 2018.

Answer: True

Explanation: In January 2024, a legal settlement was reached in Japan concerning a defamation and privacy lawsuit related to The Atlantic's 2018 article "When the Presses Stop." The resolution involved removals, corrections, and clarifications.

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The Atlantic retracted an article by Ruth Shalit Barrett in 2020 due to the author's plagiarism.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Atlantic retracted an article by Ruth Shalit Barrett in November 2020 not due to plagiarism in that specific article, but because an inquiry revealed concerns about the author's trustworthiness and credibility, citing previous allegations of plagiarism against her.

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Ruth Shalit Barrett's lawsuit against The Atlantic resulted in the magazine being forced to republish her retracted article.

Answer: False

Explanation: While Ruth Shalit Barrett filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, which resulted in a settlement where the magazine reportedly paid over $1 million, the article in question remained retracted and was not republished.

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The Atlantic severed ties with contributor Yascha Mounk in 2024 following allegations of sexual misconduct.

Answer: True

Explanation: In February 2024, The Atlantic ended its professional relationship with contributor Yascha Mounk subsequent to allegations of rape against him, which he has denied.

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Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic's editor-in-chief, was intentionally included in a private group chat by Trump administration officials.

Answer: False

Explanation: Jeffrey Goldberg reported in March 2025 that he was accidentally included in a group chat by Trump administration national security leaders, rather than being intentionally included.

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The legal action filed against The Atlantic in Japan in 2020 was related to an article about Japanese politics.

Answer: False

Explanation: The legal action filed in Japan concerning The Atlantic's 2018 article "When the Presses Stop" was related to defamation and invasion of privacy, not specifically an article about Japanese politics.

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Jeffrey Goldberg reported in March 2025 that Trump administration officials had intentionally excluded him from a sensitive group chat.

Answer: False

Explanation: Jeffrey Goldberg reported in March 2025 that Trump administration officials had accidentally included him in a group chat, not intentionally excluded him.

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What controversy surrounded sponsored content published by The Atlantic in January 2013?

Answer: It blurred the lines between advertising and editorial content for the Church of Scientology.

Explanation: In January 2013, The Atlantic published sponsored content promoting the Church of Scientology, which generated significant controversy due to its perceived conflation of advertising with editorial integrity.

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Why did The Atlantic move the Bryan Singer expose from Esquire to its own publication?

Answer: The writers felt Esquire's approach was too timid regarding allegations.

Explanation: The writers of the Bryan Singer expose reportedly moved the story to The Atlantic from Esquire due to concerns that the latter publication's editorial stance was insufficiently assertive in addressing the serious allegations presented.

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What was the nature of the legal issues The Atlantic faced in Japan concerning an article published in 2018?

Answer: Defamation and invasion of privacy

Explanation: The legal proceedings in Japan stemmed from allegations of defamation and invasion of privacy related to The Atlantic's 2018 article "When the Presses Stop."

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Why did The Atlantic retract an article by Ruth Shalit Barrett in November 2020?

Answer: An inquiry revealed concerns about the author's trustworthiness and credibility.

Explanation: The Atlantic retracted Ruth Shalit Barrett's article following an inquiry that raised concerns regarding the author's trustworthiness and credibility, citing previous allegations of plagiarism against her.

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What was the outcome of the defamation lawsuit filed by Ruth Shalit Barrett against The Atlantic?

Answer: A settlement was reached, with The Atlantic paying over $1 million, but the article remains retracted.

Explanation: Ruth Shalit Barrett's defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic concluded with a settlement in June 2025, reportedly involving a payment exceeding $1 million from the magazine, while the retracted article was not reinstated.

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In February 2024, The Atlantic "cut ties" with contributor Yascha Mounk due to what reason?

Answer: Allegations of rape against him

Explanation: The Atlantic severed its relationship with contributor Yascha Mounk in February 2024 following allegations of rape, which Mounk has denied.

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How did Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic's editor-in-chief, become involved in a group chat with Trump administration national security leaders in 2025?

Answer: He was accidentally included in the chat.

Explanation: Jeffrey Goldberg reported that he was accidentally included in a group chat involving Trump administration national security leaders in 2025, during which they were organizing military strikes.

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The legal settlement in Japan in January 2024 regarding The Atlantic's 2018 article led to what actions?

Answer: Removals, corrections, and clarifications were made.

Explanation: The legal settlement reached in Japan concerning The Atlantic's 2018 article resulted in the magazine implementing numerous removals, corrections, and clarifications to the published content.

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What did Jeffrey Goldberg report in March 2025 about Trump administration national security leaders?

Answer: They accidentally included him in a group chat about military strikes.

Explanation: In March 2025, Jeffrey Goldberg disclosed that national security leaders from the Trump administration had inadvertently added him to a group chat where they were strategizing military strikes.

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General Information and Recognition

The Atlantic has been recognized multiple times as 'Magazine of the Year' by the American Society of Magazine Editors.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Atlantic has received significant accolades, including being named 'Magazine of the Year' by the American Society of Magazine Editors in 2016, and has won numerous other awards for general excellence.

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The Atlantic reported a total circulation of over 1.1 million in 2024.

Answer: True

Explanation: In 2024, The Atlantic reported a total circulation figure of 1,107,293, which is indeed over 1.1 million.

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What was the total reported circulation of The Atlantic in 2024?

Answer: Over 1.1 million

Explanation: In 2024, The Atlantic reported a total circulation of 1,107,293, exceeding 1.1 million.

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What prestigious award did The Atlantic receive from the American Society of Magazine Editors in 2016?

Answer: Magazine of the Year

Explanation: In 2016, The Atlantic was honored with the "Magazine of the Year" award by the American Society of Magazine Editors, recognizing its overall excellence.

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