TA
πΊπΈ The Atlantic
Trust Score
92
High Credibility
Quick Summary
Political Lean
Left-Center
AllSides: Lean Left
Factual Reporting
High
NewsGuard: 100/100
Ownership
Atlantic Media
Parent: Emerson Collective (Laurene Powell Jobs)
Funding Model
Subscriptions, Advertising
Rating Breakdown
Factual Accuracy
82/100
How often does the source report verifiable facts correctly?
Source Attribution
95/100
Are claims backed by identifiable, verifiable sources?
Editorial Standards
90/100
Does the source have and follow clear editorial guidelines?
Correction Policy
88/100
How transparently and promptly are errors corrected?
Bias & Balance
60/100
Are multiple perspectives fairly represented?
Ownership Transparency
92/100
Is ownership and funding clearly disclosed?
Headline Accuracy
85/100
Do headlines accurately reflect article content?
News vs Opinion
68/100
Is there clear separation between news and opinion?
Track Record
96/100
What is the source's historical credibility?
Deceptive Practices
84/100
Does the source avoid manipulative tactics?
Notable Controversies & Events
- Kevin Williamson hiring/firing controversy
- Long-form journalism focus