The Atlantic
US OutletLean Left
The Atlantic is rated Lean Left across 3 independent raters.
High Confidence
Rater panel
| Rater | Rating | Evidence | Fetched |
|---|---|---|---|
| Media Bias / Fact Check | Left-Center | View rating ↗ | May 20, 2026 |
| Ad Fontes Media | Skews Left | View rating ↗ | May 20, 2026 |
| AllSides | Left | View rating ↗ | May 20, 2026 |
Editorial note
AllSides moved The Atlantic from Lean Left to Left in October 2022. June/July 2025 survey confirmed Left rating across all bias groups.