historian said:
The Atlantic has always been a progressive rag and progressivism has almost always pushed a Leftist and statist agenda. Too often it has also been Marxist.
In Politics, The Atlantic will be the organ of no party or clique, but will honestly endeavor to be the exponent of what its conductors believe to be the American idea. It will deal frankly with persons and with parties, endeavoring always to keep in view that moral element which transcends all persons and parties, and which alone makes the basis of a true and lasting national prosperity. It will not rank itself with any sect of anties, but with that body of men which is in favor of Freedom, National Progress, and Honor, whether public or private.
Historically speaking, it wasnt a mouthpiece of the progressive left..
The main shift didnt start until 2004-2006 and into its modern form in 2017