Founded in 2005 by Arianna Huffington, Kenneth Lerer, Jonah Peretti and others, The Huffington Post helped usher in a new era of digital-first journalism and disrupted traditional media to become a global destination for news, politics, lifestyle and culture. Over the past 21 years, The Huffington Post’s editorial excellence has earned widespread recognition, including a Pulitzer Prize, a National Magazine Award, and numerous Webby and GLAAD honors.
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