atrios

Atrios is the pseudonym of Duncan Black, an American political blogger, and the name of the political blog he founded in 2002. The blog, commonly referred to simply as Atrios, became one of the earliest and most influential voices in the liberal online political commentary scene. It features frequent posts that link to news items and offer brief analysis or commentary, often with a critical take on media coverage and political developments. The site helped popularize early blog practices such as cross-linking, quick updates, and reader engagement, and it contributed to the emergence of the liberal blogosphere.

Black's work on Atrios, together with his other project Eschaton, is credited with shaping online political discourse and influencing later bloggers and journalists. Atrios is typically noted for sharp, accessible language and for challenging conventional media narratives. The blog's enduring influence lies in its role as a focal point in the growth of political blogging and online media criticism during the 2000s.

Today, Atrios remains a recognized figure in blog history, and the Atrios site continues to publish occasional posts, maintaining a presence in online political commentary. See also Eschaton; Duncan Black.