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.Here’s a look at some of the history that The Huffington Post has made since 2005:21 Years of The Huffington PostThe Huffington PostAs we celebrate 21 years of groundbreaking journalism and digital media milestones in 2026, readers and fans can support the future of The Huffington Post by joining our membership program.Unlike corporate-owned news outlets that kowtow to special interests, The Huffington Post gives its audience a fast-paced and knowing point of view on the news that matters to them. Join the Huffington Post community and support fearless journalism.Close
21 Years of The Huffington Post
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.Here’s a look at some of the history that The Huffington Post has made since 2005:21 Years of The Huffington PostThe Huffington PostAs we celebrate 21 years of groundbreaking journalism and digital media milestones in 2026, readers and fans can support the future of The Huffington Post by joining our membership program.Unlike corporate-owned news outlets that kowtow to special interests, The Huffington Post gives its audience a fast-paced and knowing point of view on the news that matters to them. Join the Huffington Post community and support fearless journalism.Close
