American · b. 1968
Rich Lowry is an American conservative journalist and editor. He has edited National Review, the magazine founded by William F. Buckley Jr., since 1997, taking the post when he was in his twenties. He writes a syndicated column that appears in newspapers across the United States and is a frequent commentator on television and radio. He is also a contributing opinion writer for Politico. Lowry is the author of several books, including Lincoln Unbound, a portrait of Abraham Lincoln as a champion of upward mobility, The Case for Nationalism, which argues that national identity underpins American strength and unity, and Legacy, an earlier book about the Kennedy family. His work focuses on American politics, conservative thought, and the history of the presidency. He is a prominent figure in American conservative media, and his writing has shaped debate within the movement over nationalism, immigration, and the direction of the Republican Party.