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National Review (magazine)
''National Review'' is an American conservative editorial magazine, focusing on news and commentary pieces on political, social, and cultural affairs. The magazine was founded by William F. Buckley Jr. in 1955. Its editor-in-chief is Rich Lowry, and its editor is Ramesh Ponnuru. Since its founding, the magazine has played a significant role in the development of conservatism in the United States, helping to define its boundaries and promoting fusionism while establishing itself as a leading voice on the American right. History Background Before ''National Review''s founding in 1955, the American right was a largely unorganized collection of people who shared intertwining philosophies but had little opportunity for a united public voice. They wanted to marginalize the antiwar, noninterventionistic views of the Old Right. In 1953, moderate Republican Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and many major magazines such as the ''Saturday Evening Post'', ''Time'', and ''Reade ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rich Lowry
Richard A. Lowry (; born August 22, 1968) is an American writer, and the former editor and now editor-in-chief of ''National Review'', an American Conservatism in the United States, conservative news and opinion magazine. Lowry became editor of ''National Review'' in 1997 when selected by its founder, William F. Buckley Jr., to lead the magazine. Lowry is also a syndicated columnist, author, and political analyst who is a frequent guest on NBC News and ''Meet the Press''. He has written four books. Early life and education Lowry was born and raised in Arlington, Virginia, the son of a social worker mother and an English professor father. After graduating from Yorktown High School (Virginia), Yorktown High School in Arlington, Lowry attended the University of Virginia, where he studied English and history. He was editor of the ''Virginia Advocate'', the school's conservative monthly magazine. Career After graduating, Lowry worked for Charles Krauthammer as a research assistan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |