Rich Lowry

Rich Lowry is the editor of National Review.

Rich Lowry is the editor of National Review. He writes for Politico, and often appears on such public-affairs programs as Meet the Press. He is a regular panelist on the KCRW program Left, Right & Center. He is the author of Lincoln Unbound, The Case for Nationalism: How It Made Us Powerful, United, and Free, and Legacy: Paying the Price for the Clinton Years — a New York Times bestseller.

Lowry began his career as a research assistant for Charles Krauthammer. In 1997 he was selected by William F. Buckley to lead National Review.

U.S.

‘Of Course Destruction of Property is Violence’

By Rich Lowry 12:22 PM

Rich Lowry wrote for Politico today about the new vogue for minimizing looting and arson.

U.S.

The Battle over St. John’s — the Park Police Version

By Rich Lowry June 2, 2020

The acting chief states no tear gas was used in the confrontation with protesters.

U.S.

‘If I’m not over here blowing up stuff, if I’m not over here messing up my community, then what are ya’ll doing?’

By Rich Lowry June 2, 2020

Terrence Floyd, brother of George, has made himself a welcome and brave voice of calm and peace, even though he has reason to be angrier than anyone else.

U.S.

New York City’s Shame

By Rich Lowry June 2, 2020

It’s time to call in the National Guard.

U.S.

‘Yes, Meet Rioters with Overwhelming Force’

By Rich Lowry June 2, 2020

Restoring order to America’s cities isn’t a complicated proposition. All it requires is resources and determination.

U.S.

Yes, Meet Rioters with Overwhelming Force

By Rich Lowry June 2, 2020

Like fire, unchecked violence feeds on itself.

PC Culture

For Looters, Looting Is Fun

By Rich Lowry May 31, 2020

One important thing to realize about looting is that it's usually enjoyable for those engaged in it, who exult in the momentary suspension of any rules.

Politics & Policy

The Idiotic Theory of Police ‘Escalation’

By Rich Lowry May 31, 2020

A common argument on the Left is that if the police show up in force, it “escalates” the situation.

Politics & Policy

The Astonishing Hypocrisy on Social Distancing

By Rich Lowry May 31, 2020

Now that we have enormous crowds gathering in cities all over the country to protest the death of George Floyd, the talk of the importance of social distancing has almost ...

U.S.

The Return of the Tea Party

By Rich Lowry May 29, 2020

Being told what to do by epidemiologists and officials wielding SCIENCE as their authority has been enough to bring Tea Party–era liberty back in vogue.