Rich Lowry

Editor-in-Chief, Rich Lowry, takes on the Left, and explains today's events in the context of America's remarkable history.

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Why the American Revolution is the Greatest Revolution in the History of the World

Unlike the bloody, utopian upheavals of France or Russia that descended into terror and tyranny, the American Revolution was a deeply conservative restoration of liberty rooted in order, law, and constitutionalism. Rich breaks down how America’s Founders fought not to dismantle society, but to defend established rights and self-governance against imperial overreach. Unpacking how the Revolution established an enduring republic anchored in human freedom, checks and balances, and the rule of law, Rich explains why the American Founding stands apart as the most successful and consequential political achievement in human history. Watch Rich’s full breakdown, leave your reaction below, and subscribe to National Review!

Rich Lowry

Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.

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