Conor Friedersdorf

Conor Friedersdorf is a staff writer at The Atlantic, where he focuses on politics and national affairs. He lives in Venice, California, and is the founding editor of The Best of Journalism, a newsletter devoted to exceptional nonfiction.

What America Looks Like: Taking Photos of Hurricane Irene

What America Looks Like: Taking Photos of Hurricane Irene

The United States as seen by its residents More »

Why Your Mayor Has Never Been a Libertarian

Why Your Mayor Has Never Been a Libertarian

A partial list of the factors that keep local and state politics in the hands of the Democrats and Republicans More »

What If Journalists Stopped Trying to Be Political Insiders?

What If Journalists Stopped Trying to Be Political Insiders?

Jay Rosen says the press is obsessed with savvy politicking and that it tempts voters to focus on style over substance More »

What America Looks Like: Preparing for Hurricane Irene

What America Looks Like: Preparing for Hurricane Irene

The United States as seen by its residents More »

When Federalism Doesn't Go Far Enough

When Federalism Doesn't Go Far Enough

States' rights can't keep everyone happy with the laws they live under -- cities and counties should enjoy more autonomy More »

What Happened to Howard Dean, Anti-War Champion?

What Happened to Howard Dean, Anti-War Champion?

After making a name for himself by speaking out against the invasion of Iraq, the former DNC chair is praising Obama's mission in Libya More »

The Progressive Critique of Ron Paul: He Isn't Libertarian Enough

The Progressive Critique of Ron Paul: He Isn't Libertarian Enough

They say he's inconsistent and kooky, and they're right. But since the left doesn't have a better champion of liberty, shouldn't it cheer his rise? More »

What America Looks Like: Border Patrol Mustangs

What America Looks Like: Border Patrol Mustangs

The United States as seen by its residents More »

Is Marco Rubio the Future of the Republican Party?

Is Marco Rubio the Future of the Republican Party?

His speech at the Reagan Library suggested the GOP will stay on its current track -- against big government but vague about alternatives More »

Why Libya Isn't a 'Quiet Win' for America

Why Libya Isn't a 'Quiet Win' for America

Rather than get permission for the war, Obama waged it illegally. The rule of law in the U.S. will suffer, whatever the outcome overseas. More »

Had Mitt Romney Governed Texas His 'Jobs Record' Would Be Tops

Had Mitt Romney Governed Texas His 'Jobs Record' Would Be Tops

If you want to know who'll best tackle unemployment, compare candidates' skill sets, not economic data from their pasts More »

Why Does Ron Paul Scare You?

Why Does Ron Paul Scare You?

Many people seem uneasy about the libertarian congressman from Texas. But what's the worst thing that could happen if America elected him president in 2012? More »

What America Looks Like: The New MLK Monument

What America Looks Like: The New MLK Monument

The United States as seen by its residents More »

What Old, White Conservatives Miss About America

What Old, White Conservatives Miss About America

Their nostalgia isn't necessarily bigoted. People feel wistful for less racially enlightened times because everyone romanticizes childhood. More »

Why the Press Loves Jon Huntsman but Ignores Ron Paul

Why the Press Loves Jon Huntsman but Ignores Ron Paul

The media is fascinated by protest candidates who critique their own parties, but it marginalizes those who attack the establishment More »

Does Obama Deserve to be Re-elected?

Does Obama Deserve to be Re-elected?

In a Bloggingheads.tv appearance, I make the case that he does not. More »

Is Sarah Palin a Presidential Candidate or a Narcissist?

Is Sarah Palin a Presidential Candidate or a Narcissist?

The video she's produced about her time in Iowa is normal if she's a politician, bizarre if she's a private citizen, and selfish if she's a celebrity More »

What America Looks Like: Dust Storms Return to Phoenix

What America Looks Like: Dust Storms Return to Phoenix

The United States as seen by its residents More »

Why Do Parents Hand Their Babies to Politicians?

Why Do Parents Hand Their Babies to Politicians?

All that can come of it are germs, crying, and the exploitation of the child as a political prop. But there's a way to end the madness. More »

Jon Huntsman Is Too Likable, Superficially Appealing to Win

Jon Huntsman Is Too Likable, Superficially Appealing to Win

In the Republican primary, positive mainstream-media attention is considered a bad thing More »

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