Mark Steyn
Author and political commentator
Born
December 8th, 1959
65 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Canada
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An author and political commentator with a focus on culture and politics. Contributions to various publications include commentary on liberalism, political correctness, and culture. Notable works include 'America Alone' and 'After America', which analyze contemporary issues facing Western civilization. Steyn has also gained recognition through radio and television appearances, frequently discussing political topics from a conservative perspective.
Authored 'America Alone'
Authored 'After America'
Contributed to National Review and other publications
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