Political Journalist & Media Commentator; Former Editor-in-Chief at The New Republic; Author of "Virtually Normal"

Washington, DC, USA
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Andrew Sullivan Biography

Andrew Sullivan is a British-American writer, editor, blogger, and political commentator known for his contributions to political journalism, media analysis, and commentary on public policy. Sullivan attended Magdalen College, Oxford, before moving to the United States to pursue a master's in public administration and a doctorate in political science at Harvard. As the former editor-in-chief of The New Republic, Sullivan became the youngest editor in the magazine's history and expanded its coverage to include cultural issues and the politics surrounding them.

Sullivan's work has included critiques of health care policy, coverage of gay rights, analysis of the Supreme Court, and reporting on the Bosnian War. He received recognition such as Editor of the Year by Adweek and National Magazine Awards for reporting, general excellence, and public interest. Sullivan wrote the first national cover story in favor of marriage equality and authored the essay "The Politics of Homosexuality" in The New Republic, which has been cited as influential in the gay rights movement. His book "Virtually Normal: An Argument About Homosexuality" became a best-selling title on LGBTQ issues.

Sullivan pioneered political blogging with "The Daily Dish," which attracted a large readership by combining political commentary, reader engagement, and multimedia. The blog appeared on platforms including Time, The Atlantic, and The Daily Beast before moving to an independent subscription-based format on Substack. Sullivan's cover story for The Atlantic, "Why Obama Matters," played a role in shaping public discourse during the presidential campaign of Barack Obama.

In his book "The Conservative Soul: How We Lost It, How to Get It Back," Sullivan explores traditional conservatism and critiques the direction of the Republican Party. His collection "Out on a Limb" compiles essays spanning more than three decades. Sullivan has appeared on national news and political commentary television shows in the United States and Europe, and his writing has been featured in The Daily Telegraph, The New Republic, The New York Times Magazine, The Sunday Times of London, The Daily Beast, The Atlantic, and New York Magazine. He is the editor and author of the weekly Substack newsletter "The Weekly Dish" and speaks at universities, colleges, and civic organizations across the United States.

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Andrew Sullivan Videos

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Andrew Sullivan, President and CEO of the Internet Society, delivers an opening keynote at the Ethiopian Internet Development Conference in ...

Speaking Freely with Andrew Sullivan - YouTube

Speaking Freely with Andrew Sullivan - YouTube

Sanford J. Ungar, director of the Free Speech Project at Georgetown University, discusses the Free Speech crisis in America with Andrew ...

Andrew Sullivan: The Danger Of President Donald Trump's ...

Andrew Sullivan: The Danger Of President Donald Trump's ...

Andrew Sullivan, Writer-at-Large at New York Magazine, joins Lawrence O' Donnell to discuss his new essay, in which he says President ...

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