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Christopher Caldwell, born in 1962, is an American journalist with conservative viewpoints. He has contributed to various prominent publications, including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, and has held editorial roles at The Claremont Review of Books and the French quarterly Commentaire. His journalistic career also includes past positions as a senior editor at The Weekly Standard and a columnist for the Financial Times.

Caldwell is the author of two notable books. His 2009 work, "Reflections on the Revolution in Europe," examines the impact of increased Muslim immigration on the continent, drawing both praise for its perspective and criticism for potentially fostering fear. In 2020, he published "The Age of Entitlement: America Since the Sixties," which analyzes the unintended consequences of the Civil Rights Movement, particularly the establishment of racial preferences and its effect on the nation's constitutional framework. He is Catholic and his personal life includes connections to other notable figures in journalism and politics.

Christopher Caldwell is a prolific American journalist whose work often engages with contemporary political and social issues. He currently serves as a contributing writer for The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, lending his perspective to these major newspapers. His editorial experience includes a role as a contributing editor at The Claremont Review of Books, a platform known for its conservative intellectual discourse. Additionally, he is part of the editorial committee for the French quarterly Commentaire, indicating an engagement with international intellectual circles. Previously, Caldwell was a senior editor at The Weekly Standard, a publication that ceased operations, and also wrote columns for the Financial Times. His early career also saw him contribute book reviews to the online publication Slate.

Caldwell's published works delve into significant societal shifts and their implications. His 2009 book, "Reflections on the Revolution in Europe," addresses the complexities of Muslim immigration in Europe. This work was characterized by The Economist as both important and provocative, representing a strong articulation of a pessimistic viewpoint on the subject. However, it also faced accusations of contributing to a "culture of fear." His 2020 book, "The Age of Entitlement: America Since the Sixties," presents a critical analysis of the Civil Rights Movement. Caldwell argues that the movement led to unforeseen outcomes, such as the implementation of racial preference systems and a divergence from the original constitutional principles, which he views as a rival constitution.

“an important book as well as a provocative one: the best statement to date of the pessimist's position on Islamic immigration in Europe.”

“Just half a decade into the civil rights revolution, America had something it had never had at the federal level, something the overwhelming majority of its citizens would never have approved: an explicit system of racial preference. Plainly the civil rights acts had wrought a change in the country's constitutional culture.”

“not just a major new element in the Constitution but "a rival constitution, with which the original one was frequently incompatible."”

“It's curious that a book subtitled 'America Since the Sixties' doesn't actually have much history in it.”

“The reader turns the page expectantly, waiting to see what Mr. Caldwell has to say about President Trump. We will never know, at least not from reading this book, because Mr. Caldwell ends in 2015. ... That's a shame, because 'The Age of Entitlement' raises important questions not just about the future of the republic but about Western society more generally.”