Introducing Carlos Lozada: An Insightful Voice in Politics and Culture

What I Focus On

I dedicate my writing to exploring the realms of politics, culture, history, and public policy, primarily by delving into nonfictional works such as books, Supreme Court verdicts, and reports arising from congressional investigations or commissions. A particular interest of mine is the way public figures reveal their personalities, consciously or not, through their written works. When I explore campaign literature, political biographies, or memoirs from Washington, I’m often told, ‘You read those books so we don’t have to!’ While that might be the case, trust me, these texts are ripe with valuable insights. This pursuit has led me to author two books: ‘What Were We Thinking: A Brief Intellectual History of the Trump Era’ (2020) and ‘The Washington Book: How to Read Politics and Politicians’ (2024). I consciously steer clear from casual opinion offering, instead, aiming to present a balanced exploration of various ideas and arguments to help readers, alongside myself, form informed conclusions.

My Background

Before my role at The Times began in 2022, I spent a substantial 17 years with The Washington Post. My roles there included serving as the nonfiction book critic, Outlook editor, as well as roles overseeing national security and economics. My earlier experiences include being the managing editor at Foreign Policy magazine. My career initially started as a consultant at the Inter-American Development Bank and as an analyst within the research department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Educationally, I hold degrees in economics and political science from the University of Notre Dame, and I furthered my studies in public policy at Princeton University and journalism at Columbia University. Originally from Lima, Peru, I embraced U.S. citizenship in 2014, was honored with the Pulitzer Prize for criticism in 2019, and presently contribute to the Pulitzer Board.

Journalistic Ethics

The principles guiding my work are rooted in fairness, transparency, and thoroughness. As a journalist, I truly believe in the existence of truths and make it my mission to approach them as closely as possible. My intrinsic value is skepticism, and I remain committed to the ethical standards expected at The Times, as laid out in our Ethical Journalism Handbook.

Contact Me

Email: [email protected]
X: @CarlosNYT

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