James Kirchick

Widely recognized for his expertise on global politics, history, and human rights, James Kirchick shares compelling insights on the most important issue in the world today — freedom.

James Kirchick is a journalist, commentator ,and the author of Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington, a New York Times bestseller that explores the history of LGBTQ individuals in the U.S. capital; and The End of Europe: Dictators, Demagogues, and the Coming Dark Age, which examines the decline of liberal democracy in Europe.

Kirchick’s writing covers a wide range of issues, from the preservation of freedom and democracy to LGBT rights and the rise of antisemitism. His work has appeared in top publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and The Wall Street Journal.

Having reported from over 40 countries, Kirchick is a frequent guest on major media outlets like Real Time with Bill Maher, CNN, and NPR. He is also a senior fellow at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression and an advocate for free speech and individual rights. Kirchick has spoken at prominent international forums, including the Oslo Freedom Forum and the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy, sharing his insights on pressing global challenges.

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