“Modern conservatism was forged in the crucible of the 1970s inflation crisis, and in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crash many conservatives were convinced that there was nothing the Federal Reserve could do about the vast army of the unemployed without touching off a similar inflationary spiral.”

American columnist and author

Ross Gregory Douthat is an American columnist and author who has worked as a correspondent for CBS News’ 60 Minutes. He is known for writing on public affairs, culture, and religion, and his work has made him a familiar voice in American commentary. Alongside his column writing, Douthat has built a career as a journalist and essayist. His published work often turns to questions of faith, politics, and contemporary life, and his essays and commentary reflect that range. He has 102 quotes on the site.