Rod Dreher is an American conservative writer and editor born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1967. He served as a columnist with The American Conservative for 12 years until March 2023 and continues as an editor-at-large for the publication. Dreher has contributed to numerous major publications including National Review, National Review Online, The Weekly Standard, and The Wall Street Journal. His writing spans topics including religion, politics, film, and culture. He is the author of several books, including How Dante Can Save Your Life, The Benedict Option, and Live Not by Lies. These works reflect his engagement with religious and philosophical themes alongside contemporary cultural and political issues.