Timothy P. Carney

About the Author

Timothy P. Carney is a distinguished journalist, commentator, and author renowned for his incisive explorations of American society, politics, and culture. As a senior columnist at The Washington Post, he brings a sharp analytical lens to issues of community, family, and economic vitality, drawing on extensive reporting and data-driven insights to illuminate the forces shaping modern life. His work challenges conventional narratives, emphasizing the role of social institutions in fostering resilience and prosperity. Carney's debut book, Alienated America: Why Some Places Thrive While Others Collapse – A Washington Post Bestseller: Church, Community, and the American Dream, became a national bestseller, offering a compelling diagnosis of America's social fractures and a hopeful vision for renewal through strengthened communal bonds.