History of Jonah Goldberg in Timeline

Jonah Goldberg is a prominent American conservative voice known for his work as a syndicated columnist, author, and political commentator. He gained recognition as the founding editor of National Review Online and for his long-standing association with National Review. Currently, he contributes a weekly column to the Los Angeles Times, focusing on politics and culture. In 2019, he founded The Dispatch, an online platform for news and opinion. Goldberg has penned several influential books, including the New York Times bestsellers "Liberal Fascism," "The Tyranny of Cliches," and "Suicide of the West," which have cemented his status as a significant figure in conservative political thought.

March 21, 1969: Birth of Jonah Jacob Goldberg

On March 21, 1969, Jonah Jacob Goldberg was born in Manhattan, New York City.

1986: Goucher College Becomes Co-educational

Goucher College, which had been a women's college, began admitting men in 1986.

1987: Goldberg Graduates High School

Jonah Goldberg graduated from high school in 1987 and left New York City to attend Goucher College in Maryland.

1991: Goldberg Graduates from Goucher College

Jonah Goldberg graduated from Goucher College with a bachelor's degree in political science in 1991.

1992: Goldberg Moves to Washington D.C. and Joins AEI

Jonah Goldberg moved to Washington D.C. in 1992 to work at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI).

1994: Goldberg Becomes Founding Producer for "Think Tank"

Jonah Goldberg became a founding producer for Ben Wattenberg's "Think Tank" and moved to New River Media in 1994.

1998: Goldberg Joins National Review and Launches NRO

Jonah Goldberg joined National Review as a contributing editor and launched National Review Online (NRO) in 1998.

February 8, 2005: Public Feud Over Iraq Policy

On February 8, 2005, Jonah Goldberg offered Juan Cole a $1,000 wager that Iraq would avoid civil war and have a viable constitution within two years. Cole refused, and Goldberg later admitted Cole would have won if the bet were made.

2005: Death of Sidney Goldberg

In 2005, Jonah Goldberg's father, Sidney Goldberg, passed away, leaving behind his wife, Lucianne, and their son, Jonah.

2005: Goldberg Joins the Los Angeles Times

The Los Angeles Times added Jonah Goldberg to its editorial lineup in 2005.

October 2006: Jonah Goldberg Reflects on Iraq War

In October 2006, Jonah Goldberg wrote that invading Iraq was a mistake, though he described it as a 'noble' mistake. He argued that liberal opponents of the war wanted America to fail and criticized their arguments against the war policy.

2006: Goldberg's Involvement with Bloggingheads.tv

From 2006 to 2010, Jonah Goldberg was a frequent participant on Bloggingheads.tv.

2007: Launch of What's Your Problem?

In 2007, Jonah Goldberg and Peter Beinart began hosting 'What's Your Problem?', a conservative vs. liberal WebTV show. Initially featured on National Review Online, it later moved to Bloggingheads.tv.

January 2008: Publication of "Liberal Fascism"

Jonah Goldberg's book, "Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, from Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning," was published in January 2008.

2010: End of Goldberg's Regular Participation on Bloggingheads.tv

Jonah Goldberg's frequent participation on Bloggingheads.tv ended in 2010.

2010: Conclusion of What's Your Problem?

The WebTV show 'What's Your Problem?', hosted by Jonah Goldberg and Peter Beinart, concluded in 2010 after three years of discussing conservative and liberal viewpoints.

2011: Death of Joshua Goldberg

In 2011, Jonah Goldberg's brother, Joshua, died from accidental injuries. This was a significant personal loss for Jonah.

May 2012: Pulitzer Prize Misrepresentation

In May 2012, Jonah Goldberg was falsely marketed as a "two-time Pulitzer Prize nominee." This was later corrected.

2012: Publication of "The Tyranny of Clichés"

Jonah Goldberg's book, "The Tyranny of Clichés: How Liberals Cheat in the War of Ideas," was published in 2012.

April 30, 2013: Paperback Release of "Tyranny of Clichés"

The paperback edition of Jonah Goldberg's "Tyranny of Cliches" was released on April 30, 2013.

April 2018: Publication of "Suicide of the West"

In April 2018, Jonah Goldberg's book, "Suicide of the West," was published.

May 2019: Goldberg Leaves National Review

Jonah Goldberg left his position at National Review in May 2019.

October 2019: Goldberg Founds The Dispatch

In October 2019, Jonah Goldberg founded The Dispatch, an online opinion and news publication.

2020: Goldberg Co-founds The Dispatch

Jonah Goldberg co-founded The Dispatch, an online news publication, in 2020.

November 2021: Resignation from Fox News

In November 2021, Jonah Goldberg resigned from Fox News in protest of Tucker Carlson's documentary "Patriot Purge."

November 21, 2021: Severing Ties with Fox News

On November 21, 2021, Jonah Goldberg and colleague Steve Hayes announced their departure from Fox News. They protested the network's support for Tucker Carlson's 'Patriot Purge,' criticizing it for conspiracy-mongering and factual inaccuracies.

October 26, 2022: Death of Lucianne Goldberg

On October 26, 2022, Jonah Goldberg's mother, Lucianne Goldberg, passed away. She was predeceased by her husband, Sidney Goldberg, who died in 2005, and Jonah's brother, Joshua, who died in 2011 from accidental injuries.