Tony Woodlief | Author

I, Citizen

Tony Woodlief offers a refreshing truth about America, which is that we aren’t nearly so divided as political pundits would have us believe. Deftly walking the reader through polling data and political history with a generous helping of humor, Woodlief shows that the real problem in American politics is not a looming civil war between citizens, but the quiet collusion among the political class to undermine the freedom of everyday citizens to govern themselves in their states and communities. Woodlief concludes with an encouraging list of steps every American can take to right our course while there’s still time.

Tony Woodlief

Author + Columnist

Tony Woodlief writes essays, creative non-fiction, and fiction. His writing on politics, faith, parenting, and culture has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Post, Governing, and dozens of other publications. His short fiction has appeared in Image, Ruminate, Saint Katherine Review, and elsewhere. An alumnus of the University of North Carolina, Tony holds a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Michigan, and an MFA in creative writing from Wichita State University. He is the founder of Intentional Fathering, which is devoted to helping fathers build better parenting habits, and the author of I, Citizen, a book about reclaiming American self-governance.

“Tony Woodlief explains why localizing politics and loving thy neighbor can help heal our ailing country.”

     – Bill Kauffman, author,
        Dispatches from the
        Muckdog Gazette

“Tony Woodlief is a writer of remarkable range.”

     – Image

One day you’re going to write something that gets you shot.”

     – Tony’s mama

Tony Woodlief

Author + Columnist

Tony Woodlief writes essays, creative non-fiction, and fiction. His writing on politics, faith, parenting, and culture has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Post, Governing, and dozens of other publications. His short fiction has appeared in Image, Ruminate, Saint Katherine Review, and elsewhere. An alumnus of the University of North Carolina, Tony holds a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Michigan, and an MFA in creative writing from Wichita State University. He is the founder of Intentional Fathering, which is devoted to helping fathers build better parenting habits, and the author of I, Citizen, a book about reclaiming American self-governance.

“Tony Woodlief explains why localizing politics and loving thy neighbor can help heal our ailing country.”

Bill Kauffman, author, Dispatches from the Muckdog Gazette

“Tony Woodlief is a writer of remarkable range.”

     – Image

One day you’re going to write something that gets you shot.”

     – Tony’s mama

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Politics and Culture

Essays on topics like free speech, community autonomy, and busting up big school districts, with an occasional foray into existential struggles, like the imperative of killing vampires.

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Fiction and Creative Writing

Humorous missives, unflinching essays, and Pushcart-nominated fiction. If you’ve ever wondered how theologian-turned-romance-writer John Calvin would behave in a creative-writing workshop, for example, have I got a story for you.

Faith and Parenthood

Resources for fathers who want to do better, reflections for parents of all ages, and earnest grappling with faith and doubt.

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