David Horowitz is an American conservative writer, political activist, and public intellectual. Born on January 10, 1939, he initially identified as a liberal and was involved in the civil rights movement. Over time, he shifted his views and became a prominent critic of liberalism and leftist ideologies. Horowitz is best known for founding the David Horowitz Freedom Center, which promotes conservative ideas and critiques what he sees as the dangers of radical leftism. He has authored several books, including Radical Son, which details his political transformation and experiences in the 1960s counterculture.