Hal Crowther (born 1945) is an American journalist, columnist, and critic known for his incisive political and cultural commentary. A Harvard graduate, he has written for Time, Newsweek, and Southern Cultures. His work focuses on Southern U.S. politics, social justice, and literary criticism, often addressing race, class, and religion. He writes a long-running column for the Independent Weekly and has authored books like The Roar of the Owl and Southern Lights. Crowther is celebrated as a voice of Southern intellectual conscience.
