Mickey Kaus is an American journalist, author, and political blogger known for his provocative and often contrarian viewpoints. He gained prominence with his long-running blog, Kausfiles, which was one of the earliest and most influential political blogs. Kaus has written for publications such as The New Republic, Newsweek, and Slate, and authored the 1992 book 'The End of Equality.' His work often critiques both liberal and conservative orthodoxies, focusing on topics like welfare reform, immigration, and the media.