Carey McWilliams (journalist)

Carey McWilliams
Carey McWilliams in 1978
Born	(1905-12-13)December 13, 1905 Steamboat Springs, Colorado, US
Died	June 27, 1980(1980-06-27) (aged 74) New York City, US
Occupation	Investigative journalist, author, editor
Alma mater	University of Southern California, School of Law

Carey McWilliams (December 13, 1905 – June 27, 1980) was an American author, editor, and lawyer. He is best known for his writings about California politics and culture, including the condition of migrant farm workers and the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. From 1955 to 1975, he edited The Nation magazine.