Steven F. Hayward (born October 16, 1958) is an American conservative author, political commentator, and policy scholar.
In 1984, he earned a Masters of Arts in government and a Doctor of Philosophy in American Studies in 1996 from the Claremont Graduate School.
[6][2][3][4] In 1984, Hayward started work as director of journalism of the group Public Research Syndicated at the Claremont Institute through 1987.
In 1990, Hayward became contributing editor for Reason through 2001 and also became a Public Interest Member in the California Citizens Compensation Commission through 1995.
That same year, he co-authored an article with Kenneth P. Green entitled, 'Market-Friendly Energy', in The 4% Solution: Unleashing the Economic Growth America Needs, published by the George W. Bush Presidential Center.
[6][14] He often hosts for William Bennett's radio show Morning in America on the broadcasting network of Salem Media Group.
"[16][17] He has advocated that the world engage in geoengineering projects to mitigate global warming, such as spraying saltwater in the air to increase cloud cover over the oceans and thus reflect back sunlight.
[19] In 1994, he has co-authored an annual Index of Leading Environmental Indicators (1996–2008), published by the Pacific Research Institute, issued each Earth Day.
Hayward estimated that Reagan ultimately failed to create a true Constitution-based ideological movement to succeed him.
He has also published writings in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Policy Review, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Daily News, County Reporter, The San Diego Union-Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, The Sacramento Bee, The Washington Times, The Columbus Dispatch, The Plain Dealer (Cleveland, Ohio), and The Kansas City Star.