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ALN Staff are posts written by a collection of staffers who work for ALN and other Elliance Digital Media brands.

Paul Crespo is a Contributing Editor with American Liberty.News. A political, defense and national security expert, he served as a Marine Corps officer and as a military attaché with the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) at US embassies worldwide. He also ran for Congress in South Florida, was on the Editorial Board of the Miami Herald and taught political science at the University of Miami. Paul holds degrees from Georgetown, London, and Cambridge Universities. He is CEO of SPECTRE Global Risk, a security advisory firm, and President of the Center for American Defense Studies (CADS), a national security think tank.

Patrick Houck is an avid political enthusiast based out of the Washington, D.C. metro area. His expertise is in campaigns and the use of targeted messaging to persuade voters. When not combing through the latest news, you can find him enjoying the company of family and friends or pursuing his love of photography.

Donny Ferguson is a professional fundraiser and organizational manager. Born and raised in Texas, he has lived in Washington, D.C. for 16 years. Ferguson also served as Senior Communications and Policy Adviser in the United States House of Representatives, operating one of Capitol Hill's most effective media operations.

Victoria Snitsar is a proud immigrant and naturalized U.S. citizen with a decade of experience in grassroots politics and community organizing. Her writing has been featured in many online publications, including Campus Reform, The Daily Torch and The Daily Signal. As an undergraduate at the University of Kansas, Victoria appeared in media outlets such as CBS News, TIME Magazine, The Washington Post Magazine, The Blaze and NRATV. Victoria is also a former NCAA D1 student-athlete and Kansas College Republicans State Chair. After moving eleven times in six years, Victoria resides in Arlington, Virginia and enjoys going to overpriced brunch on Sundays.

Antoinette Aho writes the American Liberty News early morning briefings and reports primarily on pro-life news. Previously, she was the Politics Editor at Fact Based America and an intern for Campus Reform at the Leadership Institute. Antoinette is a young Catholic based in Sacramento, California.

As a native Iowan, Jeff grew up with a ringside seat to the Iowa caucuses. He knew early on that his involvement in our democratic process would go beyond voting for candidates and causes he cared about—Jeff wanted to use his voice to make a real difference.

Justin Hart is an executive consultant with over 25 years of experience creating data-driven solutions for Fortune 500 companies and presidential campaigns alike. Mr. Hart is the Chief Data Analyst and founder of RationalGround.com, which helps companies, public policy officials and even parents gauge the impact of COVID-19 across the country. The team at RationalGround.com offers alternative solutions on how to move forward during this challenging pandemic.

Steven has loved all things on wheels from an early age. He started off admiring Corvettes and Porsches, but his tastes have grown to include a variety of everything, from classic to modern vehicles.

Dr. John R. Lott, Jr. founded the Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC). An economist and a world-recognized expert on guns and crime, Lott served the Trump administration as the Senior Advisor for Research and Statistics at the Department of Justice's Office of Legal Policy.

Peter Roff is a longtime political columnist currently affiliated with several Washington, D.C.-based public policy organizations. You can reach him by email at [email protected] Follow him on Twitter @TheRoffDraft.

Matthew has been actively involved in politics for eight years. He has worked on congressional campaigns and has spent three years on Capitol Hill, where he focused on a range of issues with an emphasis on the economy, foreign affairs and national security. In his spare time, he enjoys watching motorsport and going on hikes with his wife.

Norman Leahy has written about national and Virginia politics for more than 30 years with outlets ranging from The Washington Post to BearingDrift.com. A consulting writer, editor, recovering think tank executive and campaign operative, Norman lives in Virginia.

Shaun Kenney is the Senior Editor for The Republican Standard. He previously served as the Executive Director for the Republican Party of Virginia. He is also currently a principal at K6 Consulting Group, a firm with more than 25 years of political campaign experience at all levels of government.

James J. Fotis has a long career of experience as an informed, decisive leader and an analytical, proactive problem solver. He served more than twenty-three years as the Executive Director of the Law Enforcement Alliance of America (LEAA); an association of law enforcement officers, crime victims and concerned citizens. During his tenure, LEAA became a serious influence in the law enforcement community, on Capitol Hill and within the Executive Branch of government.

Rachel Alexander is the founder and editor of the Intellectual Conservative. She is a regular contributor in numerous respected publications and frequently appears on TV and news radio. A recovering legal practitioner, Rachel previously served as a former Assistant Attorney General for the State of Arizona.

David Keene has been at the center of conservative politics for decades. He is a former Chairman of the Young Americans for Freedom and the American Conservative Union and has served as the elected President of the National Rifle Association. He worked as a campaign consultant, lobbyist and commentator. His writing has appeared in Human Events, National Review and many other conservative publications and remains Editor at Large for The Washington Times after more than four years as the paper’s Opinion Editor.

Susan Berry, PhD, is the national education editor at The Star News Network. Email tips to [email protected]

Aaron Gulbransen is a reporter at The Tennessee Star and The Star News Network. Email tips to [email protected]

David Keene serves as the CEO of Elliance Digital Media, owner/operator of American Liberty News. From the start of his career, David has worked in politics – promoting ideals that made the American system of government fundamentally different from all those that preceded it.

Bert Eyler is the Vice President of the National Center for Police Defense. Mr. Eyler has dedicated his life to serving our country, starting with the United States Marine Corps. Before settling down with Virginia's Prince William County Police Department, he served in multiple law enforcement agencies. In 2020, he retired with the Rank of Master Police Officer.

Grant Holcomb is a reporter at The Florida Capital Star and The Star News Network. Follow Grant on Twitter and direct message tips.

Phil Bell is a native of New Jersey and Florida who now resides in the Old Line State. His eclectic background includes the rail industry, conservative politics and plenty of time on the Republican campaign trail as a dedicated volunteer and staff member.

David Sinclair was a top telecommunications and tech industry executive before becoming the Founder and CEO of Volta Wireless, a leading privacy software provider.

Elizabeth applies her love for all things automotive to her position as Editor-In-Chief at Motorious.com. When not behind the wheel racing, she has worked for several major automotive publications for close to two decades.

Christian Josi is the Founder and Managing Director of C. Josi & Company, a leading communications and public affairs firm. He has written for various publications, including HuffPost and Newsmax. He's also an internationally known singer with a three-decade career as a recording artist.

George Allen served as Virginia's governor (1994–1998) and U.S. senator (2001–2007). He currently lives in Virginia Beach. Since leaving the U.S. Senate, George has continued to advocate for the issues and ideas that mean the most to him. In 2009, he launched the American Energy Freedom Center to educate and influence the public about energy issues.

Neil Jones is a reporter for The Arizona Sun Times. Email tips to [email protected]

Michael Patrick Leahy is the CEO and Editor-in-Chief of The Georgia Star News and The Star News Network.

Bradley Vasoli is managing editor of The Pennsylvania Daily Star. Follow Brad on Twitter at @BVasoli. Email tips to [email protected]