Douglas Andrews began part-time editing for The Patriot Post more than two decades ago, working primarily with Mark Alexander. He joined our editorial team full-time as a writer and analyst in 2020. As a former Marine with 30 years of research and writing experience, he long ago proved himself as an outstanding news and policy analyst.
Democrats Bored by Angel Families
At a congressional hearing earlier this week, Seattle Democrat Pramila Jayapal couldn’t hide her callousness toward the families of those who’ve been murdered by illegal immigrants.
The AC War Heats Up
A Parisian politician blames the United States for Europe’s sad, sorry, self-flagellating refusal to use a fundamental climate-cooling technology that’s been around for a century.
Roberts Slaughters the Deep State
The Roberts Supreme Court has given us a frustratingly mixed bag of rulings in the past 24 hours, but one crucial ruling that it got exactly right was Trump v. Slaughter.
Dems Hate the World That Loves America
The wildly successful World Cup and its America-loving patrons continue to be a stick in the eye of the Trump-deranged Left.
Trump Kicks Off the Great American State Fair
Last night on the National Mall was a great place to take in the blessings of Liberty and to give thanks for your status as an American citizen.
When Mamdani Wins, the GOP Wins
New York City’s socialist mayor was a kingmaker in yesterday’s Democrat primaries, but the true test for Democratic Socialists will be in the general election.
Fast and Furious for Fentanyl?
A DEA whistleblower says the Biden administration allowed deadly fentanyl to flood the streets of New Mexico, ostensibly in order to take down the major drug dealers.
Gabbard Dumps on Fauci
In a blistering farewell message, the outgoing director of national intelligence brought much-needed transparency to Anthony Fauci’s role in covering up the origin of COVID-19.
Here Come the Democratic Socialists
The energy within the Democrat Party is increasingly coming from the radical left, but the ceiling for socialism in this country is still pretty low.
Obama’s Dark Tower
Barack Obama’s wildly expensive, grossly mismanaged, and audaciously ugly Presidential Center finally opens this week, and it’ll be a fitting reminder of his sorry legacy.
Polls Reveal the Left’s Loathing of America at 250
While patriotic Americans of every color and creed are celebrating the nation they love, Democrats young and old are gnashing their teeth.
Can Iran Be Trusted?
The answer is a resounding “No,” but that doesn’t mean President Donald Trump can’t continue to force the mullahs’ hand.
Return of the Race Hustlers
The vile racial arsonists caused quite a dust-up in the wake of the Karmelo Anthony verdict and sentencing, but let’s hope decency prevails.
The SPLC’s Bad Day in the House
The organization’s interim CEO took the stand before the House Judiciary Committee, and he didn’t do his hate-fomenting organization any favors.
Blanche: A Rock-Solid Pick
Trump’s acting AG isn’t a great communicator or a partisan bomb-thrower, so he’s likely to disappoint those in the mainstream media itching for a bloody confirmation fight.
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Rich Lowry What Marx and Engels Thought About Socialism in the United States
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David Harsanyi The United States Has Always Been at War
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Josh Hammer Congress Can Still Ban Birthright Citizenship. Here’s How.
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Tim Graham The Media Eagerly Take the Wrong Side of the Facts on Girls’ Sports
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Erick Erickson Consistent Inconsistencies
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Gary Bauer The Ark and the Declaration
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Michael Barone America’s Multicultural Miracle
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David and Jeanne Heidler Madness in the Heat of Summer
The Foundation
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