OUR STAFF
FOUNDER, EDITOR IN CHIEF
Steve Farrell, one of the original and most popular pundits at America’s News Page, Silver Eddy Award Winner, NewsMax.com (1999-2008), and author of the highly praised inspirational novel, Dark Rose.
SENIOR EDITOR
Diane Alden, pundit with NewsMax.com 1999-2008, and before that, as a wonk for The Nevada Policy Institute, and a DJ in Georgia.
Smart, funny, and fearless, Diane has been heard all over the dial, including spots on the Al Rantel, Sean Hannity, George Putnam, Family News Network, Don Feder, Rusty Humphries, James Hirson, Mike Fleming, Barbara Simpson, Jane Chastain, Mike Gallagher, and Michael Reagan radio shows.
Since 2001 she has been a weekly guest commentator with Radio Talk 100 host, Marc Bernier. Her insightful policy analysis and political and social observations have been featured in places like the Center for Security Policy Analysis and US Naval War College Review. Her expertise is in military and terrorism, environmental extremism, immigration and trade, corporate impact on politics and policy, foundation funding of the political left, and frankly, in more than a few other subjects.
The Moral Liberal feels privileged to have her on our staff as senior editor. Her dedication to the cause of Liberty, through thick and thin, and a truckload of personal sacrifice, places her near the top of The Moral Liberal’s list of true American heroes.
WEBMASTER, MANAGING EDITOR, MARKETING
Joshua Farrell. Josh is the go-to, get-it-done guy at The Moral Liberal. He knows all about codes, computers, networking, fixing stuff, and everything else The Moral Liberal needs to stay up and running and prospering.
ASSOCIATE EDITORS
Robert F. Beaudine has written authoritative articles on public education, the financial crisis, and the myth of global warming. He’s also the author of the life-affirming novel, “Based Upon a Lie,” a theological conspiracy thriller. He resides in the upstate of South Carolina.
Dennis Behreandt is the Founder and Editor In Chief of the American Daily Herald, a long-time contributor to The New American magazine, writing hundreds of articles on subjects ranging from natural theology to history and from science and technology to philosophy. His work has also appeared at LewRockwell.com and elsewhere. Mr. Behreandt’s research interests include the period of late antiquity in European history as well as Medieval and Renaissance history. As an editor, he has worked as Head Editor for a small book publishing firm, served as Managing Editor for The New Americanmagazine., and presently serves as Senior Editor of The New American Magazine. When not reading or writing, he spends his time with his wife Denise restoring an arts and crafts period bungalow home or, weather permitting, in his boat chasing a variety of game fish. He also blogs at at DennisBehreandt.com. Mr. Behreandt’s excellent, American Daily Herald, is a news partner with The Moral Liberal.
Denise Behreandt is founder of Splashrate.com, a consumer ratings and review site, and is co-founder and managing editor of AmericanDailyHerald.com.
Paul Driessen is a senior fellow with the Committee For A Constructive Tomorrow and Center for the Defense of Free Enterprise, nonprofit public policy institutes that focus on energy, the environment, economic development and international affairs.
During a 25-year career that included staff tenures with the United States Senate, Department of the Interior and an energy trade association, he has spoken and written frequently on energy and environmental policy, global climate change, corporate social responsibility and other topics. He’s also written articles and professional papers on marine life associated with oil platforms off the coasts of California and Louisiana – and produced a video documentary on the subject.
Driessen received his BA in geology and field ecology from Lawrence University, JD from the University of Denver College of Law, and accreditation in public relations from the Public Relations Society of America. A former member of the Sierra Club and Zero Population Growth, he abandoned their cause when he recognized that the environmental movement had become intolerant in its views, inflexible in its demands, unwilling to recognize our tremendous strides in protecting the environment, and insensitive to the needs of billions of people who lack the food, electricity, safe water, healthcare and other basic necessities that we take for granted.
Paul is the author of Eco-Imperialism: Green Power, Black Death.
T.F. Stern is a retired City of Houston police officer, self-employed locksmith, and gifted political and social commentator. His popular and insightful blog, T.F. Sterns Rantings, has been up and at it since January of 2005.
FEATURED WRITER
Alan Caruba: veteran journalist, founding member of the National Book Critics Circle, longtime member of the National Science Writers Association, founder of The National Anxiety Center, a clearinghouse for information about “scare campaigns.”
EDUCATION EDITORS
Israel Kalman is a nationally certified school psychologist and creator of Bullies to Buddies, a program that reduces bullying by teaching the practical application of the Golden Rule. Since 1978 he has been working as school psychologist and a psychotherapist. The methods he has developed he believes are the quickest, easiest, and most natural that exist, and are consistent with all major schools of psychology, philosophy and religion. His website is www.Bullies2Buddies.com. He blogs at Psychology Today.
Steve Peha is the President of Teaching That Makes Sense, Inc. Since 1995, he has presented more than 300 workshops in reading, writing, math, assessment, and test preparation at all grade levels K-12. A terrific writer as well, Steve won the 2001 Innovators in Education Award from the Newspaper Association of America. His articles have appeared in such venues as The Seattle Times (where he was a regular), The Washington Post, The National Journal, and Education News. Steve has held top management positions with several technology companies, and was founder of Music Technology Associates, a multimedia consulting company, where he developed Music Mentor, an award-winning music education program for the Windows Multimedia PC platform. (See his full bio here)
Robert Oliphant has a PhD in English Philology from Stanford (1962), where he studied lexicography under Herbert Dean Meritt. His best known book is A Piano for Mrs. Cimino, the film version of which won a Monte Carlo prize for Bette Davis and continues to be widely shown internationally via film, vhf, and dvd. A WWII veteran (air corps), Oliphant worked as a professional musician up until age 30.
He currently serves as executive director of The Alliance for High Speed Recreational Reading, and formerly served as executive director of Californians for Community College Equity. A resident of Thousand Oaks, CA, and an overseas Air Force veteran, he is an emeritus professor of English at Cal State Northridge.
NATIONAL SECURITY/POLITICAL AFFAIRS EDITOR
David Pyne currently serves as DUV-PAC Chairman, President of the Utah Republican Assembly, and as Vice President for the Association of the United States Army’s Utah Chapter. A former national security expert, he has served as President of the Center for the National Security Interest, worked as a defense contractor and International Programs Manager, as an International Analyst for the Office of the Secretary of Defense and Department of the Navy, and as a Research Assistant for the Center for Security Policy. A former Army officer, David is a licensed attorney with a focus in international law and legislative law, he is a member of the Center for Emerging National Security Affairs (CENSA), and has been active in the political campaigns of several prominent conservative Republicans vying for state and national office and has held various campaign, grass roots and county Republican Party posts in California, Idaho, Utah, and Virginia.
PHILOSOPHY EDITORS
Carl L. Bankston III is Professor and Chair, Department of Sociology, Tulane University. He is the author and co-author of a number of books and numerous articles published in academic journals. An incomplete list of his books includes: Growing Up American: How Vietnamese Children Adapt to Life in the United States (with Min Zhou, 1998), Blue Collar Bayou: Louisiana Cajuns in the New Economy of Ethnicity (with Jacques Henry, 2002), and A Troubled Dream: The Promise and Failure of School Desegregation in Louisiana (2002), Forced to Fail: The Paradox of School Desegregation (hardback, 2005; paperback, 2007), and Public Education – America’s Civil Religion: A Social History (2009) (all with Stephen J. Caldas). View Professor Bankston’s full bio, here.
The Late Dr. Jonathan Dolhenty is the co-Founder and Honorary President of The Moral Liberal’s latest project, The Center for Applied Philosophy (The Radical Academy). His life’s labors, tireless labors, inspire us all. We hope we can only follow his example and build upon his legacy.
Jack Kerwick, Ph.D., specializes in the study of the classical conservative tradition inspired by Edmund Burke. He has taught philosophy at a number of universities and colleges in the Northeast and is currently a professor of philosophy at a few schools in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He has written for several website, including American Thinker, Intellectual Conservative, Enter Stage Right, American Daily Herald, and The Patriot’s Post. He blogs at www.jackkerwick.com. You can contact him at jackk610@verizon.net.
FAITH, FAMILY, FREEDOM EDITORS
Leonard O. Goenaga, is a Baptist Associate Pastor (assigned to the Youth) at Glory of God Christian Fellowship, Raleigh, North Carolina; a Mentor (Computer Lab/Technology) at the Wake Forest Boys & Girls Club; a husband (to Katrina); and rugby coach. He holds a B.A. in Political Science (with a specific concentration in Political Theory, Social Contract, and Constitutionalism), a second B.A. in Religious Studies (with a concentration in World Religions and Early Christianity), and an A.A. in Entrepreneurship. He currently is in his last year of a Master of Divinity in Christian Ethics program, and begins Ph.D work next year with a concentration likely centered on an analysis of Locke’s Social Contract, H.L.A. Hart’s Legal System, American Constitutionalism, and Baptist Ecclesiology of Covenant.
Ricky Valadez, is a music composer and producer. He studied Film Scoring at Berklee College of Music. He is an devout lover and defender of liberty and truth. You can listen to his inspiring music at RickyValadez.com
Conor MacCormick is a freelance writer and blogger currently completing coursework for a Bachelor’s degree in History from Framingham State University in Framingham, MA. His blog, A Young Man Speaks, addresses the current political and spiritual turmoil gripping our nation and how a return to our biblically based founding principles will lead to lasting liberty and prosperity. He has served as an intern for Dr. Ron Paul’s congressional office in Washington, D.C. You can also visit his website: www.ayoungmanspeaks.weebly.com
CONTRIBUTING EDITORS
Christopher G. Adamo: A feature writer at GOPUSA, former editor and writer of “The Wyoming Christian”, the state newsletter for Christian Coalition of Wyoming. Chris is a managing partner in Best American Buy, an e-commerce business that markets American made products including the incomparable Abigail Adams Bedspread Set from Bates Mills.
Christopher Bentley is former Managing Editor of The New American, former Operations Manager for the John Birch Society, and author of the excellent books “The Hidden Things of Darkness: An Expose of the Enemies,” and “A Glorious Standard: For All Mankind.”
Phil Brennan is a veteran journalist who writes for NewsMax.com, is editor & publisher of Wednesday on the Web, and was Washington columnist for National Review in the 1960s. He also was director of public relations and special projects for the House Republican Policy Committee, served on Richard Nixon’s campaign staff, and helped handle Washington public relations for the Alaska Statehood Committee. In 1964 during the Goldwater campaign he organized the GOP Truth Squad and served as its PR director. Phil has written two unpublished novels and a series of non-fiction books, the last being a history of the Shroud of Turin.
A US Marine Corps veteran of WWII, he is a widower, father of seven, and has served as sacristan at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. He is a trustee of the Lincoln Heritage Institute and a member of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers.
Cyril Boynes, a former math teacher at Morris High School in the Bronx, The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) has been the focal point of Cyril’s adult life. In 1970, he led a delegation of over 1200 people on a “pilgrimage” to Africa, organized by the National Director of CORE – Roy Innis. Cyril later became a full time employee of CORE, devoting himself to it’s principles of self-reliance. He has held the positions of Director of Cultural Affairs, Special Assistant to The National Chairman for Media Relations, Editor of CORE magazine, and National Board Member. He is responsible for CORE’s historic consultative status at the United Nations, has made multiple visits to over twenty countries in Africa, was part of CORE delegations that sought to help attain peace in the Africa region. He currently serves as Director of International Affairs and Advisor to CORE’s National Chairman.
Jim Camp, is the author of “Start With No” and “No: The Only Negotiating System You Need for Work and Home.” He has coached people through thousands of negotiations from Fortune 500 companies to many smaller companies in a wide range of industries. He maintains an Internet site at www.startwithno.com.
Selwyn Duke is a gifted writer, thinker whose work has been published widely online and in print. A regular guest host and commentator for the award winning Michael Savage Show, he has also been featured on The Rush Limbaugh Show.
William J. Federer, nationally known speaker, best selling author, president of Americsearch, Inc.
Amy Noone Frederick is President of the “60 Plus Association” a non-partisan seniors advocacy group with a free enterprise, less government, less taxes approach to seniors issues. 60 Plus has set ending the federal estate tax and saving Social Security for the young as its top priorities. 60 Plus is often viewed as the conservative alternative to the AARP. Amy is also a member of the governing body of the Affordable Power Alliance, a coalition formed to speak up on behalf of our most vulnerable citizens against runaway regulatory policies.
Brad Fregger is President and CEO of Groundbreaking Press and a lecturer (professor) at Texas State University-San Marcos. He founded three corporate-training departments (Mervyns Department Stores, Atari, and Activision), and was featured in Tom Peters’ book Liberation Management. He is the author of seven books, including: Lucky That Way – Stories of Seizing the Moment While Creating the Games Millions Play, Get Out of The Way! – You’ll Never Manage Your Way to Great Leadership, My Thinking Cap – Solutions for Global Crisis, One Shovel Full – Telling Stories to Change Beliefs, Attitudes, and Perceptions, Why Publish (book publishing) and, his latest, Why Does Anybody Believe in God? – An Essay on Creation. In addition, he has also written and published articles at four influential, conservative websites: The Moral Liberal, Breitbart’s Big Peace, American Thinker, and America’s Right.
In addition, Brad has produced more than 50 videos, 60 books, 12 audio books, over 100 consumer and business enterprise software products, including the most successful computer game in the world (Shanghai) and the most played computer game in the world (the first commercial version of computer card solitaire).
Fregger holds a Master’s Degree in Societal Futures from San Jose State University. Read Brad’s full bio here.
Reverend Harry Jackson is Senior Pastor of Hope Christian Church in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area, serves as a regional Bishop in the Fellowship of International Churches (FOIC), Chairmen of the High Impact Leadership Coalition, is the radio host of The Truth in Black and White (heard on 400 plus stations nationwide, and serves in The Affordable Power Alliance, a diverse coalition formed to speak up on behalf of our most vulnerable citizens against runaway regulatory policies. Bishop Jackson has gained notoriety through his cogent urgings for the preservation of traditional marriage and family. He is the author of five books, and has appeared on The Tavis Smiley Show, Tony Brown’s Journal, The O’Reilly Factor, Britt Hume’s Special Report, National Public Radio, CBS Evening News, BET Evening News, 700 Club, TBN (Trinity Broadcast Network) and CBN News. He earned his MBA from Harvard.
Niger Innis is co-chair of the Affordable Power Alliance (http://www.AffordablePowerAlliance.org), a coalition of organizations that represent African, Hispanic, Asian, Native Americans, as well as the elderly, poor and small businesses against runaway regulatory policies destined to drive up the cost of energy. Mr Innis also serves as the National Spokesman for the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), serves on the Advisory Committee of the National Center for Public Policy Research Project 21, is a Founding Member of 3rd. Millennium, an organization to promote young leaders that will focus of the problems facing the next generation, and is an MSNBC Contributor. Mr. Innis’ has appeared on CNN, Fox News, CNBC’s “Equal Time”, and Bill Maher’s “Politically Incorrect.” His radio appearances include The Jim Bohannan Show, The Gil Gross Show, and as a guest host of both The Bob Grant and Barry Farber Shows.
Henry Lamb: Henry Lamb is the founding Chairman of Sovereignty International (1996), and the founding CEO of the Environmental Conservation Organization (1988). He is publisher of eco-logic Powerhouse, a widely read on-line, and print magazine, and he writes a weekly column for WorldNetDaily, and other publications. He has attended United Nations meetings around the world, is a frequent speaker at conferences and workshops across the country, and is a regular guest on dozens of talk radio programs. He has provided testimony for the U.S. Congress, as well as State Legislatures, and is a consultant on U.N. affairs to FOX News.
For eight years, he was CEO of a national trade association for contractors, headquartered in Chicago, coming to that position from CEO of a private construction company specializing in erosion control and water management structures. His background includes teaching at the secondary school level, and serving four years as a legislative analyst for a county government in Florida.
Henry attended Manatee Junior College in Bradenton, Florida; Stetson University in DeLand, Florida; and did his graduate work at the University of North Carolina.
Diego Lucero—Passionate about his faith, the U.S. Constitution, and limited government; the Moral Liberal is pleased to introduce this gifted young writer to a national audience.
Steven Ray Montgomery is a happily married (Mary Jane), fifty-eight year old father of four (2 natural sons, 1 step-son, 1 step-daughter) and is an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
With a bachelor of science degree in political science from Southern Utah University, Steven Montgomery has been involved in politics for more than thirty years and has written prolifically about government, the Constitution, and threats to America’s freedom. He has also been elected a county, state, and national delegate in party politics, and has been a candidate for political office or party office on a number of occasions, including a bid for the state legislature and the U.S. Congress.
Steven’s interest in politics began in 1975 when he attended a seminar sponsored by the organization now known as the National Center for Constitutional Studies. That seminar ignited a passion within him to learn everything he could about the Constitution and its principles.
Steven served as director of research for Constitutional Principles Policy Council (CPPC), now defunct. In addition to his work for the Moral Liberal, Steven is also the Senior Editor/Writer of The Constitutional Banner Newsletter, an educational newsletter that explores the substance, meaning, and basic provisions of the Constitution. Steven also runs the site, Heavenly Banner and is a published author of Newsmax.
In addition to his B.S., Steven is a certified paralegal and earned a secondary education certification from the state of Utah. He has taught American National Government, U.S. History, and Political Economy at a private high school in Utah.
Reverend Samuel Rodriguez is President of The National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, America’s largest Hispanic Christian Organization with 30,621 member churches, in support of Life, Family, Great Commission, Stewardship, Education, Justice and Youth. He frequently meets and consults members of both parties in Congress and participates in White House meetings on social justice, Latino and values issues. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, National Association of Evangelicals, Empower 21 and Christianity Today, and is the recipient of the Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Award presented by the Congress of Racial Equality. Rev. Rodriguez also serves on the advisory Board of the National Campaign to Reduce Teen Pregnancy and Pro Life initiatives with various coalitions including the Affordable Power Alliance, a coalition formed to speak up on behalf of our most vulnerable citizens against runaway regulatory policies. In addition, he serves on the steering committee of The Freedom Federation and the General Superintendents’ Cabinet in the Assemblies of God.
An award winning writer, Rodriguez is a contributor to Ministries Today, Enrichment Journal, The Washington Post and Newsweek “On Faith” Panel, Outreach magazine, Vida Cristiana, Charisma, Christianity Today, Yale Reflections” and others.
Jon Roland is the Founder and President of the Constitution Society (founded in 1994). He is also the three-time nominee of the Texas Libertarian Party for State Attorney General, as well as a two-time candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives. You can follow Jon on Twitter at Lex Rex
Phyllis Schlafly, syndicated writer, best-selling author, radio host, Eagle Forum founder and president. Truly, Phyllis Schlafly is one of the top few most influential women in American history, and and one of our nation’s greatest and most tireless patriots period. Read her full bio here.
Elitsa Velinska is the editor of the excellent blog: Big Bureacracy.com. A naturalized American citizen, she lives in North Carolina and is registered as a non-affiliated voter. Ellie attended and completed high school in the USSR and has Masters Degree in Psychology from Sofia University, Bulgaria. In 2000 Ellie and her husband moved to America after winning the Green Card Lottery. She says, the ‘New Media’ is a perfect challenge and quite convenient for her now that she is a mother of two boys.
The following organizations have given permission to The Moral Liberal to republish their alerts, news releases, commentary, and or other articles:
American Center for Law and Justice
The Center for Vision and Values (at Grove City College)
