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.
Trump Axes Union Rights for NatSec Agencies
Public-sector unions are anathema to good government, and Donald Trump’s latest executive order proposes to limit their power.
A Single Standard for Combat Readiness
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s uniform standard for physical fitness marks the end of preferential treatment in combat roles.
Donald Trump’s Greenland Gambit
The barren island has great national security significance and is rich in natural resources — which is why Trump wants to do a deal.
SCOTUS Upholds Ghost Gun Regulations
In a complex case that split the conservative majority, the Supreme Court ruled to better regulate increasingly popular do-it-yourself gun kits.
The End of Disparate Impact?
A little-known but highly destructive component of employment law may be in for a reckoning.
The Reddening of the Golden State
After decades of disastrous Democrat governance, it appears that Californians are waking up.
What’s in a Gerrymander?
In a Louisiana redistricting case, the Supreme Court tries to divine the difference between political gerrymanders and racial ones.
X Regains Its $44 Billion Purchase Price
Elon Musk has paid a colossal price for his patriotism, but at least his Twitter investment is panning out.
Trump’s Finest Educational Hour
With yesterday’s executive order, the president can begin to dismantle the Department of Education and repair the damage done.
The Agony of the Democrats
Chuck Schumer’s no good, very bad week is emblematic of his party’s profound problems.
Is It Time for a Constitutional Amendment on Presidential Pardons?
Thanks to Joe Biden, the language of such an amendment could be short and sweet.
Does Our De-Christianization Matter?
What will become of our divinely inspired rights if we continue on our current path to paganism?
Biden’s 57 Varieties of Censorship
A new report lists an astounding array of government-led initiatives meant to attack and erode free speech.
Can the GOP Dismantle the Censorship Industrial Complex?
Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt says doing so must be a GOP imperative.
Tesla, Musk Derangement, and Civil Terrorism
The outbreak of leftist violence directed toward Tesla dealerships is yet another manifestation of anti-Western lawlessness.
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Mark Alexander Musk and the Metastatic Woke Mind Virus
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Rich Lowry Trump Is Right to Want Open Sea Lanes
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Gary Bauer The War on Normalcy
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Stephen Moore Why Democrats Hate DOGE and Love Waste
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Star Parker Shut Down the Department of Education ASAP
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Ian Haworth Anti-Antisemitism Is Not Like BLM’s Anti-Racism
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John Stossel Lawn Gone Liberty: The Update
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Tim Graham Jeffrey Goldberg Congratulates Himself All Over PBS
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Betsy McCaughey Roadmap to Reform CDC — Currently the Centers for Disaster and Confusion
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The Babylon Bee JD Vance Sweetens Deal by Offering Statue of Liberty to Greenland
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The Washington Stand Will You Survive Woke Medicine?
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