Biography

Alex Newman

Alex Newman

The John Birch Society

Alex Newman is an award-winning international journalist, educator, author, speaker, nationally-syndicated radio host, and consultant. His commitment to glorifying God is evident in all his endeavors.

Alex serves as a senior editor of The New American (TNA) and is the author of Indoctrinating Our Children to Death and  Deep State: The Invisible Government Behind the Scenes. Additionally, he co-authored Crimes of the Educators with Dr. Sam Blumenfeld. For 12 years, Alex taught advanced economics to high-school seniors at FreedomProject Academy, an accredited K-12 school offering a classical education based on Judeo-Christian values, and now sits on its board of directors.

Alex is the president of Liberty Sentinel Media, Inc. In addition to TNA, he contributes to The Epoch Times, WND (WorldNetDaily), and other publications. With a degree in journalism from the University of Florida, he emphasizes economics and international relations. Alex is also involved in advocacy, serving as a director for Bear Witness Central and Red Pill University.

He manages an education blog called The Newman Report and has international experience, having lived in several countries and fluently speaking multiple languages. Alex’s work is widely recognized, cited by governments and major media outlets globally. He is a frequent guest on radio shows, TV programs, and conferences.

His extensive career as a journalist includes interviews with heads of state, members of Congress, and various notable individuals. Alex’s work has received numerous awards and has been featured in prominent media outlets such as Drudge, Breitbart, Fox News, CNN, and The Washington Post. He continues to make significant contributions to journalism, education, and advocacy across the United States and beyond.

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