Justin Raimondo
Journalist and author of anti-war works
Born
November 18th, 1951
73 years ago
Died
2019
6 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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A prominent journalist and author focused on anti-war commentary and libertarian perspectives. Contributed a significant body of work to the field of political journalism through articles and books. Served as the editorial director of Antiwar.com, a website dedicated to advocating for non-interventionist foreign policies. Critiqued U.S. foreign policy and military interventions, particularly during the Iraq War and the War on Terror. Engaged in public speaking and debates on civil liberties and government overreach.
Founded and edited Antiwar.com
Authored 'Reclaiming the American Right'
Wrote extensively on the Iraq War
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