The team
Authors
The writers behind Generation Liberty. Every article carries a byline.
Kelli Ballard
107 articles
National Correspondent at LibertyNation.com and Generation Liberty. Kelli Ballard is an author, editor, and publisher. Her writing interests span many genres including a former crime/government reporter, fiction novelist, and playwright. Originally a Central California girl, Kelli now resides in the Seattle area.
Kirsten Brooker
61 articles
Culture Correspondent for Liberty Nation and Generation Liberty. Kirsten loves to write about culture from the point of view of an everyday American who lives deep in the heart of the Midwest. She is the mother of two adorable girls, likes classic rock, and humbly wears the crown of a former Homecoming Queen with grace and style.
Andrew Moran
59 articles
Economics Correspondent at LibertyNation.com and Generation Liberty. Andrew has written extensively on economics, business, and political subjects for the last decade. He also writes about economics at Economic Collapse News and commodities at EarnForex.com. He is the author of “The War on Cash.” You can learn more at AndrewMoran.net.
James Fite
29 articles
James is our wordsmith extraordinaire, a legislation hound and lover of all things self-reliant and free. An author of politics and fiction (often one and the same) at LibertyNation.com and Generation Liberty, he homesteads in the Arkansas wilderness.
Sarah Cowgill
17 articles
National Columnist at LibertyNation.com and Generation Liberty. Sarah has been a writer in the political and corporate worlds for over 25 years. As a sought-after speech writer, her clients included CEOs, U.S. Senators, Congressmen, Governors, and even a Vice President. She’s worked as Contributing Editor at Scottsdale Life, a news reporter for the Journal and Courier, and guest opinion political writer for numerous publications nationwide. A born storyteller, Sarah has published a full-length book and is currently finishing a quirky, sarcastic, second novel.
Leesa Donner
13 articles
Leesa K. Donner is executive editor of LibertyNation.com and Generation Liberty. A widely published columnist, Leesa previously worked in the broadcast news industry as a television news anchor, reporter, and producer at NBC, CBS and Fox affiliates in Charlotte, Pittsburgh, and Washington, DC. She is the author of “Free At Last: A Life-Changing Journey through the Gospel of Luke.”
Mark Angelides
10 articles
Mark Angelides is editor-in-chief of Liberty Nation.com and Generation Liberty. Hailing from the UK, he specializes in EU politics and provides a conservative/libertarian voice on all things from across the pond. During the Brexit Referendum campaign, Mark worked to promote activism, spread the message and secure victory.
Dave Patterson
8 articles
National Security Correspondent at LibertyNation.Com and Generation Liberty, Dave is a retired U.S. Air Force Pilot with over 180 combat missions in Vietnam. He is the former Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, Comptroller and has served in executive positions in the private sector aerospace and defense industry. Dave’s articles have appeared in The Federalist and DefenseOne.com.
Corey Smith
7 articles
Corey is a recovering bartender, and a freelance editor. He specializes in memoirs and novels but has a smorgasbord of experience in non-fiction works. In a former life, he ghostwrote several romance novels, which he denies. A cabin far away from sirens and motorcycles would be his ideal home. Instead, he lives near a construction site in New Hampshire.
Elizabeth Lawrence
7 articles
Elizabeth is an author and editor at Liberty Nation and Generation Liberty. Liz has over a decade of experience in media and journalism, including work with American Military News, PBS, and NBC Montana. Liz also wrote “Homesteading Kids,” a children’s book inspiring self-sufficient living and practical skills.
Laura Valkovic
3 articles
Socio-political Correspondent at LibertyNation.com and Generation Liberty. Eclectic in interests and political philosophies, Laura came to journalism after years of working as an educator. Her background as a historian has informed her research and writing styles, as well as her approach to current affairs. Born and raised in Australia, Laura currently resides in Great Britain.
Scott D. Cosenza, Esq.
2 articles
Scott D. Cosenza, Esq. is Legal Affairs Editor of LibertyNation.com and Generation Liberty. Scott writes extensively on legal issues and is the president of parent organization One Generation Away.
Tim Donner
2 articles
Tim Donner is Senior Political Analyst at LibertyNation.com and Generation Liberty. A former radio talk show host, Tim previously ran for the U.S. Senate in Virginia. A longtime entrepreneur, conservative policy advocate, and broadcast journalist, Tim founded One Generation Away, LN’s parent organization where he served as president for 14 years.
Graham Noble
1 article
Chief Political Correspondent & Satirist at LibertyNation.com and Generation Liberty. Raised and inspired by his father, a World War II veteran, Graham learned early in life how to laugh and be a gentleman. After attending college, he decided to join the British Army, where he served for several years and saw combat on four continents. In addition to being a news and politics junkie, Graham loves laughter, drinking and the outdoors. Combining all three gives him the most pleasure. Individual liberty is one of the few things he takes seriously.
John Klar
1 article
Contributing Author John Klar is an attorney, pastor, writer, and off-grid farmer and contributing author for LibertyNation.com and Generation Liberty. John blogs for Mother Earth News on agricultural issues and maintains a weekly commentary in The Newport Daily Express. He has also been featured in The Federalist and American Thinker.
