Transatlantic Today -- From Washington

Athena Nagel is a professional blogger who runs TheStuffofSuccess.com. In addition to blogging, she is an accomplished author, freelance writer, proofreader and editor, e-commerce owner, mentor and digital marketer .

Randy Whitehead is a freelance writer and senior in college, specializing in English and Sociology. He has written for numerous blogs and websites about a wide variety of topics, from SEO Agencies to astronomy. A lover of all things languages, Randy is studying both Russian and Italian at the university level.

Trent R. Nelson is an autodidactic poet and historian, political, social, and economic analyst. He specializes in European history, American history and politics, international relations, foreign policy, and sociocultural and political innovations particularly, and waxes poetically, both frequently and indignantly, regarding the grotesque nature of sanctions, international and domestic fascism, as well as about the obligation all societies have to ensure that the homeless are no longer without any human necessity. Frequently traveling, he commentates and consistently writes from wherever he is for Liberal Currents, Transatlantic Magazine, his own Substack, as well as various other publications on these and other, varying topics.

Liam Flynn is a freelance writer who writes about everything from marketing to current events. Liam received his bachelor’s degree from Clark University, where he majored in Economics and Asian Studies. When Liam is not writing he is supporting educators across the United States in using technology in the classroom.

Claire Healy holds a degree in political science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She studies and is conversant in Arabic and Spanish, and has lived in Amman, Jordan and Havana, Cuba.She is the founder and Editor in Chief of the international, multilingual magazine The Open, and is dedicated to building relationships and collaboration across borders and the global promotion of human rights.

Ryan Day holds a Master's degree in Balkan, Eurasian, and Central European studies from Charles University in Prague. He holds a Bachelor's degree in International Studies and Russian Area Studies from Hope College in Holland, Michigan. When not working, Ryan enjoys snowboarding in the Colorado Rocky Mountains and international travel. He has visited 24 countries to date.

Richard Schertzer is Copy Editor at Transatlantic Today For entertainment desk. He studied BA in Music Business and earning his MFA in Filmmaking from Howard University. Entertainment writing is his passion. In his free time, he loves to go on long walks on beach.

Casey Fenn is a Transatlantic Today political contributor. He is also a freelance writer who lives in western North Carolina. Casey graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from Kennesaw State University in Atlanta, GA.

Chelsea Meece is a Certified Holistic Health Coach who specializes in Self-Care and Boundary Setting. Outside of Coaching, she is a Freelance Writer and Backpacker of 8 Countries and over 1000+ Miles On-Trail.

Gabby Verzella began contributing to Transatlantic Today in 2021. By day, she works within higher education and student success services. She has contributed to online and print publications since 2019. She lives in Philadelphia.

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Jerry Dunleavy is a Justice Department reporter for the Washington Examiner.

Lincoln Mitchell is a writer and scholar based in New York and San Francisco. He has written extensively about American politics and US foreign policy. He teaches political science at Columbia University.

Ned Rauch-Mannino served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Global Operations and Senior Advisor for Global Markets with the U.S. Department of Commerce, leveraging senior level visibility to support U.S. competitiveness and reinforce trade and investment across markets worldwide.He had also served as an advisor with the U.S. Agency for International Development, leading intergovernmental affairs for the agency. Prior to his federal service, Mr. Rauch-Mannino directed strategic consulting and stakeholder relations, managed municipal economic development, and advised a national economic consulting and research firm.He earned his Master's degree from Penn State University and undergraduate degrees from Temple University.

Dr. David Felsen writes on international affairs. He holds a Doctorate from Oxford University and serves as Vice-Rector for International Relations at Epoka University in Albania