Jen Day-Thompson

Jen Day-Thompson is a victim advocate in Jacksonville, FL. She has a B.A. in Psychology and M.S. in Criminology from the University of North Florida. Jen has edited a textbook on women and crime, conducted research on family violence, and evaluated domestic violence programming in Jacksonville as part of her graduate program of study.

Jen has worked in the fields of social services and criminal justice for approximately five years and plans to obtain her Ph.D. in a related field. Jen enjoys cooking, writing, playing with her two dogs, being outdoors and attending seminars related to her field. She is passionate about advocating for children. They really do need a stronger voice.

Articles by Jen Day-Thompson, Contributing Editor

Realities of social work...  October 8, 2009

Bandit proves shelter dogs can be rehabilitated October 22, 2009

Kristiano Leme

Kristiano Leme earned an Associate Degree from Florida State College where he consistently made the Dean’s List. He is working on his B.A. at the University of North Florida, majoring in criminal justice with a minor in political science. He is exceptionally talented in marketing, advertising, graphics and photography. Leme is also a natural on the stage.

Photography/Content by Kristiano Leme

Image-Grasshopper for column 'Warning issued about new type of extremist...' [8-13-09]

Chris Carter, Associate Editor

Chris Carter hosts the talk-radio program Unto the Breach which covers issues affecting American liberty and security. His articles appear in the International Analyst Network, Canada Free Press, Family Security Matters, NavySEALs.com, World Defense Review, and others. He is a research analyst at the Counterterrorism Research Center of the Family Security Foundation. He also serves in the information department of the 2010 National Medal of Honor Convention project.

Visit Chris Carter at crushingchris.com.

Articles by Chris Carter

FCC new Associate General Counsel appointment re-ignites Fairness Doctrine Concerns (Aug. 25, 2009)

The Fairness Doctrine's Trojan Horse (Jul. 29, 2009)

Obama address to children: 'inartfully worded plan' or information operation? (Sept. 7, 2009)

SPLC intel report casts wide net for ‘extremists’  (Sept. 27, 2009)

W. Thomas Smith, Jr., Military Analyst

W. Thomas Smith Jr. – a columnist, author, military analyst, and war correspondent whose work has appeared in USA TODAY, U.S. News & World Report, CBS News, Business Week, The Washington Times, and many others -- will be providing frequent commentary and analysis to the US Report.

A former U.S. Marine rifle-squad leader, parachutist, and counterterrorism instructor who today serves as a field-grade officer in the S.C. Military Dept., Smith is a military technical consultant for POPULAR MECHANICS: New Technology of War, a five-part television documentary currently airing on The Military Channel.

— Visit W. Thomas Smith Jr. at uswriter.com.

 *Ed. Note: We are proud to have Smith's content here at The US Report. His experience and insight are much appreciated.

Columns by W. Thomas Smith, Jr.

Violence in Iran: What the West needs to know (July 1, 2009)

Donna Barrow, contributor to The US Report

After more than 20 years in the insurance business, Donna Barrow started her own computer company and eventually became an Information Technology project manager. In 2004 she became involved in politics using her graphic design, video, and database skills in national, state and local elections. She has been a grassroots leader for Presidential, US Congressional and State House races.

Articles/Commentary by Donna Barrow

A Grassroots call to action (May 28, 2009)