Patrick Donovan
I’m Patrick Donovan, a policy writer and communications professional with a degree in Political Science from Louisiana State University. I began my career in 2012 as a staff researcher at The Heritage Foundation, focusing on economic and regulatory policy. Later, I worked in public affairs consulting and contributed commentary to The Advocate. My work focuses on explaining policy decisions and their real-world impact
Bitcoin leading the way in geopolitical turmoil
Since the escalation of the February 28th Iran crisis, financial markets have been going through an unusual period of stress. In this context,
Bitcoin
continues to...
Missing USF doctoral students: Zamil Limons body found, search continues for...
The body of a missing University of South Florida doctoral student was found and the man's roommate was arrested Friday at their home after...
The Strait of Hormuz is more their fight than ours: Pete...
During a press conference, the US Secretary of Defense criticized European countries for supposedly benefiting for decades from the protection of the United States.
The...
The weekly recap: Turning a blind eye to geopolitics
Top 5 News of the Week
Closing eyes on geopolitics
Last week, Iran announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and markets ended the week...
A sordid rat story terrorizes stars favorite private club
The San Vicente Bungalows, touted as the most exclusive club in Los Angeles, is reportedly facing health issues, according to Page Six.
$10,000 is the...
Hegseth Just Sent an Alarming Message to the Rest of the...
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In Iran, decisions are the responsibility of the supreme leaders office
Since the first American and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and many leaders of the...
Caricature of Charlie Hebdo after the fire in Crans
The Valaisian judiciary has just concluded that a drawing may be considered shocking, but it does not also constitute a representation of violence.
A complaint...
Pessac: The dreamlike landscapes of a Bordeaux artist at the Jean...
Born in 1979 in Dijon to an anesthesiologist father and an artist mother, the budding artist grew up in a Franco-Algerian culture and was...
The Testament of Celebrities: The Rotten Roots of Fame
After orchestrating a concise, dynamic, and embodied version of "King Lear" last fall from an adaptation by Jean-Marc Dalpé, Quebecois artist Jon Lachlan Stewart...
