Joe Rothstein is a political strategist and media producer who worked in more than 200 campaigns for political office and political causes.
He also has served as editor of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Anchorage Daily News and adjunct professor at George Washington University's Graduate School of Political Management.
He has a master's degree in journalism from UCLA. Mr. Rothstein is the author of award-winning political thrillers, The Latina President and the Conspiracy to Destroy Her, The Salvation Project, and The Moment of Menace.
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Here’s What’s Really Crazy About Congress: It Takes So Few Votes to Get There
Over the past decade 80 to 85% of eligible voters have not participated in the elections that are key to who serves in Congress. Members are winning tickets to national power with fly spec percentages of constituent support. That’s the bad news. The good news is that fixes are doable without a constitutional amendment, or judicial decisions, or mostly without even legislative action.
Remembering That Scary October Day When The Red Phone Didn’t Ring
October is the time for scary costumes, toy skeletons and ghost costumes. It’s all good fun. But for me, October always recalls a day when it was no fun at all. In fact, it was one of the most chilling events of my life.
My Summer As Suicide Saunders, Auto Daredevil
One summer during my student years at UCLA I signed up at the school’s employment office hoping to find a paying job. Maybe as a waiter, or dishwasher, or something menial to help me financially survive the next semester. What I wound up doing, was something else entirely.
Humanity Threatened With Extinction. (See story in business section page 32)
Is humanity headed for a bleak future? Find out how artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies are influencing the fate of our species with insights from Joe Rothstein.
Daddy, Please ask Chat GPT to tell me a story
AI is being used to create perfect replicas of artwork - read this blog post on how Joe Rothstein talks about the industry implications for creatives and why he thinks it's unethical.
We’re Awash In Political News, and That’s A Problem
From author Joe Rothstein - Find out why overdosing on political news is a huge problem. Explore how the media gives blanket coverage to presidential candidates as if we’re on the eve of an election – even though we're not.
Abolish the Insidious 30 Second Political TV Spot
Learn why Joe Rothstein argued that the FCC should make it illegal for TV stations to run 30 second political ads. Find out how 60 seconds can save our democracy and encourage more thoughtful messaging in political campaigns.
Will it be Biden, Trump, or…
With decades of experience at the center of U.S. politics, Joe Rothstein shares his insights on the 2024 election - will it be Biden, Trump, or somebody else? Find out what he has to say and get prepared for election season!
Introducing, It’s Always Something
Get to know author and political strategist Joe Rothstein with his brand new monthly newsletter. With insights from over 200 campaigns, this is one you won't want to miss!