Anthony J. Rivera

Washington, D.C.

Multiplatform editor

Education: Longwood University, BA in English; American University, MA in Journalism and Public Affairs

Anthony did time as a radio man on Capitol Hill as an off-air reporter and audio producer for the Laslo Congressional Bureau for National Public Radio. He's covered politics for a variety of local NPR-members stations. He got a taste of major political events like the State of the Union and election night for the 2014 midterms. He also spent some time chasing the congressional effort to ban online gambling. Before that, he did a brief stint as a freelance writer. He's married with a baby, Anthony, Jr. And when he's not working, he's working.
Latest from Anthony J. Rivera

    Donald Trump’s crime and gun policies, explained

    Donald Trump opposes requiring background checks and restricting access to guns for people who might harm themselves or others.

    September 17, 2024

    Harris vs. Trump on crime: Where they stand on the issue

    Here’s how Kamala Harris’s and Donald Trump’s policies on crime, gun control and the legalization of recreational marijuana compare.

    September 17, 2024

    Harris vs. Trump on the economy: Comparing their policies

    Here’s how the economic policies of Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump compare.

    September 10, 2024

    Harris vs. Trump on foreign policy: Where they stand

    Here’s how the foreign policies of Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump compare.

    September 10, 2024

    Harris vs. Trump on immigration: Where they stand on the issue

    Here’s how the immigration policies of Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump compare.

    September 10, 2024

      Jill Stein’s foreign policy, explained

      Jill Stein has been critical of U.S. support of Ukraine.

      September 10, 2024

        Jill Stein’s economic policies, explained

        Jill Stein has advocated for raising taxes for the richest Americans, canceling student debt and cutting defense spending.

        September 10, 2024

        Kamala Harris’s foreign policy, explained

        Kamala Harris has said the U.S. will stand by Ukraine, and continue to support Israel’s ability to defend itself, while calling for a cease-fire and an end to the suffering of the Palestinian people.

        September 10, 2024

          Jill Stein’s immigration policies, explained

          Jill Stein supports giving undocumented immigrants a pathway to citizenship.

          September 10, 2024

            Donald Trump’s economic policies, explained

            As president, Donald Trump lowered the tax rate for the richest Americans and corporations.

            September 10, 2024