David Mastio
Opinion Writer
David Mastio is a former deputy editorial page editor, forum editor editorial writer and assistant forum editor. He was founding editorial page editor of The Washington Examiner, deputy editorial page editor and senior editor for online opinion at The Washington Times, an editorial writer for The Virginian-Pilot and a Washington correspondent for The Detroit News. Outside of newspapers, he was a speechwriter for United States Trade Representative Robert Zoellick and founded BlogNetNews.com, which tracked the best state and local news-focused blogs in all 50 states. He was born in Mons, Belgium and has lived in eight states from California to Virginia. He's a 1995 graduate of the University of Iowa journalism school.
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My Recent Work
State of the Union: Biden botched his first year as president
A hot war in Ukraine could spark conflicts in other countries
David Mastio
Tough Russia sanctions should include oil. Why that's not happening.David Mastio
A hot war in Ukraine could spark conflicts in other countriesDavid Mastio
Rubio and Biden should give back money from Olympic sponsorsDavid Mastio
COVID idiocy has been unmasked. I'm not playing any longer.David Mastio
A busy few weeks in qualified immunityDavid Mastio
Social media is a 'national experiment' on our kids' mental healthDavid Mastio
Teachers unions hurt kids when schools shut downDavid Mastio
Facebook's ban of conservative publisher was great for marketing.David Mastio
Conversations about racism don't have to tear us apartDavid Mastio
Hannity and Ingraham knew Trump was responsible for Jan. 6 violenceDavid Mastio
The police reform conversation isn't going awayDavid Mastio
Jussie Smollett's lies hold culture war lessons for both sidesDavid Mastio
Viability is an arbitrary standard for legalized abortionsDavid Mastio
'We've reached the limits of sensible policy' to fight COVID-19David Mastio
Race-based reparations would be a step backwardDavid Mastio
The conversation about police reform isn't going away![]()
My heart is torn: Why I'm a reluctant McAuliffe voter in Virginia![]()
Get updated on where things stand with police reform
David Mastio
How promoting equality helped Republicans win in VirginiaDavid Mastio
My heart is torn: Why I'm a reluctant McAuliffe voter in VirginiaDavid Mastio
Get updated on where things stand with police reformTrans bathroom policy ripping my community apart. Parents, do better.![]()
A quick look at qualified immunity in the newsCalifornia, Texas mandate 'morality' through businesses like they're toys![]()
Betrayal of trust: Why Joint Chiefs chairman must resign
David Mastio
A quick look at qualified immunity in the newsCalifornia, Texas mandate 'morality' through businesses like they're toysDavid Mastio
Betrayal of trust: Why Joint Chiefs chairman must resignDavid Mastio
Texas abortion law is blueprint for bans on speech, guns![]()
Republicans prove they're a bigger threat than 9/11 hijackers
David Mastio
'Please help my family, I beg you': A plea as bombs fall in KabulDavid Mastio
Republicans prove they're a bigger threat than 9/11 hijackersDavid Mastio
Biden speech: Popular fixes or liberal road to ruin?David Mastio and Jill Lawrence
Hate is an American disease, not a white one![]()
Biden, US can learn from Colombia's generosity toward refugees
David Mastio
3 reasons Georgia's voter law isn't a big dealDavid Mastio
Biden delivered competence, hold the gaffes. Sorry, GOP.David Mastio and Jill Lawrence
Biden, US can learn from Colombia's generosity toward refugeesDavid Mastio
Donald Trump's CPAC speech: Parody or threat?David Mastio and Jill Lawrence
Rush taught me to love conservatism, then betrayed itDavid Mastio
Trump handmaid Pence faces off with impressive HarrisDavid Mastio and Jill Lawrence
Shady Clintons paved way for disastrous TrumpDavid Mastio
Harris is a living rebuke to Trump: Mastio & LawrenceDavid Mastio and Jill Lawrence
Biden-Sanders coronavirus debate: No to revolutionDavid Mastio and Jill Lawrence
Calling coronavirus Wuhan virus is not racistDavid Mastio
Super Tuesday voters: Time for an adult like BidenDavid Mastio and Jill Lawrence
Grading the Democrats' South Carolina debate![]()
Grading the candidates in the Las Vegas debate![]()
Biden and Warren shellacked in New Hampshire
David Mastio and Jill Lawrence
Grading the candidates in the Las Vegas debateDavid Mastio and Jill Lawrence
Biden and Warren shellacked in New HampshireDavid Mastio and Jill Lawrence
Impeachment trial as farce: Mastio & LawrenceDavid Mastio and Jill Lawrence
Can Dems beat Trump in 2020? Mastio & LawrenceDavid Mastio and Jill Lawrence
Grading the Democratic debaters, from A to FDavid Mastio and Jill Lawrence
A conservative votes straight Dem in VirginiaJill Lawrence and David Mastio
Thousands of dead babies raise many questionsDavid Mastio
Grading the Democratic debaters, from A to FJill Lawrence and David Mastio
Will Dem debates target Biden or Trump on race?Jill Lawrence and David Mastio