Matthew J. Peterson is a Washington Fellow at The Claremont Institute’s Center for the American Way of Life. His research focuses on media, education, and the American founding.

Peterson is Editor In Chief of Blaze Media. Previously, as cofounder of New Founding, he developed media assets that were subsequently acquired by Blaze Media. A Senior Fellow at the Claremont Institute, from 2018 to 2021 Peterson served as the Vice President of Education, directed their fellowship programs, and founded The American Mind. Along with a background in media, politics, and consulting he has taught a wide variety of courses at various colleges and universities. He lives with his wife and four children in Dallas, Texas.

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