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Travis Akers

Political Commentator — Freelance
Jacksonville
Military, Opinion and Editorial, Politics
As seen in: Medium, Newsweek, The Verge, BuzzFeed, The Daily Beast, AlterNet, Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), PopCulture.com, Upworthy
Covers:  National Security, Gun Reform, Veterans Affairs, Burn Pits, Addiction, Alcoholism, Elections, Climate Change, Military
Proud Dad | Progressive Baptist | He/Him/His | Feat: @Newsweek, @HuffPost | OIF/OEF Vet | Author: @ZeroProof365 | NatSec/Navy Intel | @VillanovaU Alum | #Sober

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Proud Dad | Blessed Husband | He/Him/His | Feat: Buzzfeed, Newsweek, WaPo | #Sober | OEF/OIF Veteran | Author: @ZeroProof365 | #RunHappy🏃

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After 16 years in the military, I am finally seeing us fight racism | Opinion

After 16 years in the military, I am finally seeing us fight racism | Opinion

As a naval officer, I have been encouraged by military leadership this past month, as they have embraced the …

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Veterans: We call on gun dealers and responsible owners to prevent the next shooting | Opinion

Veterans: We call on gun dealers and responsible owners to prevent the next shooting | Opinion

As veterans who have served in uniform in defense of this country, we are deeply troubled by the latest attac…

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Pastor Jarrid Wilson supported me hours before he died. Don't forget: Ministers need ministry too...

Pastor Jarrid Wilson supported me hours before he died. Don't forget: Ministers need ministry too...

The evangelical world was rocked this past September by news of Jarrid Wilson's suicide. Wilson was a pastor …

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‎Start Me Up with Kimberley A. Johnson on Apple Podcasts

‎Hosted by blogger and author Kimberley A. Johnson.'Start Me Up' isn't just any other podcast. I'm willing to…

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Dr. Anthony Fauci's Wild First Pitch on MLB Opening Day Has Fans Rolling

Dr. Anthony Fauci's Wild First Pitch on MLB Opening Day Has Fans Rolling

Dr. Anthony Fauci has social media talking about his first pitch during the New York Yankees-Washington Natio…

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Two GOP Senators Posted Images Of Wrong Black Congressman In Their John Lewis Tributes, And Twitt...

Two GOP Senators Posted Images Of Wrong Black Congressman In Their John Lewis Tributes, And Twitt...

Senators Marco Rubio and Dan Sullivan posted photos of the wrong black congressman in their Twitter tributes …

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After 16 Years in the Military, I Am Finally Seeing Us Fight Racism | Opinion

By Travis Akers
newsweek.com — As a naval officer, I have been encouraged by military leadership this past month, as they have embraced the Black Lives Matter movement and are actively seeking solutions to end systemic racism in the armed services. It feels different this time. It doesn't just feel like empty platitudes as a result of another annual survey from the command managed equal opportunity program.
Jun 30, 2020 Open in Who Shared Wrong byline?

Pastor Jarrid Wilson Supported Me Hours Before He Died. Don't Forget: Ministers Need Ministry Too | Opinion

By Travis Akers
newsweek.com — The evangelical world was rocked this past September by news of Jarrid Wilson's suicide. Wilson was a pastor in California who rose to fame as an author and mental health advocate. The minister was very active on social media as well, accumulating over 80,000 Twitter followers and often interacting with them, discussing issues such as addiction, depression and politics. This is exactly how I met Jarrid. In August 2019, I posted a tweet that went viral with over 2.8 million views and 78,000 likes.
Feb 25, 2020 Open in Who Shared Wrong byline?

My Journey to Sobriety

By Travis Akers
demcastusa.com — I have been completely overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support since first going public about my personal struggle with alcohol. I have also been completely overwhelmed by the response of those who have sent messages asking for help. Since first discussing my journey to sobriety, I have received over 600 DMs, mostly words of encouragement, but dozens have been from people asking for help. I never expected this size of a response.
Oct 19, 2019 Open in Who Shared Wrong byline?
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

How is social media changing news?

Grassroots, real-time

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Raymond Ramano
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