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Rick Horowitz is an award-winning writer, and a nationally known writing and editing consultant. He's a winner of two National Headliner Awards for his column, and two Emmys for his imaginative weekly commentaries on Milwaukee Public Television’s “InterCHANGE.” He's also the founder and Wordsmith in Chief of Prime Prose, LLC, providing writing, editing and messaging assistance to a variety of organizations.

Rick has led writing workshops for national, state and regional journalism organizations, newspaper groups and individual newspapers of all sizes. He's been a legislative assistant and principal speechwriter for a member of the congressional leadership, and a special assistant and ghostwriter for the director of a major Washington-based arts organization. He's also served as an adjunct professor of opinion writing at American University, and has been named a Life Member of the National Conference of Editorial Writers.

Rick spent his college days at Brandeis University, dividing his time among the varsity baseball team, the varsity snack bar and the varsity newspaper, where The Rick Horowitz Column made its debut. He also graduated from NYU Law School, and actually worked as a lawyer in a Washington law firm before working on Capitol Hill. He’s even served a stint or two as a commentator for NPR's "All Things Considered."

You can check out Rick’s video offerings on YouTube. You can write to him at rickhoro@execpc.com.

Blog Entries by Rick Horowitz

Benghazi: Pin the Blame on the Donkey?

(4) Comments | Posted May 14, 2013 | 8:31 AM

Death in Benghazi: Republicans are outraged. This time.

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Lost in Boston's Carnage...

(1) Comments | Posted April 20, 2013 | 10:35 AM

The Senate fails the nation.

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The Filibuster Fringe

(2) Comments | Posted April 16, 2013 | 2:18 PM

Before the bombings, there were shootings. After the bombings, there'll be more shootings.
This one was taped pre-Boston. For all the victims of violence...

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Horrors in the Rear-View Mirror: Ten Years of Iraq

(4) Comments | Posted March 23, 2013 | 8:05 AM

"Why look back?" some of them say. Here's why.

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News You Won't See Anywhere Else...

(1) Comments | Posted March 19, 2013 | 6:02 PM

And you think you're watching an all-news channel?

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They're Baaaack! The Romneys Reappear -- and Revise

(3) Comments | Posted March 9, 2013 | 8:18 AM

After four months of silence, Mitt and Ann grant their first interview.

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"Reaching Out to Latinos!" (The GOP's Latest Song & Dance)

(0) Comments | Posted March 3, 2013 | 7:53 AM

It's all about expanding the brand...

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Jesse Jackson Jr.: Can't Buy a Break

(0) Comments | Posted February 25, 2013 | 7:26 AM

He spent how much money?! He spent it on what?!

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Getting Republicans to "Yes"? (Well, No.)

(0) Comments | Posted February 21, 2013 | 7:20 AM

Just think of it as a credit check...

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Gun Logic: One Case, One Time

(7) Comments | Posted February 11, 2013 | 6:51 AM

"There can be a situation..."

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"Gun Control"? The Name of the Game is "Frame"

(10) Comments | Posted February 8, 2013 | 8:51 AM

The words we're choosing can keep us from losing.

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Milwaukee Sheriff: Arm Yourselves! (Milwaukee Rick: What?!)

(1) Comments | Posted February 4, 2013 | 6:51 AM

A local sheriff making national headlines? Being ridiculous always helps.

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Bye-Bye Bipartisan?

(0) Comments | Posted January 31, 2013 | 8:35 AM

The inauguration is over. The complaining continues.

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Gunsmoke and Mirrors: The Assault on Reason

(1) Comments | Posted January 21, 2013 | 7:42 AM

Time for some honest conversation about firearms?

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Smearing Chuck Hagel

(0) Comments | Posted January 14, 2013 | 7:35 AM

He's a what?!

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Are Repubs Losing Their Religion?

(0) Comments | Posted January 8, 2013 | 11:08 AM

The fiscal-cliff deal was far from perfect -- but don't sniff at a serious surrender from the GOP.

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Another "Ho-Ho-Horowitz Christmas"? Not This Year

(0) Comments | Posted December 24, 2012 | 8:00 AM

After Newtown, an annual tradition falls by the wayside.

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Fiscal What?

(0) Comments | Posted December 10, 2012 | 6:14 AM

Right to the brink! Or maybe not.

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Suppressing the Vote? They're Still At It!

(0) Comments | Posted December 3, 2012 | 7:36 AM

Very creative, those Republicans.

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Don't It Make Mitt's Red States Blue!

(0) Comments | Posted November 19, 2012 | 5:58 AM

Suddenly, reality.

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