Matthew Rozsa

Bio

is a Ph.D. student in history at Lehigh University as well as a political columnist. His editorials have been published in "The Morning Call," "The Express-Times," "The Newark Star-Ledger," "The Baltimore Sun," and various college newspapers and blogs. I actively encourage people to reach out to me at matt.rozsa@gmail.com.
The Relationship Lesson We Can All Learn from People Who Have Asperger's
By Matthew Rozsa
"Love is the only game that is not called on account of darkness." This quote, a favorite on the Internet, may be referring to the dating habits of the general population. But as someone who's grown up with Asperger's Syndrome, I find the quip…
The Crazy Things David Brat Believe Will Make You Wonder How He Earned His Ph.D
By Matthew Rozsa
The man who beat Eric Cantor may have a Ph.D., but he sure doesn't act like it. I'm not saying this because I disagree with his political views. There are plenty of conservatives and libertarians in academia (hoary claims of ivory tower "liberal…
I'm the Victim of an Anti-Semitic Hate Crime — Here's What I Say About Kansas
By Matthew Rozsa
The shooting yesterday at a Jewish community center in Kansas City was more than tragic. It was un-American. This crime strikes a deep personal chord with me, not only because I have also been the victim of an anti-Semitic hate crime, but because…
These Are The TV Characters Getting Asperger's Wrong, From Someone Who Has It
By Matthew Rozsa
When I was first diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome at the age of 14, Asperger's was barely on the public radar. One of my earliest experiences discussing the condition with others was having them make vulgar puns about the name. To say the least,…
If Politicians Were Paid Based on Real Accomplishments, Here's What They'd Earn
By Matthew Rozsa
Over the past couple weeks, while President Barack Obama has taken to podiums everywhere to rally support for raising the minimum wage, members of Congress have been rushing to support him. "I think the American people should know that the members…
Jenny McCarthy Wants to Save Me From My Autism, But She Just Doesn't Get It
By Matthew Rozsa
I have something uniquely in common with several million other Americans: I'm autistic. At a time when Jenny McCarthy is spearheading a dangerous movement that blames my condition on vaccines — a myth dispelled by WebMD here — I am naturally…
Why Even Some Liberals and Independents Are Refusing to Sign Up For Obamacare
By Matthew Rozsa
The Obamacare deadline is Monday, and a flurry of reports, headlines and talking heads are weighing in its success or failure. But sometimes politics cannot be understood without a human touch. One of the most devastating aspects of the Affordable…
Which Famous President Is Just Like You? Take the Quiz
By Matthew Rozsa
We all probably have a favorite president or two, but which of them is most like you in their beliefs? Not every president is included (sorry Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt), but this quick quiz should help you discover which of our many…
11 Quirky Things You Never Knew About America's Presidents
By Matthew Rozsa
It's easy to recite well-known presidential trivia — Washington was our first president, Cleveland was the only president to serve nonconsecutive terms, etc. — but do you know the quirkier facts? As an American history aficionado, it was hard for me…
The Creator Of Westboro Baptist Used to Be a Die-Hard Civil Rights Fighter — What Happened?
By Matthew Rozsa
Reverend Fred Phelps, the founder of the notorious Westboro Baptist Church, is reportedly "on the edge of death" at a hospice in Kansas. In case your memory needs refreshing, Phelps is best known for organizing protests at the funerals of anti-LGBT…