Lee Habeeb

Newsweek Columnist

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Lee Habeeb is a Newsweek Columnist, Vice President of Content at Salem Media Group and host of "Our American Stories"

A Presidents' Day Story for the Ages: George Washington and the Italian Painter Who Honored Him

Discover the extraordinary connection between America's Cincinnatus, George Washington, and the Italian immigrant artist Constantino Brumidi, whose...

February 16, 2026

A Presidents' Day Story for the Ages: George Washington and the Italian Painter Who Honored Him

The Story of a Christian American GI Who Saved 200 Jewish Soldiers from Certain Death in WW2 – and Never Told Anyone about It

During the Holocaust, one American GI's quiet courage and unwavering faith led him to defy Nazi orders and save 200 Jewish-American soldiers from...

January 26, 2026

The Story of a Christian American GI Who Saved 200 Jewish Soldiers from Certain Death in WW2 – and Never Told Anyone about It

The Story and Words of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. You Won’t Hear in the Media Today

The media will honor Dr. King’s legacy, but they’ll skip the one title that defined him: Reverend. This tribute takes you back to the pulpit where...

January 19, 2026

The Story and Words of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. You Won’t Hear in the Media Today