The Outsider Media Foundation is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit virtual newsroom founded in 2023 in Goffstown, New Hampshire. We exist to broaden America’s understanding of politics and political thought by shining light on the movements and voices frequently overlooked by the legacy media.
We are one of the only nonprofit news platforms dedicated exclusively to independent and third party news coverage. Our reporting focuses on the organizations and figures contributing to our country outside the two-party system, and how their influence affects our elections and institutions.
In 2023, the Foundation was entrusted with Independent Political Report, a long-standing publication that has catalogued news and updates on third parties and independent movements since 2008. Today, we continue publishing through IPR while also developing original projects that provide deeper analysis and context.
By collaborating with grassroots journalists, conducting interviews, and amplifying underreported stories, we provide other media outlets, researchers, and civic organizations with the information they need to understand the full scope of our political culture.
We believe that a clearer, more complete picture of our political system benefits everyone. Follow our work, support our mission, and maybe even share your own story to help us expand access to a form of coverage that is far too often overlooked.
Whitney Bilyeu is the Chair of the Outsider Media Foundation. She is the most recent past Chair of the Libertarian Party of Texas and a current at-large member of the Association of Libertarian Educators' Board of Directors. Additionally, Bilyeu has a professional background in education and publishing, as well as extensive experience working on statewide campaigns.
Bilyeu previously served on the Libertarian National Committee for six years and was Chair from 2021 to 2022. Her professional experience also includes a role as VP of Sales at Texas CEO Magazine and Chief Operations Officer of a Texas-based process automation company.
J. Mark Barfield boasts an impressive background in media, politics, and advocacy. He currently serves as Vice Chair of Outsider Media Foundation, as well as the owner of Bar None Creative Solutions LLC, and Treasurer of Voting Rights Brigade. In addition, he plays an active role in the Chase Oliver for President campaign as the State Organizer for Florida.
With experience in journalism and leadership positions in various Libertarian Party organizations, Barfield brings a wealth of experience with emerging parties to the table. He has previously served as Vice Chair of the Libertarian Party of Florida and Chair of the Libertarian Party of Volusia County.
Zachary S. Dumont is a member of the Outsider Media Foundation Board of Directors and the organization's acting treasurer. Mr. Dumont comes to the role having experience in managing the finances for several third-party political campaigns.
Mr. Dumont is a former Town Councilor, elected in 2018 and serving his town until 2022, when he relocated to another community. In his day-to-day life, he works with municipal governments across New England, directly supporting 350 towns and cities, and lives with his wife in Rochester, NH
Brett Bittner serves as the Secretary of the Outsider Media Foundation. He served previously as the Executive Director of The Advocates for Self-Government, as well as on the Libertarian National Committee. During his time in both Indiana and Georgia, Bittner served on the state leadership teams. Additionally, Bittner was twice elected to serve on the school board for Marietta City Schools.
With experience in marketing and media around electoral politics, and leadership positions across various organizations, Bittner brings a unique viewpoint for amplifying voices and stories outside the mainstream media.
Prof. George Phillies is a retired physics professor and writer who lives in Worcester, Massachusetts. He is well-known for his writings on Libertarian politics and has authored four technical studies. He has also been involved in various Libertarian organizations and has run for Federal Office twice.
Outside of politics, Prof. Phillies is the President of the National Fantasy Fan Federation and edits several S.F. magazines. He has written eight S.F. novels, authored five textbooks on board game design, and has published over 170 scientific research papers.
Ford Fischer is an Emmy-nominated independent journalist, primary source documentarian, and the co-founder of News2Share, a platform for raw video coverage of political activism. His work has been featured in Oscar, Emmy, and Golden Globe-winning films. A comprehensive list of his credits can be found here.
Dusty Wilson is co-host of the podcast "Gadfly," an American history podcast about third parties, fringe candidates, and generally weird American electoral history.
He is also a playwright whose work has been produced in Chicago, New York City, and London and has most recently worked as a script consultant for Rem Alternis Productions.
Jordan Willow Evans is an editor and policy analyst based in Goffstown, New Hampshire. She is the Executive Director of the Outsider Media Foundation and has served as the Managing Editor of Independent Political Report since 2022. As a writer, Evans has contributed to several policy white papers, and her opinion pieces have appeared in various media outlets across the United States. She has also appeared on numerous video platforms, including VICE World News, ABC News, BNT 1, RT, and Sky News.
Evans has also contributed to numerous academic presentations on the influence of personal identity on professional relations and partisan dynamics, including presentations at the Harvard Kennedy School and various academic conferences on history and music. Her interest in the impact of American third parties on contemporary politics began when she was a student.