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He was the founder of the Breitbart News Network: [[Breitbart.com]], Breitbart.tv, BigJournalism.com, BigHollywood.com, BigPeace.com, BigGovernment.com and, BigEducation.com. His weekly columns appeared in the ''[[Washington Times]]'' and he was formerly a protégé of Matt Drudge's [[Drudge Report]].  He co-wrote a best-selling attack on celebrity culture called ''Hollywood, Interrupted.'' Breitbart worked with [[Arianna Huffington]] for a time to help create the [[Huffington Post]], and was also a contributor to other conservative websites. His website "Big Hollywood" grew out of his column in the ''[[Washington Times]]'' with the same name.<ref name=stories>[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/05/a-million-stories-to-tell/?page=all BREITBART: A million stories to tell], [[Washington Times]]</ref><ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2013/03/01/joining-andrew-breitbart-s-culture-war/ Enlisting In Breitbart's Culture War], [[Breitbart.com]]</ref> Breitbart was a very visible member of the conservative media, constantly going after the [[liberal]] power structure and the [[mainstream media]] and was responsible for bringing [[ACORN]] to its knees with undercover journalism. Breitbart received the Reed Irvine [[Accuracy In Media]] Award at CPAC in 2010.<ref>[http://www.aim.org/press-release/andrew-breitbart-marc-morano-to-receive-reed-irvine-accuracy-in-media-award/ Andrew Breitbart, Marc Morano to Receive Reed Irvine Accuracy in Media Awards], [[Accuracy In Media]]</ref>

He was the founder of the Breitbart News Network: [[Breitbart.com]], Breitbart.tv, BigJournalism.com, BigHollywood.com, BigPeace.com, BigGovernment.com and, BigEducation.com. His weekly columns appeared in the ''[[Washington Times]]'' and he was formerly a protégé of Matt Drudge's [[Drudge Report]].  He co-wrote a best-selling attack on celebrity culture called ''Hollywood, Interrupted.'' Breitbart worked with [[Arianna Huffington]] for a time to help create the [[Huffington Post]], and was also a contributor to other conservative websites. His website "Big Hollywood" grew out of his column in the ''[[Washington Times]]'' with the same name.<ref name=stories>[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/05/a-million-stories-to-tell/?page=all BREITBART: A million stories to tell], [[Washington Times]]</ref><ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2013/03/01/joining-andrew-breitbart-s-culture-war/ Enlisting In Breitbart's Culture War], [[Breitbart.com]]</ref> Breitbart was a very visible member of the conservative media, constantly going after the [[liberal]] power structure and the [[mainstream media]] and was responsible for bringing [[ACORN]] to its knees with undercover journalism. Breitbart received the Reed Irvine [[Accuracy In Media]] Award at CPAC in 2010.<ref>[http://www.aim.org/press-release/andrew-breitbart-marc-morano-to-receive-reed-irvine-accuracy-in-media-award/ Andrew Breitbart, Marc Morano to Receive Reed Irvine Accuracy in Media Awards], [[Accuracy In Media]]</ref>

In 2011, Breitbart authored the book ''Righteous Indignation''. Opening rank on Amazon.com #10 and #14 on the ''New York Times''.  In it, he cites Camille Paglia's book ''Sexual Personae'' as having a profound effect on his thinking.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=SUPaO3y-hqkC&pg=PT34 Righteous Indignation], page 34</ref>  Other influences include [[Supreme Court]] justice [[Clarence Thomas]], [[Rush Limbaugh]], and his Father-in-Law Orson Bean.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2013/05/16/how-limbaugh-thomas-bean-produced-conservative-warrior-andrew-breitbart.html How Limbaugh, Thomas, Bean produced conservative warrior Andrew Breitbart]</ref>

In 2011, Breitbart authored the book ''Righteous Indignation''. Opening rank on Amazon.com #10 and #14 on the ''New York Times''.  In it, he cites Camille Paglia's book ''Sexual Personae'' as having a profound effect on his thinking.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=SUPaO3y-hqkC&pg=PT34 Righteous Indignation], page 34</ref>  Other influences include [[Supreme Court]] justice [[Clarence Thomas]], [[Rush Limbaugh]], and his Father-in-Law Orson Bean.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2013/05/16/how-limbaugh-thomas-bean-produced-conservative-warrior-andrew-breitbart.html How Limbaugh, Thomas, Bean produced conservative warrior Andrew Breitbart]</ref>

===Early Life and Career===

===Early Life and Career===

===Personal life===

===Personal life===

In 1997, he married Susannah Bean,<ref>[http://www.christianpost.com/news/conservative-journalist-andrew-breitbart-dies-from-natural-causes-at-43-70629/ Conservative Journalist Andrew Breitbart Dies From 'Natural Causes' At 43], [[The Christian Post]]</ref> who is the daughter of Orson Bean and Alley Mills Bean.<ref name=bean>[https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2013/03/01/my-boy-sweet-andrew/ My Boy, Sweet Andrew], by Orson Bean.  [[Breitbart.com]]</ref>  He and his wife Susannah have four children,<ref>[http://michellemalkin.com/2012/03/01/devastating-andrew-breitbart-r-i-p/ DEVASTATING: Andrew Breitbart, R.I.P.], [[Michelle Malkin]]</ref> Samson, Mia, Charlie, and William.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/03/22/breitbart-supporters-set-up-trust-fund-for-children.html?test=latestnews#ixzz1psLbViVX Breitbart supporters set up trust fund for late commentator's children]</ref><ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2012/03/05/my-weekly-date-with-a-conservative/ My Weekly Date with a Conservative], [[Breitbart.com]]</ref>

In 1997, he married Susannah Bean,<ref>[http://www.christianpost.com/news/conservative-journalist-andrew-breitbart-dies-from-natural-causes-at-43-70629/ Conservative Journalist Andrew Breitbart Dies From 'Natural Causes' At 43], [[The Christian Post]]</ref> who is the daughter of Orson Bean and Alley Mills Bean.<ref name=bean>[https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2013/03/01/my-boy-sweet-andrew/ My Boy, Sweet Andrew], by Orson Bean.  [[Breitbart.com]]</ref>  He and his wife Susannah have four children,<ref>[http://michellemalkin.com/2012/03/01/devastating-andrew-breitbart-r-i-p/ DEVASTATING: Andrew Breitbart, R.I.P.], [[Michelle Malkin]]</ref> Samson, Mia, Charlie, and William.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/03/22/breitbart-supporters-set-up-trust-fund-for-children.html?test=latestnews#ixzz1psLbViVX Breitbart supporters set up trust fund for late commentator's children]</ref><ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2012/03/05/my-weekly-date-with-a-conservative/ My Weekly Date with a Conservative], [[Breitbart.com]]</ref>

==Career Accomplishments==

==Career Accomplishments==

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His greatest success was undercover journalism performed by his employees [[James O'Keefe]] and [[Hannah Giles]] against ACORN. He believed that the ACORN scandal "represented the [[Abu Ghraib prison#Abuse cases|Abu Ghraib]] of the [[Great Society]]".<ref>[http://www.salon.com/2010/02/23/breitbart_narcissist/ Things Andrew Breitbart doesn’t care for], [[Salon.com]]</ref>  Breitbart's associates filmed ACORN giving advice on setting up brothels involving underage prostitution trafficking as well as tax evasion tips at four ACORN offices around the country. In a brilliant strategy, he would release one tape which ACORN would dismiss. Then other tapes to stir the pot. A fourth tape was released that turned into a national firestorm which bypassed the corrupt media who refused to cover the liberal-aligned group.

His greatest success was undercover journalism performed by his employees [[James O'Keefe]] and [[Hannah Giles]] against ACORN. He believed that the ACORN scandal "represented the [[Abu Ghraib prison#Abuse cases|Abu Ghraib]] of the [[Great Society]]".<ref>[https://www.salon.com/2010/02/23/breitbart_narcissist/ Things Andrew Breitbart doesn’t care for], [[Salon.com]]</ref>  Breitbart's associates filmed ACORN giving advice on setting up brothels involving underage prostitution trafficking as well as tax evasion tips at four ACORN offices around the country. In a brilliant strategy, he would release one tape which ACORN would dismiss. Then other tapes to stir the pot. A fourth tape was released that turned into a national firestorm which bypassed the corrupt media who refused to cover the liberal-aligned group.

The outrage that followed forced Congress to defund ACORN and Breitbart is credited with having them removed from partnering with the [[Obama Administration]] on the 2010 Census. [[Wade Rathke]], ACORN founder, and [[Bertha Lewis]], his puppet CEO had to change the name of the organization because Breitbart's work had sullied their image. State affiliates reorganized under new names in New York and California, others were banned from operating in Ohio and Maryland. Breitbart put ACORN on the defensive which is still reeling from his work and has announced it's closing business, bankrupt.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,589768,00.html ACORN Closing in Wake of Scandal], [[FOX News]], March 22, 2010</ref>

The outrage that followed forced Congress to defund ACORN and Breitbart is credited with having them removed from partnering with the [[Obama Administration]] on the 2010 Census. [[Wade Rathke]], ACORN founder, and [[Bertha Lewis]], his puppet CEO had to change the name of the organization because Breitbart's work had sullied their image. State affiliates reorganized under new names in New York and California, others were banned from operating in Ohio and Maryland. Breitbart put ACORN on the defensive which is still reeling from his work and has announced it's closing business, bankrupt.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,589768,00.html ACORN Closing in Wake of Scandal], [[FOX News]], March 22, 2010</ref>

===2010 Annual NAACP Conference===

===2010 Annual NAACP Conference===

====CPAC 2011====

====CPAC 2011====

Major conservative groups are backing out of the annual conference to protest the inclusion of the [[gay]] group [[GOProud]]. Breitbart defends their inclusion and he planned to throw a party for gay conservatives at CPAC. "I'm working on getting a venue," he said. "The first annual Roy Cohn CPAC Breitbart Homocon Welcoming 80's Extravaganza. I'm thinking of DJ-ing." <ref>[http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-cpac-20110108,0,4410541.story Some right-wing groups to skip GOP event], [[LA Times]], January 8, 2011</ref>

Major conservative groups are backing out of the annual conference to protest the inclusion of the [[gay]] group [[GOProud]]. Breitbart defends their inclusion and he planned to throw a party for gay conservatives at CPAC. "I'm working on getting a venue," he said. "The first annual Roy Cohn CPAC Breitbart Homocon Welcoming 80's Extravaganza. I'm thinking of DJ-ing." <ref>[https://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-cpac-20110108,0,4410541.story Some right-wing groups to skip GOP event], [[LA Times]], January 8, 2011</ref>

====CPAC 2012====

====CPAC 2012====

On March 1, 2012, he was rushed to the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center<ref>[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2012/03/andrew-breitbart-dead-natural-causes-.html Andrew Breitbart dead at 43 of natural causes at UCLA hospital], [[Los Angeles Times]]</ref> after collapsing while taking his dog on a walk in his neighborhood.<ref>[http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2012-04-21/news/ktla-andrew-breitbart-dies_1_conservative-blogger-andrew-breitbart-shirley-sherrod-heart-attack Autopsy Report: Conservative Blogger Breitbart Died of Heart Attack]</ref> It was announced shortly after that Breitbart had passed away during the night at the age of 43.<ref>[https://dailycaller.com/2012/03/01/andrew-breitbart-dead-at-43-according-to-his-website/ Andrew Breitbart dead at 43, according to his website], [[The Daily Caller]], March 1, 2012</ref> An autopsy revealed that he had heart failure and "hypertropic cardiomyopathy with focal coronary atherosclerosis".<ref>[https://dailycaller.com/2012/04/20/l-a-coroner-breitbart-died-of-heart-failure-no-foul-play-suspected/ L.A. coroner: Breitbart died of heart failure, no foul play suspected]</ref>

On March 1, 2012, he was rushed to the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center<ref>[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2012/03/andrew-breitbart-dead-natural-causes-.html Andrew Breitbart dead at 43 of natural causes at UCLA hospital], [[Los Angeles Times]]</ref> after collapsing while taking his dog on a walk in his neighborhood.<ref>[http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2012-04-21/news/ktla-andrew-breitbart-dies_1_conservative-blogger-andrew-breitbart-shirley-sherrod-heart-attack Autopsy Report: Conservative Blogger Breitbart Died of Heart Attack]</ref> It was announced shortly after that Breitbart had passed away during the night at the age of 43.<ref>[https://dailycaller.com/2012/03/01/andrew-breitbart-dead-at-43-according-to-his-website/ Andrew Breitbart dead at 43, according to his website], [[The Daily Caller]], March 1, 2012</ref> An autopsy revealed that he had heart failure and "hypertropic cardiomyopathy with focal coronary atherosclerosis".<ref>[https://dailycaller.com/2012/04/20/l-a-coroner-breitbart-died-of-heart-failure-no-foul-play-suspected/ L.A. coroner: Breitbart died of heart failure, no foul play suspected]</ref>

He was well liked, and was known by his friends for having a good sense of humor and being a prankster.<ref name=bean /><ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/video/2012/03/04/coulter%20kudlow%20remember%20breitbart/ Coulter, Kudlow Remember Breitbart], [[Breitbart.com]]</ref><ref>[http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/andrew-brietbart-knew-article-1.1031518 The Andrew Breitbart I knew], [[S. E. Cupp]]</ref>  Among many of his adversaries, he earned respect.  Eric Boehlert, a writer for [[Media Matters for America]], described Breitbart as "a force of nature and a passionate foe".<ref>[http://www.forbes.com/sites/jamespoulos/2012/03/12/andrew-breitbarts-lost-rock-and-roll-soul-brother/#7393d9a358cf Andrew Breitbart's Lost Rock 'N Roll Soul Brother], [[Forbes]]</ref>

He was well liked, and was known by his friends for having a good sense of humor and being a prankster.<ref name=bean /><ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/video/2012/03/04/coulter%20kudlow%20remember%20breitbart/ Coulter, Kudlow Remember Breitbart], [[Breitbart.com]]</ref><ref>[http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/andrew-brietbart-knew-article-1.1031518 The Andrew Breitbart I knew], [[S. E. Cupp]]</ref>  Among many of his adversaries, he earned respect.  Eric Boehlert, a writer for [[Media Matters for America]], described Breitbart as "a force of nature and a passionate foe".<ref>[https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamespoulos/2012/03/12/andrew-breitbarts-lost-rock-and-roll-soul-brother/#7393d9a358cf Andrew Breitbart's Lost Rock 'N Roll Soul Brother], [[Forbes]]</ref>

On March 1, 2016, the [[Heartland Institute]] announced the creation of the ''Andrew Breitbart Freedom Center,'' for "the purpose of advancing free markets and individual liberty".<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/03/01/the-heartland-institute-unveils-the-andrew-breitbart-freedom-center/ The Heartland Institute Unveils the Andrew Breitbart Freedom Center]</ref>

On March 1, 2016, the [[Heartland Institute]] announced the creation of the ''Andrew Breitbart Freedom Center,'' for "the purpose of advancing free markets and individual liberty".<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/03/01/the-heartland-institute-unveils-the-andrew-breitbart-freedom-center/ The Heartland Institute Unveils the Andrew Breitbart Freedom Center]</ref>

===''Hating Breitbart''===

===''Hating Breitbart''===

On October 19, 2012, the documentary ''Hating Breitbart'' was released.<ref>[http://www.nationalreview.com/article/331786/breitbart-remembered-jim-geraghty Breitbart Remembered], [[National Review]]</ref><ref>[http://legalinsurrection.com/2012/10/hating-breitbart-loving-breitbart/ Hating Breitbart - Loving Breitbart]</ref><ref>[https://www.wnd.com/2013/05/hating-breitbart-a-must-see-documentary/ 'Hating Breitbart' a must-see documentary]</ref>  The documentary focuses on what Breitbart called the ''Democrat-Media Complex''.<ref>[http://spectator.org/articles/34900/breitbart-verb ‘Breitbart’ as a Verb], [[American Spectator]]</ref><ref>[http://www.truthrevolt.org/commentary/andrew-klavan-what-breitbart-knew Andrew Klavan: What Breitbart Knew], [[Truth Revolt]]</ref>  The documentary recaps the many accomplishments in the last few years of his life, including his work assisting [[Lila Rose]] with work on early undercover videos of [[Planned Parenthood]],<ref name=culturewar>[https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/how-to-win-a-culture-war-a-review-of-hating-breitbart How to win a culture war: a review of hating Breitbart], [[LifeSiteNews ]]</ref> the sting on [[ACORN]] which ultimately took that organization down, defending conservative activists against false allegations involving the use of the "n-word", and Breitbart's many, many efforts to help conservatism on the ground from support at rallies and other efforts to stand up to bullies who were so used to getting away with it.<ref name=culturewar />  Underneath the singular yet repeated accomplishments there is a clear shift that has occurred from the old media to the new media, and the documentary does a good job of highlighting that shift.<ref>[https://reason.com/archives/2012/11/02/hating-breitbarts-post-partisan-message Hating Breitbart's Powerful Post-Partisan Message]</ref>

On October 19, 2012, the documentary ''Hating Breitbart'' was released.<ref>[https://www.nationalreview.com/article/331786/breitbart-remembered-jim-geraghty Breitbart Remembered], [[National Review]]</ref><ref>[http://legalinsurrection.com/2012/10/hating-breitbart-loving-breitbart/ Hating Breitbart - Loving Breitbart]</ref><ref>[https://www.wnd.com/2013/05/hating-breitbart-a-must-see-documentary/ 'Hating Breitbart' a must-see documentary]</ref>  The documentary focuses on what Breitbart called the ''Democrat-Media Complex''.<ref>[http://spectator.org/articles/34900/breitbart-verb ‘Breitbart’ as a Verb], [[American Spectator]]</ref><ref>[http://www.truthrevolt.org/commentary/andrew-klavan-what-breitbart-knew Andrew Klavan: What Breitbart Knew], [[Truth Revolt]]</ref>  The documentary recaps the many accomplishments in the last few years of his life, including his work assisting [[Lila Rose]] with work on early undercover videos of [[Planned Parenthood]],<ref name=culturewar>[https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/how-to-win-a-culture-war-a-review-of-hating-breitbart How to win a culture war: a review of hating Breitbart], [[LifeSiteNews ]]</ref> the sting on [[ACORN]] which ultimately took that organization down, defending conservative activists against false allegations involving the use of the "n-word", and Breitbart's many, many efforts to help conservatism on the ground from support at rallies and other efforts to stand up to bullies who were so used to getting away with it.<ref name=culturewar />  Underneath the singular yet repeated accomplishments there is a clear shift that has occurred from the old media to the new media, and the documentary does a good job of highlighting that shift.<ref>[https://reason.com/archives/2012/11/02/hating-breitbarts-post-partisan-message Hating Breitbart's Powerful Post-Partisan Message]</ref>

==Quotes==

==Quotes==

* "I stand by what I’ve done.  The NAACP in our time has absolutely changed its methodology and its mission and has become a military, militaristic, Saul Alinsky arm of the Democratic party. What they do and do not do to conservative black people in a shame on America and a pox on their organization.... They’ve created an entire paradigm to invent racism on the right in order to intimidate people into silence."<ref>[http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/media/content/quotes-my-january-interview-conservative-firebrand-andrew-breitbart-who-died-today Quotes from my January interview with conservative firebrand Andrew Breitbart, who died today]</ref>

* "I stand by what I’ve done.  The NAACP in our time has absolutely changed its methodology and its mission and has become a military, militaristic, Saul Alinsky arm of the Democratic party. What they do and do not do to conservative black people in a shame on America and a pox on their organization.... They’ve created an entire paradigm to invent racism on the right in order to intimidate people into silence."<ref>[http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/media/content/quotes-my-january-interview-conservative-firebrand-andrew-breitbart-who-died-today Quotes from my January interview with conservative firebrand Andrew Breitbart, who died today]</ref>

* "I love my job. I love fighting for what I believe in. I love having fun while doing it. I love reporting stories that the Complex refuses to report. I love fighting back, I love finding allies, and - famously - I enjoy making enemies."<ref>[http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/292349/i-love-fighting-what-i-believe-john-j-miller ‘I Love Fighting for What I Believe In’], [[National Review]]</ref><ref>[https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/matthew-sheffield/2012/03/01/memorium-andrew-breitbart In Memoriam: Andrew Breitbart], [[Newsbusters]]</ref>

* "I love my job. I love fighting for what I believe in. I love having fun while doing it. I love reporting stories that the Complex refuses to report. I love fighting back, I love finding allies, and - famously - I enjoy making enemies."<ref>[https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/292349/i-love-fighting-what-i-believe-john-j-miller ‘I Love Fighting for What I Believe In’], [[National Review]]</ref><ref>[https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/matthew-sheffield/2012/03/01/memorium-andrew-breitbart In Memoriam: Andrew Breitbart], [[Newsbusters]]</ref>

* "The person that made this new pursuit of intellectual engagement invigorating and sexy was Camille Paglia.  Her book, ''Sexual Personae'', made me realize how little I really had learned in college."

* "The person that made this new pursuit of intellectual engagement invigorating and sexy was Camille Paglia.  Her book, ''Sexual Personae'', made me realize how little I really had learned in college."