Person
Art Levine
Washington Spectator journalist; critic of the pro-disclosure network
2023–2024 · Critics and skeptics · Critic
He writes for the Washington Spectator, where in 2023 and 2024 he published two long critical investigations of the network of disclosure advocates, from Elizondo and Mellon to Grusch, Davis, Kean, Coulthart, Knapp and Corbell. He takes up Kirkpatrick's thesis about the small group of interconnected believers, noting however that the AARO report names no one.
- Key claims
- Argues that the 2017 NYT article omitted the paranormal research funded by AAWSAP.
- Reports that observers close to the case point to Elizondo, Mellon, Eric Davis and Grusch as central figures of the group described by Kirkpatrick.
- Reports that Eric Davis allegedly helped Grusch, without specifying how.
Documented authority
It measures how documented and verifiable what the person claims is, not their honesty. Each criterion is scored from 0 to 2.
- Credentials 2/2
- The bylined articles in the Washington Spectator are documented.
- Direct access not applicable
- Not applicable: does not claim direct knowledge of the facts; reports sources or documents.
- Evidence provided 1/2
- He cites documents and public sources, but some characterizations are his own interpretations.
- Claims track record not applicable
- The sources consulted do not trace the outcome of any verifiable claims made by this person.
- Conflicts of interest not applicable
- The sources consulted do not document financial interests tied to the topic.
Sources
- Washington Spectator (Art Levine), July 20, 2023: “Spaceship of Fools” (press, skeptical)
- Washington Spectator (Art Levine), May 29, 2024 (press, skeptical)
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