Vladimir Shlapentokh (a remarkable sociologist, historian, and political scientist)  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Shlapentokh

David Levy (therapist, psychologist, critical thinker, columnist, actor, and writer)    http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/welcome/faculty/default.htm?faculty=david_levy 

Scott Keeter (one of the best pollsters in the world)    http://pollcats.net/

Tyler Cowen (one of the top behavioral economists in the world)  http://www.gmu.edu/centers/publicchoice/faculty%20pages/Tyler/index.html

Ariel Cohen  don't miss his in-depth analysis of Russia and international relations

Vadim Sokolov (a great photo artist in California):   http://vs555.multiply.com