An occasional newsletter about Los Angeles and its culture -- part autobiography, part factual, part fancy.
Editor, writer, artist, cultural warrior
1960s: Students for a Democratic Society
1970s: West Coast Bohemian travels; Burbage Theatre; InterMedia Magazine
1980s-Present: Boxoffice Magazine, The Hollywood Reporter, AOL/Moviefone; WGA's Written By
A first-person, weekly account of serving in Congress as a freshman member from North Carolina. Totally free.
Thoughts on music, movies, and the arts from a professional strong-opinion haver
I've covered everything from three wars, a few presidential campaigns, the Stonewall riots and the Rolling Stones. This column reflects that history and is about politics, culture, personal stories, and the nation's descent into anti-democratic madness.