personal stories
An open letter to Trump’s accusers and promoters of rape culture
October 17, 2016"This is a difficult story for me to tell. But here it is because tell it I must…"
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Amtrak across America: A hemisphere through moving windows
June 15, 2016Riding the rails from Los Angeles to Connecticut provides a feast for the eyes and an opportunity to reflect on the changes America has seen - plus those still to come.
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“Fight for peace and justice”: Mike Alexander’s final request
June 13, 2016Mike "had the most fun when he was hanging out with his buddies ... and talking (loudly) about politics."
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Coming up short on places to live
June 10, 2016What about the people who have to work 92 hours a week at minimum-wage jobs to rent a one-bedroom apt. in California? Shouldn't they have a decent place to live?
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Gay PW writer wins the wine at Yale reunion storyfest
June 9, 2016"This story," I said, "goes a little beyond quirky. Maybe kinky is the more appropriate word." I set the scene in the dark shadows of AIDS in mid-80s NYC.
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