Who am I?

Born in Arkansas, I moved to Chicago in 1999. I love this city and don’t plan on leaving unless I’m offered my own country or something. First and foremost I am writer. My op-eds and have published in the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times, and in online publications like the American Spectator Online and TCSDaily.

Second, I am vice president of The Sam Adams Alliance, which is a non-profit organization that empowers citizens to hold their state and local governments accountable for corruption, abuse, and mismanagement of the public purse.

[Also, nothing written on this site should be taken as reflecting upon the positions taken by The Sam Adams Alliance.]

Prior to joining Sam Adams I worked as a media and education specialist at The Heartland Institute from 2005 to 2007. Before that I worked as a policy analyst for the Illinois Policy Institute. I have a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Illinois-Chicago and a master’s degree from the University of Chicago … and the student loans to prove it!

Finally, I am a home brewer. I regularly brew more beer than I can drink, but I have a lot of fun trying.

I live in Oak Park with my wife and three cats, one of which I’m convinced is trying to kill the other two. It’s entertaining to say the least.

2 Responses to “Who am I?”

Kash
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:24 am

Hi Mike, this is Kash (uic freedom alliance days) wondering what you are up to. Is the Sam Adams Alliance a project of yours? Here is my email, so could drop me if you get a chance.
take care
Kash
kashnorman@yahoo.com
Dana Kavan
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:03 pm

Hi Mike. I wanted to talk to you about a writing opportunity for a new site that’s launching in Chicago. Will you email me when you get the chance?

Thanks!
Dana
dkavan@examiner.com