David Simon's Blog, page 3

Remarks on John Waters receiving the 2017 WGA Ian McLellan Hunter Award for Career Achievement

I had the distinct honor of being asked to give my union’s award for lifetime achievement to fellow Baltimorean and film legend John Waters.  These were my remarks, or those that were in the teleprompter, anyway. I may have veered at points:   John Waters, who began an improbable career of deep cultural relevance with […]

City of Immigrants: A Night of Support – SOLD OUT

The event is sold out. There will NOT be tickets available at the door. A ticket is required for entry. Not attending? Please consider making a donation to the organizations we are supporting: ACLU of MD, National Immigration Law Center, Tahirih Justice Center, International Rescue Committee. Click here to make a donation through our online page. Donations made online and […]

The Book that Changed Me

I was asked by the BBC to write and read an essay about a book that changed me — a request that offered an opportunity to bring more readers to one of the more epic and honorable acts of American journalism. Acquiring “Famous Men” was seminal for me as a twentysomething reporter, and provided both tactical […]

Nightcops

Following is an excerpt from a new compendium of essays about the life and history of my alma mater, the old Baltimore Sun. “The Life of Kings” is edited by my former colleagues Frederic B. Hill, Stephens Broening and is being released by Rowman and Littlefield Publishers. This essay is reprinted here with permission of […]