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Drew Gowing
Drew Gowing was named Editor-in-Chief in 2008, and presides over Charlatan Magazine's exposé on politics & style.
Reared in socially progressive Los Angeles, Drew Gowing rebelled as was the form by dropping out of the prestigious University of Southern California to join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormons) on a full-time, two-year missionary assignment in Canada. Upon returning to the U.S., he transferred to Brigham Young University to read philosophy and earn the distinction Bachelor of Arts.
He began his career as an intern on the Senate Labor and Human Resource Committee in Washington DC, and ultimately cut his teeth in the press rooms on Capitol Hill. In the nation's capitol, communications and political science combine into the incontrovertible truth that publishing ensures, supports and shapes the world of politics. Awarded the JD/MPP in Law & Public Policy, he turned from Boston University to Management Consulting whereto advise the private, public and non-profit sectors around the globe.
During the 2008 election year, three contingents of his past coincided when the LDS Church collected over $20+ million to promulgate the State of California’s Proposition 8. Herewith, church, state and law collided in what is described as the only instance in U.S. history where civil and pre-existing rights were taken away from a specific and targeted minority. When called to edit a political exposé in the week's thereafter, he effectively re-entered the public sector to devote what he calls his "second act" to its service.
Mr. Gowing is the inaugural editor of Charlatan Magazine. He resides in Charlotte, North Carolina with his partner and family.
Editor's Letters
The King's Word
Power is where power goes. Editor-in-Chief DREW GOWING sits down with Denmark's King Frederik X.
Project 2025
As millions head back to school, they leave a sigh of relief, hope and faith in their wake.
Master of the House
U.S. Congressman Barney Frank was the first and most prominent gay politician in the United States. Editor-in-Chief DREW GOWING sits down with the political icon in Washington DC.
Marriage Equality
The U.S. Supreme Court declares Same-Sex Marriage the new law of the land. Editor-in-Chief DREW GOWING remembers the controversial march toward Marriage Equality.
Date Bait
Art and science work hand in glove to write the definitive book on love. Editor-in-Chief DREW GOWING explores Hollywood's search for the truth and nature of love.
The Equality Act
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is up for amendment. Editor-in-Chief DREW GOWING calls America's patrons and public accommodations to square with the Equality Act.
Thanksgiving Heist
My in-laws are creating a Thanksgiving circus. Have we lost our sense of occasion?
Common Sense
The Financial Crisis of 2008 was the worst since the Great Depression. Editor-in-Chief DREW GOWING remembers the attitudes that led and delivered the nation from both.
Pandemic Fatigue
The Gay community took on their own pandemic with simple, straightforward salvo.
Vaccines, Virtues, COVID-19
By 2023, over 13+ milion vaccines were administered to assauge 7 million deaths. Editor-in-Chief DREW GOWING remembers who got lost in the crosshairs of COVID-19.
Ship of State
George Washington led the Continental Army into the first American Revolution. Editor-in-Chief DREW GOWING queries if Election 2020, the U.S. Capitol Attack and self-coup from the top will be the last?
Are You My Mother
Women commadeered U.S. labor in the 20th century. Editor-in-Chief DREW GOWING weighs the compensations and concessions of equality.
The Little Prince
A superpower assumes global superiority. Editor-in-Chief DREW GOWING remembers America's imperialist past, and explores the new diplomtic reign of soft power.
Garden of Good & Evil
The march to the grave yields to the left or chooses the right. Editor-in-Chief DREW GOWING weighs both in Savannah.
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