author : Brian Alexanderwebsite : https://twitter.com/brianralexander?lang=enfacebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHistoryReaderBrian Alexander has written about American culture for decades. A former contributing editor to Wired magazine, he has been recognized by Medill School of Journalism's John Bartlow Martin awards for public interest journalism, and by other organizations. He grew up in Lancaster, with a family history in the glass business. He lives in California. Brian is the author of Glass House.