Deb and Jeri both make essential points. My list is used very sparingly, and only for material that is somehow related to the musical reasons people signed up for it. Always use the BCC: option, always give an explanation of why they are getting the letter and how to unsubscribe.

And always send a copy to yourself, so you can see your letter as others see it.

Since Len's identity as a performer is quite politicized, (I hope it's polite to say that!) it makes sense that he puts political material into his newsletters.

W-O