We won't have Michael Kinsley to kick around any more

When Michael Kinsley first announced he was stepping down as LAT editorial page head, he said he would stay involved in the paper in a to-be-specified role, per his and John Carroll’s wishes. Turns out, not so much. In an email sent out to LAT staff today, Kinsley revealed that publisher Jeff Johnson (who now oversees the editorial page directly) has decided he wants a “clean break.” Next stop on the Kinsley Express: the Washington Post.