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Category Archive: News

Warmongers

The poem, “Combat Fatigue,” responds to the culture of men obsessed by violence and war in a world ruined by it–and the generations impacted.

December 17, 2025 Conflict, Global News, Government, News, Violence

“Leave it at that”

“Leave it at that” is a reposting of a poem from a 2018 post about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi by a hit squad sent by Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.

November 20, 2025 Global News, Government, News, Violence

Dr. Jane Goodall 1934-2025

This poem celebrates the life and lessons of primatologist, anthropologist, and environmentalist Jane Goodall.

October 8, 2025 News

Departments of War

The poem, “Escalation,” considers the worsening future of global warfare and American politics.

September 10, 2025 Conflict, Diplomacy, Government, News, Politics, Violence

Time to Speak Up

The poem “Zero Silence” calls Americans to summon the courage to speak against authoritarianism.

May 26, 2025 Immigration/Refugees, News, Peace, Politics, Science, Social Justice, U.S.A., Violence, World News

Tariff Chaos

“There Are Ample Reasons for Despair” was written by Anne McCrady in response to Trump’s tariff chaos and his confused commentary of late.

April 4, 2025 Government, News, Politics, World News

Restricted Words

Words are disappearing from government documents.

March 26, 2025 Culture, Legal, News, Politics, Social Justice, U.S.A.

Assault on Democracy

“Relentless” parallels recent storms with global political upheaval as the terrible rhetoric of destruction.

March 5, 2025 Corruption, Global News, Natural Disasters, News, U.S.A.

Clear and Present Danger

“Tyranny” is written in response to Donald Trump’s abuse of power in his first weeks in office.

February 3, 2025 Corruption, Finance, Government, History, News, Politics, U.S.A.

A Divided Nation

“Build a Bridge” affirms our sorrow over our nation being so divided and the hope that sharing our stories can foster understanding.

November 27, 2024 News

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