“Dreaming in Mariupol” imagines the dream of a Ukrainian trapped in the rubble of the city.
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“Siege” was written during the icy days of Putin’s Russian military invasion of Ukraine.
“Documentary: January, 2021” is a look back at the anguishing past year.
“I Begin with Fear” was written on Election Day 2020.
“Indicators” considers the irony of cheerful cable news amid the disastrous personal reality of Americans.
“Taking a Knee, Taking a Stand” was written in response to the death of George Floyd and the protests that followed.
“Raise Your Hand If You Are Here” is dedicated to students who missed school due to COVID-19.
“Troubles” considers businesses opening despite threat of COVID19.
“Love in the Time of Covid” is written for couples balancing essential work with marital distancing.
“I Isolate” voices the anguish of self-isolating to avoid transmission of COVID19.
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