“The Woman Whose Name Was Good” was written in memory of Renee Nicole Good, killed by and ICE agent in Milwaukee, MN this week.
Category Archive: Politics
People, places and events related to voting, democracy, power struggles, nation building and legislative actions.
“Dismantling Instructions” considers the demolition of the White House West Wing as a parallel for the dismantling of U.S. democracy.
The poem, “Escalation,” considers the worsening future of global warfare and American politics.
“Broken” is a response to the inhumane conditions in Gaza, which bring poet Anne McCrady to tears.
The poem “Zero Silence” calls Americans to summon the courage to speak against authoritarianism.
“There Are Ample Reasons for Despair” was written by Anne McCrady in response to Trump’s tariff chaos and his confused commentary of late.
Words are disappearing from government documents.
“Tyranny” is written in response to Donald Trump’s abuse of power in his first weeks in office.
The poem, “Build a Bridge,” emphasizes overcoming divisions through empathy and shared memories, suggesting that listening and understanding can create a bridge of hope between differing perspectives.
This poem, “Torch Lighting,” reflects on the hope that men pass the torch, so women can begin “lighting of torches of others.”
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