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Category Archive: Violence

I Didn’t Scream

The lines here were found in the news and on social media reflecting the experiences and trauma of victims of rape.

May 7, 2023 News, Violence, Women

Say That

“Say That” by Anne McCrady appeared in the 2019 international anthology Living Peace, commemorating the U.N. International Day of Peace and those living compassionate lives of service.

April 20, 2023 Children, Conflict, Peace, Social Justice, Violence, Women

Anniversary

marking a year of Russia’s assault on Ukraine Here we are an old couple bitter in our disdain […]

February 27, 2023 Conflict, Diplomacy, Global News, News, Tragedies, Violence

Russian Destruction

“Dreaming in Mariupol” imagines the dream of a Ukrainian trapped in the rubble of the city.

April 1, 2022 Conflict, News, Politics, Violence

The Death of George Floyd

“Taking a Knee, Taking a Stand” was written in response to the death of George Floyd and the protests that followed.

June 11, 2020 Conflict, Culture, News, Peace, Racism, Tragedies, U.S.A., Violence

The Murder of Jamal Khashoggi

“Mr. Bone Saw” was written regarding the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

October 17, 2018 Corruption, Diplomacy, News, Politics, Violence

#MeToo

“Why We Didn’t” was prompted by the #MeToo movement, the Bill Cosby conviction and the Kavanaugh controversy.

September 26, 2018 News, Politics, Violence, Women

Syrian Gas Attack

“I Can’t Even Talk About It” expresses the world’s anguish about Assad’s brutal use of chemical warfare in Syria.

April 5, 2017 Children, Conflict, Global News, News, Politics, Violence

January 1, 2017

“New Day” considers the global zeitgeist on the morning that 2016 ends and 2017 begins, and how we might feel hopeful.

January 1, 2017 Culture, News, Peace, Politics, Society, Violence

Aleppo

“Dust on the Tongue” begs the question, When Will We Stop the Tragedy of Aleppo?

August 28, 2016 Children, Conflict, Global News, News, Violence

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