“Tough Guy” reflects on Vladimir Putin’s role in the international reponse to Syria.
“On the Move” reflects on the plight of refugees flooding into Europe.
“Treasure” honors the death of a heroic archaeologist in Syria.
“Open” considers the history of the port of Mariel, Cuba.
“I Now Pronounce” responds to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on marriage equality.
“The Deadliest Creature” reflects on an item in Time magazine’s 2015 Answers Issue.
“Laudato Si” is a psalm written in response to Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment with a title from a song by St. Francis
“Fue el Estado” highlights the efforts of Mexican families to raise awareness of their kidnapped children.
“After the Storm” describes the scene after tornadoes ravaged small towns in Texas and the Midwest.
“EEG” – a poem that considers rapid new developments in the neurotechnology market
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