“Tough Guy” reflects on Vladimir Putin’s role in the international reponse to Syria.
Anne McCrady
“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.
“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.
“A War for More” – a poem written by Anne McCrady in response to the April 2015 riots in Baltimore, Maryland.
“Collapsed” – A poem offering a street scene in Nepal after the massive April, 2015 earthquake.
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