A Palestinian Poet Takes Flight

Poetry

Amba Guerguerian Jul 1, 2024

Finan Suwwan Al-Abed is a mother of three who has been writing poetry in her spare time for decades.

Poetry From Behind the Walls

Moira Marquis May 16, 2024

Spoon Jackson has been in prison for 47 years. He recently released an album of spoken word poetry.

Fly a Kite for Refaat Alareer

Amba Guerguerian May 16, 2024

We remember and share the words of the beloved Gazan poet and educator.

Art as a Conjuring: An Interview with Irisdelia Marie Garcia

Peter Carellini Jul 17, 2023

Irisdelia Marie Garcia is an electric artist. Bronx-born and raised, their work focuses on their Nuyorican upbringing, as well…

Places!

Nakama Feb 7, 2023

Meet the city at the first light of day and the people who share its streets in this poetry debut.

A Moment of AIDS Hysteria Remembered

Eleanor J. Bader Aug 25, 2021

Florida dentist was accused of deliberately giving eight of his patients AIDS. Three decades later, the author of a new book asks if the lurid accusations were really true.

If Roseanne Barr was Puerto Rico

Nicholas Powers Jun 4, 2018

If Roseanne Barr died 4,645 times, death upon death; if she were lost like screams in a hurricane; like…

Fury Road (In Praise of Wendi Wright)

Nicholas Powers May 31, 2017

He was trying to kill them, American Style, all smiles and handshakes

Poetry