poetry
Philip Levine named country’s poet laureate
August 10, 2011Pulitzer Prize winner Philip Levine, known for his detailed and personal verse about the working class, has been appointed the country's new poet laureate.
Read morePoem of the week: “Allegiances” in troubled times
August 3, 2011As if written for today's headlines, William Stafford's poem "Allegiances" reflects that we will have to take care of each other; we will be our own protection.
Read moreTribute to Gil Scott-Heron
May 31, 2011A tribute to a singular musician and poet, Gil Scott-Heron.
Read morePoem of the week: Marge Piercy and workers of the world
March 28, 2011Marge Piercy's writing almost always focuses on working class women and wide-ranging social concerns including a lifelong commitment to progressive social change.
Read morePoem of the week: Emily Dickinson and the Republicans
January 6, 2011The Republican takeover of the House of Representatives can be viewed, almost poignantly, as a death in the neighborhood, and Emily Dickinson provides a commentary.
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