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poetry

A Feral Calico Cat

Joe Cottonwood Live Encounters
Poet Joe Cottonwood writes about " an underground railroad/of farmworkers" along the coast of California, a sad story with a good ending.

poetry

Cardboard People

Lollie Butler
A heavy burden we all carry in 2020: What’s missing? asks Arizona poet Lollie Butler. People, smiles and faces.

books

Walter Mosley’s Incredible Speech - National Book Awards

Walter Mosley Literary Hub
Walter Mosley's incredible speech from last month's National Book Awards, receiving The Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters - the first African American man to receive this award.

film

John Carpenter, Apocalyptic Filmmaker

Eileen Jones Jacobin
John Carpenter’s movies provide visions of societies falling apart. No wonder his work is resonating now more than ever.

Portside Says: Multiracial Democracy or No Democracy at All

Portside
The danger of a fascist-like regime consolidating its power has been averted. For now. But make no mistake: The issue of whether we will move forward or be dragged into an abyss has been postponed, not decided. Please help - Portside's annual appeal.
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