Ceasefire,” his most famous poem, invoked the “Iliad” in exploring his country’s sectarian strife. But his work wasn’t ...

Glyn Maxwell's "Stargazing" embodies the essence of human love. Not flashy, boasting or indulgent, but simple, beautiful and ...

Closely aligned to the theme of romantic love is that of desire, and across the centuries poets have written about the ...

It’s Valentine’s Day, but still, I got the Lions blues that won’t go away. I stand with all the die-hard fans when I say it’s tough to let go. But here’s what I know: Love hurts. Deep in our seats, ...

What better time than stormy February to celebrate the richness of Santa Cruz’s literary community? What better time to read poetry than a stormy day amid political upheaval? Here, Lookout launches an ...

The first "Labor Day parade" in the U.S. was a protest march — one that went on to inspire an annual tradition. On September 5, 1882, 10,000 workers in New York City left their jobs and marched from ...

Our Poetry Book of the Month reviews include two invigorating releases by Diane Seuss and a dark, posthumous collection by Tove Ditlevsen Alongside Terrance Hayes, Diane Seuss has a strong case to ...

Labor and Pensions hearing for his pending confirmation on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.) Kennedy faced a second day of grilling to become Health ...

This poem was provided by Barbara A. Washington of Bobcat Event Management & Consulting. Austin Were, a senior at Metro High School, is one of her mentees.

Perhaps least: By passing just hours before Donald Trump’s inauguration, at the too-young age of 67, she made the day yet another ... a longtime political and labor activist.

At their best, poets can shine on the big day, capturing dreams and longings The tradition of the inaugural poem has been lopsided in the US. Only four presidents, all of them Democrats ...