Usually I post things about education or immigration. Sometimes I post things on poetry. This is about my father, and it is about his poetry, his beautiful poetry, which I want to translate completely, one day. So this is the beginning…
Political Artwork archive on Democracy Chronicles
These Political Artwork articles reflect the strong relationship between the arts and politics, particularly between various kinds of art and power, occurs across historical epochs and cultures. As they respond to contemporaneous events and politics, the arts take on political as well as social dimensions, becoming themselves a focus of controversy and even a force of political as well as social change. Also see our main section on Political Art or our extensive articles on World Protest.
I Do Not Exist…. UNDOCUMENTED!
I went to see the play Deferred Action this past weekend, a wonderful production about the trials and tribulations of the DACA movement, and the real lives it touches. I hope the play catches on and begins to make its rounds in other cities
Introducing the Elizabeth Warren Comic Book
Female Force: Elizabeth Warren comic book is part of a series on strong female figures in history
Angolan Rapper Luaty Beirão Sacrificed for Democracy
Pro-democracy protests have landed Angolan Rapper Luaty Beirão and 16 others in prison
The Viral Popularity of a Syrian Satirist
Syrian satirist and filmmaker Firas Alshater has become an internet sensation on his YouTube
Introducing Pro-Chinese Hip-Hop Propaganda
Cult of President Xi Jinping is getting a boost from an unusual brand of hip-hop propaganda
Clint Eastwood and the Rest of Afghan Film History
How the country is viewed abroad and how the people view themselves is reflected in Afghan film
Pussy Riot Denounce Trump and (Of Course) Putin
Russian protest punk band Pussy Riot denounce Trump as a dangerous clown like Putin
How Useful Was Bon Jovi Support For Chris Christie?
It seems little was gained from Bon Jovi support for Chris Christie in form of donations and music
Top 9 Political Thriller Movies For an Election Year
Election controversies make great fodder for political thriller movies about American voting drama