I am a left coast native and writer; my working life began after studying at San Francisco State University; I have been an office worker and a labor organizer; longtime freelance writer covering books and labor and assorted cultural and political issues.
Don't let the cold weather get you down--celebrate the season and take a moment to reflect with these beautiful poems about winter.
This reader turned to quotes about storytelling from a few excellent women writers to answer the eternal question of why we write.
A reader attended the Santa Monica Public Library's book club discussion about THE HATE U GIVE and shares the library's list of further reading.
From stories about Chinese immigrants to queer and African American workers, expand your knowledge of U.S. Labor movements with these nonfiction books.
Enjoy these Edgar Allan Poe poetry selections on Poe Day or any time you want to add some atmosphere to your moody, broody day.
Poetry to help with grief during the age of anxiety.
A roundup of quotes examining classism and racism through the characters in F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic, THE GREAT GATSBY.
These past few months I have been on a hunt of poetry set in the city during the summer heat. ...
PEN America held its annual Literary Free Expression Awards Gala last month at New York City’s Museum of Natural History. ...