This Week's Writing 6/1/24—40% off sale!

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First though! Here’s what I published this week.

If you read one thing by me this week, read:

I was jealous of Anna Akhmatova. So I translated her poetry. (Cincinnati Review)

Politics

Trump’s jury was brave; show them solidarity, not cynicism. (EIH)

On immigration, Trump is Eisenhower’s heir. (EIH)

Yes, Trump’s a real Christian, unfortunately. (EIH)

Cultural Criticism

Stopmotion says art is dangerous even as it celebrates it. (Chicago Reader)

Backspot is a groundbreaking indigenous lesbian cheerleader film. (Chicago Reader)

Colonial war as feminist empowerment in The Hurt Locker. (Splice Today)

The Rhythm Section and not very empowering empowerment fantasies. (EIH)

Poetry

Didn’t publish anything this week…but hey, here’s one just for EIH!

gentle fart
poem and poet
are one

And now, as promised, for subscribers, I will explain briefly Why Christianity Is Not Evil! If you’re not a subscriber yet…we’re having a sale, so it’s 40% off. Only $3/month, $30/year. Join us!

Image: Temptation of Christ (12th century mosaic in basilica di San Marco)