Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. On the first brisk night of fall in Los Angeles, the self-described surrealist blues ...

It’s been described as embarrassing, clichéd or “unhelpful singsong.” Many poets dislike it too, but it’s a style they’ve learned from each other.

ASTANA – This February weekend offers a mix of music, spoken word and theatrical performances that spotlight contemporary ...

With 20 eighth graders circled around her in the Aspen Middle School library Wednesday afternoon, Mercedez Holtry introduced herself by performing three poems. The first was about her name — ...

The Ancient City Poets group that's been a bright light on the city's literary scene for more than a decade is gearing up to begin the way they started: with live performances throughout the community ...

On Sunday, January 25, 2026, poetry took center stage in Amador County as families, students, and community members gathered ...