Politics and Poetry

Lisa Campbell, Ron Campbell and Lexi Hunter

Three generations of a politically active family explore the nexus of politics and poetry.

Lisa Campbell is a 30-year Brand & Digital Strategist. A political activist, candidate, and poetry fan — Leaning forward, opting in, persisting onward, and working for equality.

Ron Campbell — a glance back includes a 40-year career in healthcare administration. A quick look ahead — public health advocate and cheerleader for the next generation of politicians, poets, family, and friends.

Lexi Hunter is a creative, feminist, political activist, singer/songwriter, and musician with a passion for intellectual conversation. She is also the composer of all the music and our theme song, “Take Flight”.

Join us as we uncover the power unleashed in the synergy of politics and poetry. We hope that by exploring human emotions through lyrics and verse, this might help renew our commitment to political involvement and rekindle a common language to communicate more deeply with each other.

Behind the Scenes:

Laurie Campbell Pannell is an artist and writer with 30 years of experience in brand direction.

Haley Lunski is an advocate for inclusion with a passion for education and community engagement.

Stacy Cantrell is a dog rescuee, a techie lover, prone to rabbit holes, and an admirer of cooks and music conductors.

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Politics & Poetry Episode 7 ~ Part 1: Margaret Britton Vaughn
Feb 19 2023
Politics & Poetry Episode 7 ~ Part 1: Margaret Britton Vaughn
We are honored and thrilled to have Margaret Britton Vaughn, Tennessee's Poet Laureate, join us for our seventh episode of Politics & Poetry.  Part one of our conversation, join us as we discuss the power of song lyrics and poetry to move people to tears, spark laughter, and connect us with one another.  We'll also talk about Maggi's lifelong work as an artist, song writer and poet, and she'll share stories about what it was like growing up in the south during the 1930s and 1940s.To learn more about Margaret Britton Vaughn visit: https://www.ereferencedesk.com/resources/state-symbols/tennessee/poet-laureate.htmlPublications ~ Poetry CollectionsBell Buckle BiscuitsStoriesby Margaret Britton Vaughn, Carole Brown KnuthHardcover, 128 Pages, Published 1999 by Isis PrISBN-13: 978-1-882845-07-1, ISBN: 1-882845-07-2Life's Down to Old Women's ShoesPoetry and Personal Essays [Paperback]by Margaret Britton VaughnPaperback, 61 Pages, Published 1997 by Bell Buckle PrISBN-13: 978-1-882845-06-4, ISBN: 1-882845-06-4Foretasting HeavenTalking to Twain at Quarry Farmby Margaret Britton VaughnPaperback, 55 Pages, Published 2001 by Bell Buckle PrISBN-13: 978-1-882845-10-1, ISBN: 1-882845-10-2America Showing Her Colors in Black and WhitePoetry and Photographyby Margaret Britton VaughnHardcover, 95 Pages, Published 2002 by Bell Buckle PrISBN-13: 978-1-882845-11-8, ISBN: 1-882845-11-0Acres That Grow StonesPoetryby Margaret Britton VaughnPaperback, 53 Pages, Published 1996 by Iris PrISBN-13: 978-1-882845-00-2, ISBN: 1-882845-00-5The Light in the Kitchen WindowPoemsby Margaret Britton Vaughn, Iris PressPaperback, 74 Pages, Published 1994 by Bell Buckle PrISBN-13: 978-0-916078-35-5, ISBN: 0-916078-35-3Grand Ole Saturday Nightsby Margaret Britton VaughnPaperback, 96 Pages, Published 1990 by Bell Buckle PressISBN-13: 978-1-882845-04-0, ISBN: 1-882845-04-8Southern Voices in Every Directionby Suellen Alfred, Margaret Britton VaughnPaperback, 159 Pages, Published 1996 by Bell Buckle PrISBN-13: 978-1-882845-01-9, ISBN: 1-882845-01-3Kin by Margaret Britton VaughnPaperback, 75 Pages, Published 1994 by Iris PrISBN-13: 978-0-916078-39-3, ISBN: 0-916078-39-6Referenceshttps://www.tnmagazine.org/treasured-tennessee-tributes-maggi-vaughn-offers-two-books-poems-pictures/https://www.kcbx.org/travel/2021-07-18/journeys-of-discovery-maggie-vaughn-tennessees-poet-laureate-rocking-for-26-yearshttp://www.educationupdate.com/archives/2005/April/html/Poet-Vaughn.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ft1reCIZ0V4https://www.sctta.org/post/npr-s-journeys-of-discovery-maggie-vaughn-tennessee-s-poet-laureate-rocking-for-26-years
Politics & Poetry Episode 6 ~ Part 2: Chelsea Rathburn
Apr 24 2022
Politics & Poetry Episode 6 ~ Part 2: Chelsea Rathburn
We are honored and thrilled to have Chelsea Rathburn, Georgia's Poet Laureate, join us for our sixth episode of Politics & Poetry.  Part two of our conversation, join us as we discuss the power of poems and political words to connect with others.  We'll also talk about the work of the Poet Laureate, Chelsea's new project with Georgia Center for the Book, Georgia Poetry in the Parks, and other ways that our communities are joining together to enable artists to create and share their ideas, inspirations, and work.To learn more about Chelsea Rathburn visit: https://chelsearathburn.com/Publications ~ Poetry CollectionsStill Life with Mother and Knife. Louisiana State University Press. 2019. ISBN 978-0807169742A New York Times Bestseller “New and Noteworthy” BookWinner of the 2020 Eric Hoffer Book Award in PoetryA Raft of Grief. Autumn House Press. 2013. ISBN 9781932870794.ISBN: 9781932870794PUBLICATION DATE: 2013ReferencesCarrollton GA (September 26, 2020). Georgia Poet Laureate Chelsea Rathburn https://carrolltonga.com/event/georgia-poet-laureate-chelsea-rathburn/Georgia Center for the Arts. (n.d.). What we do. https://gaarts.org/what-we-do/programs/literary-arts/poet-laureate/Mercer University (n.d.). Faculty and Staff.https://liberalarts.mercer.edu/faculty-and-staff/chelsea-rathburn/National Endowment for the Arts (2009). Impacthttps://www.arts.gov/impact/literary-arts/creative-writing-fellows/chelsea-rathburnPoetry Foundation (n.d.). Poetshttps://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/chelsea-rathburnPoets.org. (n.d.). About Chelsea Rathburnhttps://poets.org/poet/chelsea-rathburnPoets.org. (n.d.). Poemshttps://poets.org/poem/shocks-and-changesWashington & Jefferson College (March 10, 2022). Poetry Readinghttps://www.washjeff.edu/event/poetry-reading-james-davis-may-and-chelsea-rathburn/
Politics & Poetry Episode 6 ~ Part 1: Chelsea Rathburn
Mar 21 2022
Politics & Poetry Episode 6 ~ Part 1: Chelsea Rathburn
We are honored and thrilled to have Chelsea Rathburn, Georgia's Poet Laureate, join us for our sixth episode of Politics & Poetry.  Part one of a two part conversation, join us as we discuss the power of poems and political words to connect with others.  We'll also talk about the work of the Poet Laureate, Chelsea's approach to difficult conversations through poetry, and our collective experiences as writers and readers of personal stories that help us see ourselves in each other's shared experiences.To learn more about Chelsea Rathburn visit: https://chelsearathburn.com/Publications ~ Poetry CollectionsStill Life with Mother and Knife. Louisiana State University Press. 2019. ISBN 978-0807169742A New York Times Bestseller “New and Noteworthy” BookWinner of the 2020 Eric Hoffer Book Award in PoetryA Raft of Grief. Autumn House Press. 2013. ISBN 9781932870794.ISBN: 9781932870794PUBLICATION DATE: 2013ReferencesCarrollton GA (September 26, 2020). Georgia Poet Laureate Chelsea Rathburn https://carrolltonga.com/event/georgia-poet-laureate-chelsea-rathburn/Georgia Center for the Arts. (n.d.). What we do. https://gaarts.org/what-we-do/programs/literary-arts/poet-laureate/Mercer University (n.d.). Faculty and Staff.https://liberalarts.mercer.edu/faculty-and-staff/chelsea-rathburn/National Endowment for the Arts (2009). Impacthttps://www.arts.gov/impact/literary-arts/creative-writing-fellows/chelsea-rathburnPoetry Foundation (n.d.). Poetshttps://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/chelsea-rathburnPoets.org. (n.d.). About Chelsea Rathburnhttps://poets.org/poet/chelsea-rathburnPoets.org. (n.d.). Poemshttps://poets.org/poem/shocks-and-changesWashington & Jefferson College (March 10, 2022). Poetry Readinghttps://www.washjeff.edu/event/poetry-reading-james-davis-may-and-chelsea-rathburn/
Politics & Poetry Episode 5 ~ Part 2: Jaki Shelton Green
Jan 17 2022
Politics & Poetry Episode 5 ~ Part 2: Jaki Shelton Green
We're excited to launch our fifth episode of Politics & Poetry, with a special part two of our interview with Jaki Shelton Green, the first African American and third woman to be appointed as the North Carolina Poet Laureate.  Join in our conversation as Jaki shares her thoughts on the role of poetry as an art that "brings us joy and helps us to remember our tremendous connections to our humanity." To learn more about Jaki Shelton Green visit: https://jakisheltongreen.comReferencesAmen, John. June 18, 2020. "Jaki Shelton Green Blends Poetry And Protest On Timely ‘the River Speaks Of Thirst’" https://www.popmatters.com/jaki-shelton-green-river-speaks-thirst-2646199018.htmlArts Across NC. February 18, 2020. "Creativity is Medicine."https://soundcloud.com/user-213851310/creativity-is-medicine-a-conversation-with-nc-poet-laureate-jaki-shelton-greenGreen, Jaki Shelton (2005). breath of the song. New and Selected Poems. Carolina Wren Press. https://www.blairpub.com/shop/breath-of-the-songGreen, Jaki Shelton (1996). conjure blues. Carolina Wren Press. https://www.blairpub.com/shop/conjure-bluesGreen, Jaki Shelton. Spoken Word. 2021.  I want to undie you. Soul City Sounds. Apple Music. https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-want-to-undie-you/1572593440Green, Jaki Shelton. Spoken Word. June 19, 2020. The River Speaks of Thirst. Soul City Sounds. Apple Music. https://music.apple.com/us/album/this-i-know-for-sure-feat-jennifer-evans/1512739647?i=1512739649Kissane, Tamara. Oct 26, 2020. https://artistsoapbox.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/131-ASBX-Jaki-Shelton-Green-transcript.docx.pdfMusic Maker Relief Foundation. Jan 14, 2021. "Freeman Vines In Conversation with Jaki Shelton Green." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChpgREHKfRINorth Carolina Literary Review Online. Jan 25, 2019. East Carolina University, North Carolina Literary and Historical Association. https://issuu.com/eastcarolina/docs/2019-nclr_online-finalPhillips, Dylan. Mebane Enterprise. Sep 29, 2021. "Makers of Modern Mebane honored a year late."https://www.mebaneenterprise.com/arts_and_entertainment/article_420b4de2-212d-11ec-897b-f3f23fdcef1f.htmlPoet, J. July 28, 2020. Rock and Roll Globe. "Jaki Shelton Green: Poetry for the Pandemic." https://rockandrollglobe.com/jazz/jaki-shelton-green-poetry-for-the-pandemic/Poets.org. Poet Laureate of North Carolina 2019. https://poets.org/poet/jaki-shelton-green#poet__workUNC Libraries. Feb 3, 2020. Video: Two Minutes of Poetry with Jaki Shelton Green.
Politics & Poetry Episode 5 ~ Part 1: Jaki Shelton Green
Nov 24 2021
Politics & Poetry Episode 5 ~ Part 1: Jaki Shelton Green
We're excited to launch our fifth episode of Politics & Poetry.  In this month's episode, we are honored to interview Jaki Shelton Green, the first African American and third woman to be appointed as the North Carolina Poet Laureate.  Join in our conversation as Jaki shares her thoughts on the role of poetry as an art that "brings us joy and helps us to remember our tremendous connections to our humanity." To learn more about Jaki Shelton Green visit: https://jakisheltongreen.comReferencesAmen, John. June 18, 2020. "Jaki Shelton Green Blends Poetry And Protest On Timely ‘the River Speaks Of Thirst’" https://www.popmatters.com/jaki-shelton-green-river-speaks-thirst-2646199018.htmlArts Across NC. February 18, 2020. "Creativity is Medicine." https://soundcloud.com/user-213851310/creativity-is-medicine-a-conversation-with-nc-poet-laureate-jaki-shelton-greenGreen, Jaki Shelton (2005). breath of the song. New and Selected Poems. Carolina Wren Press. https://www.blairpub.com/shop/breath-of-the-songGreen, Jaki Shelton (1996). conjure blues. Carolina Wren Press. https://www.blairpub.com/shop/conjure-bluesGreen, Jaki Shelton. Spoken Word. 2021.  I want to undie you. Soul City Sounds. Apple Music. https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-want-to-undie-you/1572593440Green, Jaki Shelton. Spoken Word. June 19, 2020. The River Speaks of Thirst. Soul City Sounds. Apple Music. https://music.apple.com/us/album/this-i-know-for-sure-feat-jennifer-evans/1512739647?i=1512739649Kissane, Tamara. Oct 26, 2020. https://artistsoapbox.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/131-ASBX-Jaki-Shelton-Green-transcript.docx.pdfMusic Maker Relief Foundation. Jan 14, 2021. "Freeman Vines In Conversation with Jaki Shelton Green." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChpgREHKfRINorth Carolina Literary Review Online. Jan 25, 2019. East Carolina University, North Carolina Literary and Historical Association. https://issuu.com/eastcarolina/docs/2019-nclr_online-finalPhillips, Dylan. Mebane Enterprise. Sep 29, 2021. "Makers of Modern Mebane honored a year late."https://www.mebaneenterprise.com/arts_and_entertainment/article_420b4de2-212d-11ec-897b-f3f23fdcef1f.htmlPoet, J. July 28, 2020. Rock and Roll Globe. "Jaki Shelton Green: Poetry for the Pandemic." https://rockandrollglobe.com/jazz/jaki-shelton-green-poetry-for-the-pandemic/Poets.org. Poet Laureate of North Carolina 2019. https://poets.org/poet/jaki-shelton-green#poet__workUNC Libraries. Feb 3, 2020. Video: Two Minutes of Poetry with Jaki Shelton Green. https://library.unc.edu/2020/02/jaki-shelton-green-video/
Politics & Poetry Episode 4: Role of the Poet Laureate
Oct 16 2021
Politics & Poetry Episode 4: Role of the Poet Laureate
We're excited to launch our fourth episode of Politics & Poetry, where we work to understand the opportunities for poetry to serve as a bridge between policy and purpose, and as James Dickey, U.S. Poet Laureate and writer of acclaimed novel, Deliverance,  shared, "The goal of the poet is to make the world more available.”  In this month's episode, we’re exploring the role of the Poet Laureate.  Jaki Shelton Green: https://jakisheltongreen.com/Joy Harjo: https://www.joyharjo.comBobby LeFebre: https://www.bobbylefebre.comChelsea Rathburn: http://chelsearathburn.comReferences:Colorado Humanities. (n.d.). Colorado poet laureate. https://coloradohumanities.org/programs/colorado-poet-laureate/Emory University. (n.d.). Agnes Cochran Bramblett papers, 1904-1974. https://findingaids.library.emory.edu/documents/bramblett506/Evans, S. (2020). Georgia poet laureate Chelsea Rathburn explores struggles of motherhood and childhood in new book of poems. WABE. https://www.wabe.org/georgia-poet-laureate-chelsea-rathburn-explores-struggles-of-motherhood-and-childhood-in-new-book-of-poems/Harden, L. F., (2020). Meeting GA's poet laureate: Here's why you need to know her. The Atlantan.  https://atlantanmagazine.com/ga-poet-laureate-chelsea-rathburnGeorgia Center for the Arts. (n.d.). What we do. https://gaarts.org/what-we-do/programs/literary-arts/Internetpoem.com. (n.d.). Biography of Frank Lebby Stanton. https://internetpoem.com/frank-lebby-stanton/biography/J. Poet, Rock & Roll Globe.com (2020). Jaki Shelton Green: Poetry for the Pandemic https://rockandrollglobe.Library of Congress. (n.d.). About the librarian. https://www.loc.gov/about/about-the-librarian/Library of Congress. Living nations, living words. (n.d.). https://www.loc.gov/ghe/cascade/index.html?appid=be31c5cfc7614d6680e6fa47be888dc3&bookmark=IntroductionPoets.org. (n.d.). About Robert Frost. https://poets.org/poet/robert-frostPoets.org. (n.d.) About Jaki Shelton Green. https://poets.org/poet/jaki-shelton-greenPoets.org. (n.d.). United States poet laureate. https://poets.org/united-states-poet-laureateRathburn, C. (2013). A raft of grief. Autumn House Press. Rathburn, C. (2019). Still life with mother and knife, a New York Times “New & Noteworthy.” Louisiana State University Press. Soulspazm. (2021, April 27). Joy Harjo - This morning I pray for my enemies [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGXp8DGSj_c
Politics & Poetry Episode 3: President Jimmy Carter
May 21 2021
Politics & Poetry Episode 3: President Jimmy Carter
We're excited to launch our third episode of Politics & Poetry, a new podcast about the power of poetry to engage us in political conversations.  Join three generations of political activists and poetry lovers as we read and share a curated collection of ideas written by critics, reporters, authors, poets, historians and politicians to spur thoughtful discussion about the ways that poetry and politics intersect.  In this month's episode, we're featuring President Jimmy Carter, beloved leader of our nation, naval officer, global human rights activist, Nobel Peace Prize winner, and American poet.  In his book, Always a Reckoning we are introduced to President Carter as a poet, storyteller, and artist.  Join us as we explore the profound poetry and enduring politics of President Jimmy Carter.To learn more about President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter's work visit: The Carter Center ~ https://www.cartercenter.orgThe Rosalynn Carter Institute for Care Givers ~ https://www.rosalynncarter.orgRosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail ~ https://rosalynncarterbutterflytrail.orgJimmy Carter National Historic Park ~ https://www.nps.gov/jica/index.htmReferences: Academy of Achievement. (n.d.). Jimmy Carter. https://achievement.org/achiever/jimmy-carter/Alter, J. (2020). Climate change was on the ballot with Jimmy Carter in 1980—though no one knew it at the time. TIME. https://time.com/5894179/jimmy-carter-climate-change/Botehlo, G. (2015). Jimmy Carter: Women’s rights the fight of my life. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2015/02/13/world/carter-women-rightsCarter, J. (1995). Always a reckoning. Times Books. Poems used with the permission of Penguin Random House LLC (US), on behalf of President Jimmy Carter.Carter, J. (2015). Why I believe the mistreatment of women is the number one human rights abuse. TEDWomen. https://www.ted.com/talks/jimmy_carter_why_i_believe_the_mistreatment_of_women_is_the_number_one_human_rights_abuse?language=en#t-69298Hendrickson, P. (1980). For poets, a turn for the verse. The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1980/01/04/for-poets-a-turn-for-the-verse/1305eed2-008a-4b6d-bca6-7ea1c665300a/ Kaufman, M. (1995). Jimmy Carter, it turns out, is a poet, too. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/1995/01/18/books/jimmy-carter-it-turns-out-is-a-poet-too.htmlLamb, B. (Host). (1995, February 19). Always a reckoning & other poems. [Video]. C-SPAN Booknotes. https://www.c-span.org/video/?62763-1/always-reckoning-poemsLozada, C. (2015). The paintings and love poems of Jimmy Carter. The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/book-party/wp/2015/07/07/the-paintings-and-love-poems-of-jimmy-carter/National Park Service. (n.d.). Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act. https://www.nps.gov/locations/alaska/anilca.htmPlanas, Oriol. (2010). Nuclear accident in Chalk River - Ontario, Canada. Nuclear Energy. https://nuclear-energy.net/nuclear-accidents/chalk-riverStrong, R. (n.d.). Jimmy Carter: Life before the presidency. UVA Miller Center. https://millercenter.org/president/carter/life-before-the-presidencyThe Library of Congress. (n.d.). Carter as poet. https://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/prespoetry/jc.htmlOffice of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. (2021). Laws, regulations, and guidance. US Department of the Interior. https://www.osmre.gov/LRG.shtmWilliams, M. (n.d.). Some words on the lives and lines of Jimmy Carter. New Orleans Review. https://www.neworleansreview.org/some-words-on-the-lives-and-lines-of-jimmy-carter/
Politics & Poetry Episode 2: Emily Dickinson
Feb 24 2021
Politics & Poetry Episode 2: Emily Dickinson
We're excited to launch our second episode of Politics and Poetry, a new podcast about the power of poetry to engage us in political conversations.  Join three generations of political activists and poetry lovers as we read and share a curated collection of ideas written by critics, reporters, authors, poets, historians and politicians to spur thoughtful discussion about the ways that poetry and politics intersect.  In this month's episode, we're featuring Emily Dickinson, one America's favorite poets, and one of our favorite poets, whom we believe was an activist for truth.  Join us as we explore the ways in which Emily Dickinson uses metaphors, pauses, punctuation, and radical empathetic thinking to capture our interest and prompt questions about the meaning of life--what we know, and knowing what we don't know.  ReferencesBiography. (n.d.). Emily Dickinson museum. https://www.emilydickinsonmuseum.org/Budick, E. (1979). When the soul selects: Emily Dickinson's attack on New England symbolism. American Literature, 51(3), 349-363. https://doi.org/10.2307/2925390Dickinson, E. (1958). Selected letters, edited by Thomas H. Johnson. Belknap Press.  Emily Dickinson: Poet and Recluse. (n.d.). Hermitary. Retrieved February 9, 2021, from https://www.hermitary.com/articles/dickinson.htmlFinch, A. (1987). Dickinson and patriarchal meter: A theory of metrical codes. PMLA, 102(2), 166-176. https://doi.org/10.2307/462545Howard, J. (2019). Much madness is divinest sense - summary & analysis. LitCharts. https://www.litcharts.com/poetry/emily-dickinson/much-madness-is-divinest-senseKarra, A. (2014). Emily Dickinson, “We never know how high we are” (1176). Rethink. http://www.ashokkarra.com/2014/02/emily-dickinson-we-never-know-how-high-we-are-1176/Lambert, M. (2019). Tell it slant: Modern women writers reflect on Emily Dickinson's influence. The Hollywood Reporter. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/tell-it-slant-modern-women-writers-emily-dickinson-appletv-1250744Larkin, D. (2017). Emily Dickinson was less reclusive than we think. Hyperallergic. https://hyperallergic.com/372801/emily-dickinson-was-less-reclusive-than-we-think/Prahl, A. (2019). Biography of Emily Dickinson, American poet. ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/emily-dickinson-4772610Robinson, M. (2017). Marilynne Robinson on finding the right word. New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/22/books/review/marilynne-robinson-on-finding-the-right-word.htmlStrong, M. (n.d.). The poetry of Emily Dickinson. Digital Public Library of America. https://dp.la/primary-source-sets/the-poetry-of-emily-dickinsonVendler, H. (2010). Dickinson: Selected poems and commentaries. Belknap Press.Wolff, C. (1989). Emily Dickinson, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and the task of discovering a usable past. The Massachusetts Review, 30(4), 629-644. https://www.jstor.org/stable/25090122THE POEMS OF EMILY DICKINSON: READING EDITION, edited by Ralph W. Franklin, Cambridge, Mass.: The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, Copyright © 1998, 1999 by the President and Fellows of Harvard College. Copyright © 1951, 1955 , by the President and Fellows of Harvard College. Copyright © 1979, 1983 by the President and Fellows of Harvard College. Copyright © 1914, 1918, 1924, 1929, 1930, 1932, 1935, 1937, 1942 by Martha Dickinson Bianchi. Copyright © 1952, 1957, 1958, 1963, 1965 by Mary L. Hampson.Source: The Poems of Emily Dickinson: Reading Edition (The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 1998)Visit the Emily Dickinson Museum website at https://www.emilydickinsonmuseum.org/ to learn more about Emily Dickinson!
Politics & Poetry Episode 1: Introduction!
Dec 16 2020
Politics & Poetry Episode 1: Introduction!
We're excited to launch our first episode of Politics and Poetry, a new podcast about the power of poetry to engage us in political conversations.  Join three generations of political activists and poetry lovers as we read and share a curated collection of ideas written by critics, reporters, authors, poets, historians and politicians to spur thoughtful discussion about the ways that poets and politicians use voice, rhyme, rhythm, meter, verse and alliteration to capture our interest and spark change. References:Angelou, M. (1944). The complete collected poems of Maya Angelou. Random House Inc.Dove, R. (1992). Demeter's Prayer to Hades. https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/browse?volume=161&issue=1&page=27Frost, R. (1969). The poetry of Robert Frost. Henry Holt & Co.John F. Kennedy Presidential  Library and Museum. (n.d.). Remarks of Senator John F. Kennedy at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, June 14, 1956. https://www.jfklibrary.org/archives/other-resources/john-f-kennedy-speeches/harvard-university-19560614Lorde, A. (1997). The collected poems of Audre Lorde. W. W. Norton and Company Inc. Lundberg, J. (2008, October 1). The poetry of a political speech. HuffPost. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-poetry-of-a-political_b_122472Assaf M. and Nadir T. (2014). "Poetry and poets in the public sphere". Israel Affairs. 20 (2): 141–160. Oliver, M (1994). A poetry handbook. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Orr, D (2008). "The Politics of Poetry". Poetry. 192 (4): 409–418. Ó Tuama, P. (2020-present). Poetry Unbound [Audio Podcast]. The On Being Project. https://onbeing.org/series/poetry-unbound/Parker, D. (2010). Complete poems. Penguin Books. Poetry Foundation. (n.d.). Political Poems. https://www.poetryfoundation.org/collections/144562/political-poemsQuart, A (2019, October 23). Elizabeth Warren has a poet on her team The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/23/opinion/political-poetry.html?searchResultPosition=1&fbclid=IwAR18c-ZwxUf5jhiaMxVXmI5dizsG3Yc24duUFahs_9ry3AB4FS_o5j1y54YShelley, P. B. (2009). A defence of poetry. Poetry Foundation. https://www.poetryfoundation.org/articles/69388/a-defence-of-poetryWarren, E. (2015). A fighting chance. Macmillan. Williams, M. (1999). Some jazz a while. University of Illinois Press. PolyArchive. (2015). William Butler Yeats on poetry. https://polyarchive.com/william-butler-yeats-on-poetry/Yeats, W. B. n.d. When you are old. http://www.columbia.edu/~ey2172/yeats.htmlLearn More:Elizabeth Alexander - www.elizabethalexander.netRita Dove -https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/rita-doveAudre Lorde - www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/audre-lorde David Orr - www.davidorr.comPadraig O’Tuama - www.padraigotuama.com / https://onbeing.org/series/poetry-unbound/ Dorothy Parker - https://dorothyparker.com/  Alissa Quart- www.alissaquart.com Elizabeth Warren - https://elizabethwarren.com Miller Williams - www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/miller-williams