@PoeticKat

I'm a graduate of The Fletcher School. I'm a writer, poet, and activist. My latest book of poetry entitled Surviving Home is available at https://xitter.cf/t.co/1J7kr9qTkm

 Seattle, WA
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Joined March 2009
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I just published The Next 365 Days link.medium.com/YzUCDYRFfwb What would you do if you found out you only had a year to live?

The Next 365 Days

What would you do if you just found out you only had a year to live?

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I'm excited to be featured on KPF2 today! kpf2.blogspot.com/
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📅 Mark your calendar! Join us on Nov 18 at 8 PM ET for a powerful Zoom reading with Pushcart Prize nominee Lynda V.E. Crawford. 🌍 Her poetry bridges cultures and captures resilience, heritage, and identity. Don’t miss it! 📚✨ #CanyonPoets #Poetry poetickat.com/so/caPBPQ3gb?l…

Canyon Poets Feature Lynda V.E. Crawford

Join Canyon Poets on November 18, 2024, at 8 PM ET to hear Pushcart Prize nominee Lynda V.E. Crawford. Her poetry, inspired by her Barbados roots and U.S. life, is celebrated in journals and her...

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The Canyon Poets Feature Maryann Aita wix.to/cvuK5Wz

The Canyon Poets Feature Maryann Aita

Join us for an evening of powerful words and deep connections as we explore the art of storytelling through poetry. Let Maryann Aita’s evocative voice inspire and ignite your creative spirit.

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The New York City Poetry Festival wix.to/RDUO3NY
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You're invited: The Canyon Poets Featuring Genie Nakano wix.to/LbIuFAL
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I will be going live soon to talk about @PeaceEconomy Don’t miss it! givestlday.org/giving-events…

Give STL Day 2026

Give STL Day is an online day of giving powered by the St. Louis Community Foundation.

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Thanks #USGS 4.9 centered in Lebanon New Jersey.
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#Earthquake in New Jersey, and it's not showing up on the U.S. Geological Survey yet. I'm guessing, they are running around a bit confused.
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I am assembling furniture and listening to Dolly Parton. I don’t need much more than that.
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Just read @stavridisj piece on the Pentagon's plan to rebuild the defense industrial base. While I respect his insights, I believe there's a need to shift focus from military expansion to strategic diplomacy and peace economics. bloomberg.com/opinion/articl…

The Pentagon Is Giving the Arsenal of Democracy a Reboot

A new Defense Department document outlines a coherent and achievable plan to rebuild the defense industrial base.

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I just published Crying at the AMC in Jersey City link.medium.com/fAnYkjPmdGb #TheColorPurpleMovie #BlackLivesMatter #BlackGirlsWrite

Crying at the AMC in Jersey City

My mother and I shared a love for books that was unequal with anyone else in my family. She taught me to read, and she read to me every…

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Reflecting on U.S. aid to Israel, an article in @TheIntercept calculates personal contributions to foreign conflicts. How much are we, unknowingly, funding conflicts abroad? #ForeignAid #EthicalTaxation #GlobalResponsibility theintercept.com/2023/12/28/…

I Calculated How Much of My Money the U.S. Sent to Kill Palestinians. You Can Too.

As Israel continues its relentless war on Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, I calculated roughly how much of my U.S. taxes went to Israel.

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Amidst the complexities of Gaza and Yemen conflicts, as reported @nytimes there's an ever-growing need for peace and diplomacy. These situations highlight the urgency for constructive dialogue and humanitarian solutions. #PeaceInGaza #YemenCrisis nytimes.com/2023/12/23/us/po…

Houthi Militia in Yemen Presents a Special Challenge for U.S. (Published 2023)

In the past month alone, the Iranian-backed group has launched more than 100 attacks against commercial vessels in the Red Sea.

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Exploring the complexities of campus debates on Gaza. It's more than what's reported - students are engaging in thoughtful dialogues, challenging ideas, and embracing pluralism. #CampusDebate #FreeSpeech #GazaDiscussion nytimes.com/2023/12/20/opini…

Opinion | No, Campuses Are Not in Chaos Over Gaza (Published 2023)

They’re actually hotbeds for civil debate.

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Peace Economy@PeaceEconomy13 Dec 2023
"The Unseen Carbon Costs of War: Unmasking the Hidden Emissions and Their Impact on Climate." A thought-provoking article on the environmental toll of conflict. Let's raise awareness about the hidden consequences and advocate for sustainable alternatives. medriva.com/health/environme…
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The question to ask here is how much of this is going to support the military industrial complex? nytimes.com/2023/12/11/techn… #TechInnovation #MilitarySpending #Accountability 🌐🔍

New York Plans to Invest $1 Billion to Expand Chip Research (Published 2023)

The move is aimed at drawing $9 billion in corporate investment, as New York jockeys to host a new national semiconductor technology center.

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I just published Humanitarian Imperative: U.S. Must Support Gaza Ceasefire and Aid Efforts link.medium.com/VxZHBvEIrFb

Humanitarian Imperative: U.S. Must Support Gaza Ceasefire and Aid Efforts

“At a time when Palestinians in Gaza are facing horrific conditions, the U.S. should not be vetoing a UN resolution calling for a…

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Katerina Canyon retweeted
Peace Economy@PeaceEconomy3 Dec 2023
Inspirational read! This Palestinian-American professor draws strength from his Quaker faith amidst conflict, fostering understanding and resilience. 🕊️💙 #FaithInAction #PeaceBuilding npr.org/2023/12/03/121613861…

This Palestinian American professor leans on his Quaker faith during conflict

Here's how one professor holds on to the pacifism and silent meditation espoused by Quakers when the world feels like it's on fire.

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I appreciat this article from @ImpakterMagazine. It sheds light on the haunting reality of nuclear winter. Let's amplify the call for disarmament and global cooperation. impakter.com/the-specter-of-… #PeaceAdvocacy #NuclearDisarmament #GlobalSecurity #ClimateAction

The Specter of Nuclear Winter: Can We Ignore It? - Impakter

Today the public space is nearly fully occupied by subjects ranging from shooting wars in Europe and the Middle East to infectious diseases, migration,

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🕊️ The endless cycle of conflict takes a toll on lives and communities. Let's reflect on the human cost of war and strive for peaceful resolutions. #PeaceAdvocacy #EndTheWar 🕊️🌐 panaynews.net/the-war-that-n…

The war that never ends

OVER A DECADE ago, in 2010, the much-heralded withdrawal of US combat troops from Iraq as promised by then President Barack Obama was a step in right direction towards disengagement of the United...

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