Monthly Archives: September 2011
@OccupyWallSt continues strong into a second week
The NYPD cracked down on Wall Street Occupiers on Saturday 24th September – there were around 100 arrests and some of the vision of police brutality is quite shocking. Despite this the occupation continues. What is interesting is just how … Continue reading
Filed under The road map to another world
I like your old stuff better than your new stuff, so let’s #takewallstreet
I received a beautiful gift from my partner this week, a book called Posters for the People. It contains hundreds of prints of posters created by artists working in the Works Progress Administration, a cornerstone of President Roosevelt’s New Deal. … Continue reading
Poetry as an argument for something different
Last weekend I was at the Queensland Poetry Festival, supporting Australia’s most talented poet, Chloe Wilson (disclaimer: I may be somewhat biased). Lean in a bit closer to the screen, I want to let you in on a little secret … Continue reading
