Articles on trauma, loss, and mourning
Once a living relic of Red Rock Canyon, Bonnie Spring Ranch has since closed and been sold to a housing developer. Many question if this dishonors Bonnie and her work.
People being detained by ICE around the country are largely ending up in privately-operated detention centers, where rampant abuses are being reported. And Southern Nevada is no stranger to this practice, with its own detention facility just an hour outside of Vegas.
The first month of 2026 brought us incredible horrors to witness as we continue our descent into fascist, authoritarian takeover of America. Here's a recap in case something slipped under your radar.
An essay (and descent into madness) over the prevalence and escalation of political violence in America.
'Reichstag Moment Burning' - A poem about the current political climate.
Using hyper-realism, Maddy connects with people through paintings that tap into her experiences, process her emotions, and even confront her trauma.
A poem about the recent catastrophic floods and rising fascism, with a hopeful message about freedom and our future.
A few poems spelling out "Fuck ICE" in response to what's happening on America's streets under fascism.
Just outside Vegas, the Boulder City Pet Cemetery provides a final resting place for people’s pets as far back as the1930s.
A coup is actively happening in our government, nothing is happening to stop it, and I’m sitting at home preparing for the next festival.