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poem where no one is deported
BY JOSÉ OLIVAREZ
#poetry #immigration #ICE
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BY JOSÉ OLIVAREZ
#poetry #immigration #ICE
www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/160700...
poem where no one is deported
women who were ready for cameras or for God, who ended all their sentences with si dios quiere. as in: the day before the immigration raid when the rumor of a raid was passed around like bread & the w...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:18 PM
poem where no one is deported
BY JOSÉ OLIVAREZ
#poetry #immigration #ICE
www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/160700...
BY JOSÉ OLIVAREZ
#poetry #immigration #ICE
www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/160700...
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Apropos of nothing, we still have a few of these @joseolivarez.bsky.social broadsides available.
November 10, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Apropos of nothing, we still have a few of these @joseolivarez.bsky.social broadsides available.
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Our fundraising auction ft. poem feedback, consultations & more from poets Hanif Abdurraqib, Hala Alyan, @gabriellebates.bsky.social, @cathylinhche.bsky.social, @chenchenwrites.bsky.social, Ross Gay, @joseolivarez.bsky.social, @taraskurtu.bsky.social & more is live! givebutter.com/c/bkp2025/au...
November 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Our fundraising auction ft. poem feedback, consultations & more from poets Hanif Abdurraqib, Hala Alyan, @gabriellebates.bsky.social, @cathylinhche.bsky.social, @chenchenwrites.bsky.social, Ross Gay, @joseolivarez.bsky.social, @taraskurtu.bsky.social & more is live! givebutter.com/c/bkp2025/au...
Wepa time got cancelled tonight
November 11, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Wepa time got cancelled tonight
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“People are forced to attempt to sleep for days or sometimes weeks on plastic chairs or on the filthy concrete floor,” the suit alleges. “They are denied sufficient food and water. They cannot shower, they are denied soap, hygiene items, and menstrual products.." @southsideweekly.bsky.social
Lawsuit Alleges Inhumane Conditions at Broadview ICE Facility
Federal authorities moved two plaintiffs in the suit out of state; a judge has ordered they be returned Monday.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:51 PM
“People are forced to attempt to sleep for days or sometimes weeks on plastic chairs or on the filthy concrete floor,” the suit alleges. “They are denied sufficient food and water. They cannot shower, they are denied soap, hygiene items, and menstrual products.." @southsideweekly.bsky.social
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Pilsen’s massive ofrenda has returned for Día de los Muertos.
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November 1, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Pilsen’s massive ofrenda has returned for Día de los Muertos.
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FRIDAY LINKS IS UP feat @victorlavalle.bsky.social @patriphobe.bsky.social @joseolivarez.bsky.social @tiffany.thetriibe.com @hkappklote.bsky.social @themelodymercado.bsky.social @djbyrnes1.bsky.social @tonia.thetriibe.com @franciagarciah.bsky.social and MORE!
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Friday Links: Is The Monster Within You Or Is It Society’s Fault Edition – Lazy & Entitled
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October 31, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Blurbs for my book are in!!!
Thank you so much to @joseolivarez.bsky.social, Meg Ford, & @edgarkunz.bsky.social
This chapbook feels like a dream!!!
Preorder your copy here: buttonpoetry.com/product/good...
Thank you so much to @joseolivarez.bsky.social, Meg Ford, & @edgarkunz.bsky.social
This chapbook feels like a dream!!!
Preorder your copy here: buttonpoetry.com/product/good...
October 30, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Blurbs for my book are in!!!
Thank you so much to @joseolivarez.bsky.social, Meg Ford, & @edgarkunz.bsky.social
This chapbook feels like a dream!!!
Preorder your copy here: buttonpoetry.com/product/good...
Thank you so much to @joseolivarez.bsky.social, Meg Ford, & @edgarkunz.bsky.social
This chapbook feels like a dream!!!
Preorder your copy here: buttonpoetry.com/product/good...
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"A poet reacts to the immigration crackdown in his hometown the way he knows best: through verse."
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@joseolivarez.bsky.social is the foreword author of LINGERING INLAND, edited by @andyoler.bsky.social
cc: @chicagomag.com
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@joseolivarez.bsky.social is the foreword author of LINGERING INLAND, edited by @andyoler.bsky.social
cc: @chicagomag.com
October 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
"A poet reacts to the immigration crackdown in his hometown the way he knows best: through verse."
www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...
@joseolivarez.bsky.social is the foreword author of LINGERING INLAND, edited by @andyoler.bsky.social
cc: @chicagomag.com
www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...
@joseolivarez.bsky.social is the foreword author of LINGERING INLAND, edited by @andyoler.bsky.social
cc: @chicagomag.com
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"I go to Social Justice High School. And the first thing they teach you is about the hunger strike that built the Little Village/Lawndale High School campus," said Leah Sophia Lopez on the loud speaker."
Hundreds of high schoolers walk out of class to protest ICE in Chicago's Little Village
Hundreds of high school students in Little Village walked out of class Tuesday to protest ICE and Pres. Trump's immigration crackdown in Chicago.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:11 AM
"I go to Social Justice High School. And the first thing they teach you is about the hunger strike that built the Little Village/Lawndale High School campus," said Leah Sophia Lopez on the loud speaker."
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October 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Love this part of the poem. ✊🏼
Read in its entirety in the link below.
Read in its entirety in the link below.
October 28, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Love this part of the poem. ✊🏼
Read in its entirety in the link below.
Read in its entirety in the link below.
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Poet @joseolivarez.bsky.social reacts to the immigration crackdown in his hometown the way he knows best: through verse.
A Poem for Our Times
A poet reacts to the immigration crackdown in his hometown the way he knows best: through verse.
buff.ly
October 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Poet @joseolivarez.bsky.social reacts to the immigration crackdown in his hometown the way he knows best: through verse.
Published a new poem. Thank you to @chicagomag.com
Poet @joseolivarez.bsky.social reacts to the immigration crackdown in his hometown the way he knows best: through verse.
A Poem for Our Times
A poet reacts to the immigration crackdown in his hometown the way he knows best: through verse.
buff.ly
October 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Published a new poem. Thank you to @chicagomag.com
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Thank you, Chicago.
October 25, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Thank you, Chicago.
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“Today’s poem recounts a story of women outsmarting immigration officials who raid their factory, thanks to 'dios del chisme,' meaning 'the god of gossip,'" host @maggiesmithpoet.bsky.social shares in today's episode.
Read "poem where no one is deported" by @joseolivarez.bsky.social: bit.ly/4hiRk44
Read "poem where no one is deported" by @joseolivarez.bsky.social: bit.ly/4hiRk44
October 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
“Today’s poem recounts a story of women outsmarting immigration officials who raid their factory, thanks to 'dios del chisme,' meaning 'the god of gossip,'" host @maggiesmithpoet.bsky.social shares in today's episode.
Read "poem where no one is deported" by @joseolivarez.bsky.social: bit.ly/4hiRk44
Read "poem where no one is deported" by @joseolivarez.bsky.social: bit.ly/4hiRk44
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"gracias a dios del chisme, who heard all la migra’s plans / & whispered them into the right ears / to keep our families safe."
- from "poem where no one is deported" by @joseolivarez.bsky.social
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- from "poem where no one is deported" by @joseolivarez.bsky.social
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October 20, 2025 at 2:11 PM
"gracias a dios del chisme, who heard all la migra’s plans / & whispered them into the right ears / to keep our families safe."
- from "poem where no one is deported" by @joseolivarez.bsky.social
Read: poets.org/poem/poem-wh...
- from "poem where no one is deported" by @joseolivarez.bsky.social
Read: poets.org/poem/poem-wh...
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Join us for the next Brooklyn Poets Reading Series at 144 Montague on Friday, November 7, featuring poets Jasmine Reid, Keetje Kuipers & José Olivarez @joseolivarez.bsky.social! Free and open to the public, the event will also be livestreamed via Zoom. buytickets.at/brooklynpoet...
October 16, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Join us for the next Brooklyn Poets Reading Series at 144 Montague on Friday, November 7, featuring poets Jasmine Reid, Keetje Kuipers & José Olivarez @joseolivarez.bsky.social! Free and open to the public, the event will also be livestreamed via Zoom. buytickets.at/brooklynpoet...
Hello bluesky, I am teaching a poetry workshop starting next week! One on tuesdays sept 30 & oct 7 from 7pm-9pm est via zoom & one on thursdays oct 2 & 9 from 6-8pst. Cost is $100 for two sessions. Sign up by emailing nolovewithoutteeth @ gmail dot com
September 25, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Hello bluesky, I am teaching a poetry workshop starting next week! One on tuesdays sept 30 & oct 7 from 7pm-9pm est via zoom & one on thursdays oct 2 & 9 from 6-8pst. Cost is $100 for two sessions. Sign up by emailing nolovewithoutteeth @ gmail dot com
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📚 Poetry collections to read for Latine Heritage Month
September 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
📚 Poetry collections to read for Latine Heritage Month
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From @joseolivarez.bsky.social's book, Promises of Gold: bookshop.org/a/862/9781250878496
#poem #books #writing
#poem #books #writing
September 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
From @joseolivarez.bsky.social's book, Promises of Gold: bookshop.org/a/862/9781250878496
#poem #books #writing
#poem #books #writing
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Follow @joseolivarez.bsky.social to discover more of his work. Read more at joseolivarez.com. You can also purchase his latest book, Promises of Gold, published by Henry Holt and Co.
September 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Follow @joseolivarez.bsky.social to discover more of his work. Read more at joseolivarez.com. You can also purchase his latest book, Promises of Gold, published by Henry Holt and Co.
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Today’s poem is selected by José Olivarez (@joseolivarez.bsky.social) as part of the 20th anniversary of Read A Little Poetry.
“Telephone Booth (number 905 1/2)” appeared in Pedro Pietri: Selected Poetry by Pedro Pietri, published by City Lights Books 2015. Shared here with deep gratitude.
“Telephone Booth (number 905 1/2)” appeared in Pedro Pietri: Selected Poetry by Pedro Pietri, published by City Lights Books 2015. Shared here with deep gratitude.
September 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Today’s poem is selected by José Olivarez (@joseolivarez.bsky.social) as part of the 20th anniversary of Read A Little Poetry.
“Telephone Booth (number 905 1/2)” appeared in Pedro Pietri: Selected Poetry by Pedro Pietri, published by City Lights Books 2015. Shared here with deep gratitude.
“Telephone Booth (number 905 1/2)” appeared in Pedro Pietri: Selected Poetry by Pedro Pietri, published by City Lights Books 2015. Shared here with deep gratitude.
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wrote a list of Chicago books you should read, including @tvayyyy.bsky.social @eveewing.bsky.social @joseolivarez.bsky.social @taylorbyas.bsky.social and MORE
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9 Chicago Books You Should Read – Lazy & Entitled
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September 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
wrote a list of Chicago books you should read, including @tvayyyy.bsky.social @eveewing.bsky.social @joseolivarez.bsky.social @taylorbyas.bsky.social and MORE
www.lazyandentitled.org?p=162657540
www.lazyandentitled.org?p=162657540
I’m catching up on smackdown from Dublin, Ireland and man… Wanker is such a great insult. Shout out the Irish
August 23, 2025 at 2:37 AM
I’m catching up on smackdown from Dublin, Ireland and man… Wanker is such a great insult. Shout out the Irish