The Millions Poet

Saudi Poet Is a Bright Star for Women's Rights (VIDEO)

John Lundberg | Posted 11.17.2011

John Lundberg

Hissa Hilal steps on to the stage of the Abu Dhabi television show. Facing an audience segregated by gender, she recites poetry that boldly calls out for women's rights and the end of extremism.

Metrophobia: Are We Afraid Of Poetry?

Kim Rosen | Posted 11.17.2011

Kim Rosen

For the last few generations, our nation has managed to marginalize poetry, an art that is and always has been central to the species.