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Obama's Nobel Peace Prize Politiku

Susanna Speier | Posted 10.13.2009 | World


Susanna Speier

Who else in power/ Rallied throngs worldwide to work/ For peace and justice

Apollo 11 Politiku

Susanna Speier | Posted 08.18.2009 | Politics


Susanna Speier

In honor of the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11's moon landing, individuals with NASA affiliations that range from astronaut to intern condensed the seminal event into 17 syllable historiographies.

Sarah Palin Swan Song Politiku

Susanna Speier | Posted 08.08.2009 | Home


Susanna Speier

Palin's bolt-from-the-blue resignation was a Politiku dream come true. Politiku, by the way, is a contemporary English interpretation of Japanese Haiku poetry. Read: very concise political commentary.

Independence Day Politiku: Where is My/Their Vote?

Susanna Speier | Posted 08.02.2009 | World


Susanna Speier

Iranian protesters are now struggling to obtain the fundamental principles of governance that we obtained two-hundred-thirty-three years ago.

Politikuing the Obama Administration's First 100 Days

Susanna Speier | Posted 05.30.2009 | Politics


Susanna Speier

Politics is anything but relaxing. The 5-7-5 restriction gives a sense of stability to the experience of writing it.