An independent, ad-free leftist magazine of critical essays, poetry, fiction, and art.

Laura Jaramillo is a poet and critic. Born to Colombian parents in Queens, New York, she now lives in Durham, North Carolina. Her books include Material Girl (subpress, 2012) and Making Water (Futurepoem, 2022). She holds a PhD in critical theory from Duke University. She co-runs the North Carolina-based reading and performance series Paradiso.
  • Handedness [Excerpt]

    Handedness [Excerpt]

    An excerpt from Laura Jaramillo’s poem “Handedness,” a gorgeous exploration of the politics of language, work, and direct action. “Handedness” originally appeared in her 2022 collection Making Water (Futurepoem).