NEW: See Republicans & Netanyahu pushing to “cut” the current aid plan to Israel and move toward a “partnership” (that actually tightens the US-Israel militaries)? Turns out FDD — the pro Israel group whose pro-Iran War talking points Trump copied & pasted — released a memo on the idea last year.

What an honor to be interviewed by human rights activist and trans rights pioneer @paulinepark.bsky.social about my history, my poetry, and my politics on yesterday's Out-FM! If you missed it, you can have a listen at the link below! outfm.org/liberation/i...

To paraphrase my teacher, the late queer theorist José Esteban Muñoz: for fuck’s sake, don’t let white supremacy take away your accent marks!

Excited to be joining Pauline Park tonight to talk about poetry and politics on Out-FM on WBAI 99.5 FM New York at 8:30 pm(ish) ET! Please join us for a listen! outfm.org/liberation/i... outfm.org/liberation/i...

I truly despise these Asian American politicians/tools of imperialist white supremacy. The way I would spit in Grace Meng and Connie Chan’s fuckin faces.

It’s #aapinhheritagemonth and my episode of Power Beyond Pride is finally out in the world! I talk about being a refugee and how it drives my political convictions and concerns, New Orleans, the role of poetry these days. Listen at link below! powerbeyondpride.com/poetry-power...

Submissions for the 2026 42 Miles Press Poetry Award d close June 15. Send us your poetry manuscripts. Please. Thank you! #poetryprize #poetrymanuscripts #42milespress #submissionsopen #poets #poetrycontest #poetrybooks 42miles.submittable.com/submit

Excited to preview my poem “‘Dating’ / Apps” that was published in The Ocean State Review alongside other wonderful writers and artists! To read the full piece and the other work, buy a copy at the link below! Thank you for supporting the journal! oceanstatereview.submittable.com/submit/16091...

I really do like kale and white bean soup like a coastal white woman. 🫣

Excited to preview two poems of mine that were published in the latest issue of @rawheadjournal.bsky.social which also includes pieces from @dustinbrookshire.bsky.social Shane Allison, Christopher Romaguerra & others! Read the full poems & the rest of the issue at rawheadjournal.org/rawhead-issu...

The playmaking trinity of DuPont, Jalibert, and Ramos of the French attack is so intoxicating. I’m still thinking about it a week and change after the Six Nations.

Got my copy of POEMS FOR PROTEST, edited by @charlottecosgrovepoet and published by @roughdiamondpoetry , which includes my poem “An American Education.” Please buy a copy at the link below to read the whole piece and for the work of the many other contributing poets! a.co/d/00D9erfh

Excited to share that POEMS FOR PROTEST, an anthology of poetry against injustice and oppression by Rough Diamond Poetry, is now available! It includes my poem “An American Education.” Order your own copy here: a.co/d/03l2rdmD or request that your library order one! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙏🏽

🚨Saints & Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival starts next weekend in NOLA!🚨 I’ll be moderating a panel w/local queer poets Brad Richard, Rickey Laurentiis, Polly Sawabini & Les Patin where they will read work & share their experiences from their publishing journeys. More info at sasfest.org!

Literally fuck off with your “chinamaxxing.”

Y’all! Get into Kenyon Farrow and my interview with @banhmichronicles.bsky.social on queer Asian American storytelling, Bowen Yang and Asian Americans’ problematic relationship to whiteness in our latest episode! Listen: powerbeyondpride.com/culture-crit... or wherever you listen to podcasts!

About my favorite web series of all time… www.papermag.com/trixie-matte...

Updated running list of athletes who have spoken out or taken action as the Trump-Vance admin's masked DHS agents terrorize communities across the US:

An impatient night of a poet’s life

Excited to share this interview w/ Rodrigo Brandāo, a filmmaker, communications professional, and self-described “social justice person.” Rodrigo speaks passionately about the role artists in activism, strategies for left-leaning media, and other great topics. Listen at powerbeyondpride.com/podcast/

Handset, letterpressed slender broadside. Poem by me! No. 5 in a series, 4.25” x 5.5”. $6, free shipping. Order at www.tiltedhouse.org/shop/slender... 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Chinese literary translators in Taiwan, interested in translating my poetry book? I’ll help you in anyway I can to help you find a publisher. Hit me up if you’re interested!

I'd *really* love to read a study on publishing inequity, particularly among prestige publications. Anyone know of any?

This coming Lunar New Year is 本命年 for us horses. Considered inauspicious, I'm now accepting gifts of jade and red underwear for good luck. I'll need 'em! 😝

My so tired of orgs that amplify artists and writers who legitimately don’t need more limelight. Like do the work and find the creatives who could really use that uplift and shout out.

Cold brew coffee and poetry (This time by Justin Lacour, thank you very much) is a fully nourishing meal by artsy homosexualists’ standards.

Never was or has been about self-defense

UN member states endorsed the ICJ’s findings and pressed Israel to meet its legal obligations as an occupying power.

new tonight from @premthakker.bsky.social and me for @zeteo.com zeteo.com/p/trump-is-a...

Oh yes! Have a read, y’all!

If Toph Beifong isn’t just a total snarky bad-ass in the next season of Avatar: The Last Airbender, imma be *furious.* You hear me?!

As a winter storm batters Gaza, "people's tents are either being washed away or flooded entirely," says Moureen Kaki with the medical aid group Glia, speaking from Khan Younis. She says the current situation is "not really a ceasefire" but merely "a slower form of death."

The just recently published 2024 LMNL Anthology includes my 2024 Patty Friedmann Writing Competition semifinalist poem “Apologies to the People of Gaza.” Please have a read at lmnlarts.com/LMNL-Anthology 🙏🏽

Funemployment chronicle: all the prose-writing peeps I know, I am finally getting to your 📚! I have time now to read more than poetry! @annelllopez.bsky.social Your book is next! 😝🙃😉

I'm looking for a new opportunity! The breadth of my experiences and skills can be applied to many roles. Shoot me a DM if you have or know of anything that might be up my alley! Looking for remote or New Orleans-based only. THANK YOU!

#FIFA's fake-ass Peace Prize going to Yam Tits moves it ahead of the IOC as the most morally bankrupt and corrupt sport governing body.

Would I have been (more?) insufferable had I not been a former fat kid? 🤔

He's a winner, baby! wordsandmusic.org/2025-winners/

Super excited to share our latest podcast with New Orleans-based, queer Palestinian activist, Thafer Abu Qamir! Thafer is a thoughtful, erudite speaker and @shanelukas.bsky.social and my interview with him really highlights how much of a powerhouse he is. Have a listen! youtu.be/Y6UcDTXl0b4?...

Get into the latest Reply All episode of Power Beyond Pride where we dig in on the likes of Bari Weiss, LGBT symbols, read questions from our Box. Have a listen at PowerBeyondPride.com/podcast

First time for everything! Thank you final judge Andy Young for selecting my poem “A Confession to Gaza on Lyrical Poetics” as the winner for the 2026 Patty Friedmann Writing Competition in poetry. Also many thanks to LMNL Arts and One Book One New Orleans for the honor! I am truly gooped & gagged!

Chili oil made and smells amazing. My kitchen is wonderfully aromatic. Oil is missing toasted sesame seeds. Whoops!

‪ A NEW episode of Power Beyond Pride podcast with trans human rights activist @paulinepark.bsky.social Her sobering perspective is steeped in her experience, sharp analysis, and consistent application of her principles. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or go to powerbeyondpride.com/podcast

JOIN ME for Rickey Laurentiis's New Orleans' book launch for her second collection of poems, the National Book Award long-listed DEATH OF THE FIRST IDEA. I'm excited to read alongside and be in conversation with her for the event. Grab a free ticket at www.eventbrite.com/e/rickey-lau...

Sharing a great microgrant opportunity for QTBIPOC artists, activists, and QTBIPOC-led orgs, collaboratives, collectives, who need a little funding to get an innovative project going! Please share widely! idealist.agreatidea.com

Were YOU referenced in my recent appearance on the @wrotepodcast.com? Now you can watch it to find out! 👀 Please share! 😋 youtu.be/w3Vib2Ue_4w?...

Via @owenjones.bsky.social US mainstream media also needs to be put on trial for complicity.

Western journalists have largely failed to do anything more than stenographers of the imperialist narrative. Look to the artists, the writers, and social media from those in P🍉l3stine to receive the truth. We don’t need these middle-man accomplices to tell us what we are witnessing.

The UK needs to oust Starmer, yeeeezus.

🚨PODCAST ALERT🚨I had a delightful interview w/ @vancebastian.bsky.social & @bazcollins00.bsky.social from @wrotepodcast.com about my poetry book, ANATOMY OF WANT. Please have a listen! 👂🏽🎧👂🏽