Issue 103: 06 February 2020

/Issue 103: 06 February 2020

Indian Doll for Sale at the Thrift Store

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By Heather Johnson   A middle-aged woman, orange hair tightly permed, bones jostling within a threadbare corset, manhandles the wide-eyed Native doll—hands pet imitation-buckskin fringe dress, sewn with plastic beads. A smile parts lips like the sheer cut of a razor as she rubs her thumbs over the doll’s sprayed-on brown skin—as his fingers explored and [...]

Two poems by Cheryl Dumesnil

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Bible Study Truly I tell you, The life expectancy whatever you do for transgender women of color for these sisters of mine, living in the United States that you do unto me. is thirty-one years old. Matthew 25:40 What You Must Believe As a mound of dust and a mouthful of spit [...]

First Day of College Classes, 2036

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By John Sheirer   “Good morning, everyone,” the professor said looking out at the enthusiastic room full of vibrant young people. She pulled up a class roster on her palm-sized tablet. “When I call your first name, please raise your hand. Okay? First up is Ashley.” “Here,” a woman in the back row called out. “Donald?” [...]