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Archive for February, 2026

Not Cricket

“Frustration with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is mounting among House Republicans over her response to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti.”

Reference: https://www.axios.com/2026/01/28/republicans-congress-noem-impeachment

Not Cricket

A gal who once led DHS
Made up lies while under duress;
When the videos came,
She had no one to blame,
Except for the power of the press.

— zumwalt (01/2026)

Interstate Nocturne

Proud to announce that Commuter Lit has published Zumwalt’s recent poem, Interstate Nocturne:
Please visit: https://commuterlit.com/2026/02/tuesday-interstate-nocturne/!

Hoax of a Hoax

“The Justice Department filed charges Thursday against a man who allegedly tried to spray Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., with a substance from a syringe during a town hall in Minneapolis this week. Trump said in an interview with ABC News that Omar ‘probably had herself sprayed, knowing her.’”

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/doj-files-federal-charges-man-accused-attacking-rep-ilhan-omar-rcna256511

Hoax of a Hoax

Trump slandered Omar by name,
With hateful words fanning the flame.
A man sprayed her face,
Got charged in this case—
Please tell me, who’s truly to blame?

Zumwalt Poem at Ink Sweat and Tears: Candidate for Pick of the Month

I am honored to announce that Zumwalt’s recent poem, “take this,” has been selected by the editors of Ink Sweat and Tears as one of their six nominees for pick of the month.

You can read all six selections here:
https://inksweatandtears.co.uk/january-2026-pick-of-the-month/

After reading, if you wish to vote just click on the Vote Here URL that is shown before the text of the six entries.