A selection of poems and essays by Paul Mariani.

Out, Damned Spot!; Bishops' Accountability; Primary Colors

Voter reform efforts should bolster, not restrict, democratic participation.

A Syrian Rashomon; The Greatest; Poltical Thrill Seeking

The Obama administration should not participate in an Israeli military strike against Iran.

Global Heat Wave; The New Body Snatchers; The Book-Buying Generation

Students in every economic class should have the right to improve their station in life.

Foreclosure Forgiveness; Marketing Health Insurance; Status of Christians

The Responsibility to Protect seems tailor-made for the current civil war in Syria.

Until society’s obsession with individual rights is tempered, our nation will remain hostage to the gun lobby.