Click the title above for the story. And yes, I know. “This is happening in Israel, not the U.S.,” you’ll say. Hmm. Take a look at Frances Stonor Saunders’ book The Cultural Cold War: The CIA and the World of Arts and Letters, then add the attempt to cover up telecom spying on our emails, and just try to imagine it’s not happening here.
Joseph Hutchison, Colorado Poet Laureate 2014-2019, has published 20 collections of poems and edited or co-edited three poetry anthologies. He currently directs two master’s-level programs for University College at the University of Denver: Professional Creative Writing and Arts & Culture Management. Joe lives with his wife, Melody Madonna, in the mountains southwest of Denver, Colorado, the city where he was born. 
