Il Agora

Robotic Tin Men in search of a heart using a magnifying glass to analyze a human heart

The Tin Men by Amber Poole

As we say at Bust Down Books: Arm Yourself With An Education—We offer numerous and varied titles about the History of Palestine. For now, it’s a war against the poor...

The Tin Men by Amber Poole

As we say at Bust Down Books: Arm Yourself With An Education—We offer numerous and varied titles about the History of Palestine. For now, it’s a war against the poor...

Children: Chattel, House Rat. by Amber Poole

Children: Chattel, House Rat. by Amber Poole

You must not capitulate, nor give way to the lies. No infant deserves a bullet in the head. No child deserves to be imprisoned and tortured. No child deserves to...

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Children: Chattel, House Rat. by Amber Poole

You must not capitulate, nor give way to the lies. No infant deserves a bullet in the head. No child deserves to be imprisoned and tortured. No child deserves to...

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Cover art for Il Agora Blog-Essay Section of Bust-Down Books. Dimly lit old town eastern appearing deserted alleyway with stone street, clay jars in the path and merchant style setups in front of the buildings that line the road.

One Cup of Water, Please by Amber Poole

It is extremely disorienting. It’s certainly one thing to know that most in this situation can expect the water to resume flowing within hours, but this water in Gaza –...

One Cup of Water, Please by Amber Poole

It is extremely disorienting. It’s certainly one thing to know that most in this situation can expect the water to resume flowing within hours, but this water in Gaza –...

Cover art for Il Agora Blog-Essay Section of Bust-Down Books. Dimly lit old town eastern appearing deserted alleyway with stone street, clay jars in the path and merchant style setups in front of the buildings that line the road.

Challenge The Status Quo by Amber Poole

What I’d like to do is start an online conversation with the single working mothers in inner city America. What does your struggle look like today? Is it possible that a...

Challenge The Status Quo by Amber Poole

What I’d like to do is start an online conversation with the single working mothers in inner city America. What does your struggle look like today? Is it possible that a...

Cover art for Il Agora Blog-Essay Section of Bust-Down Books. Dimly lit old town eastern appearing deserted alleyway with stone street, clay jars in the path and merchant style setups in front of the buildings that line the road.

In Search of Human Kindness by Amber Poole

We entered the concrete block by way of a paved pathway. Inside, was a concrete floor with an oriental carpet stretched out about half way across the room. There were...

In Search of Human Kindness by Amber Poole

We entered the concrete block by way of a paved pathway. Inside, was a concrete floor with an oriental carpet stretched out about half way across the room. There were...

Rachel Corrie: Slated for Demolition by Amber Poole

Rachel Corrie: Slated for Demolition by Amber P...

On Sunday, March 16, 2003 Rachel Corrie was murdered by an IDF (Israeli Defense Force) soldier who crushed her with a 60-tonne Caterpillar D9R armored bulldozer. She had travelled to...

Rachel Corrie: Slated for Demolition by Amber P...

On Sunday, March 16, 2003 Rachel Corrie was murdered by an IDF (Israeli Defense Force) soldier who crushed her with a 60-tonne Caterpillar D9R armored bulldozer. She had travelled to...