Our February challenge invited writers to explore the dynamics of power, systems, and change. We opened the challenge with the following quote by Lord Acton: “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Across poetry and prose, these winning pieces explore how we cope with the headlines, the cyclical nature of unchecked power, and the nature of accountability. Congratulations to these writers, and read their published work at the end of March!
First place
“Louis Kahn’s Ghost: National Assembly Building, Dhaka, Bangladesh” by Nafisa A. Iqbal
Second place
“New Nukes and Old Ghosts” by Helena Fagan
Third place
“Elián González” by Julia Alter
These winning pieces will publish at the end of March. Can’t wait? Check out the winners from previous challenges here.
