You Say You Want a Revolution

Synopsis: You Say You Want a Revolution is a call to action for "we the people" to stand up for our inalienable rights as they are being washed away by the current administration. Some may see these poems as divisive, and that is unfortunate. Resisting efforts to destroy American democracy should be shouted from the rooftops. These are my screams for help, and for unity, to recognize we are not in normal times. The United States is in grave trouble, and we must do something to push back on what I consider a tyranny of the minority. It will take the entire citizenry to contribute what we can to a revolution. A revolution that says no to our government wantonly dismissing its responsibilities to its people while its leaders fleece Americans for their own gain.

Autobiography: The story of Russ Haddad, also known as A.A. Winston, begins in central Massachusetts, where he grew up, lived, went to school through his undergraduate education, and included working in a wholesale-retail bakery, which he eventually co-owned. The 58-year-old's life path took him to western Massachusetts as a newspaper reporter, covering local government, education, and economic development. Later, he found himself in North Carolina. Since then, he has done stints within state government, federal government, and higher education. Now the Durham, North Carolina resident creates partnerships and advocates on behalf of the craft beer industry with the NC Craft Brewers Guild creating partnerships and advocating on behalf of the craft beer industry in the state.