SpeakEasy 23: Poetry & Democracy presents Washington State Poet Laureate Claudia Castro Luna along with a curated selection of local poets offering poems “about timely and pressing issues, [to] spark increased empathy and understanding, encourage civic and grassroots engagement, and contribute to public debate and dialogue.” Additional poets include: Luther Allen, Anita K. Boyle, Sarah Brownsberger, Nancy Canyon, Linda Conroy, Roger Gilman, Rick Hermann, Lois Holub, Paul Hunter, Georgia Johnson, Peter Messinger, Jeffrey Morgan, Kevin Murphy, Tim Pilgrim, Rena Priest, CJ Prince, Janette Rosebrook, Jim Schmotzer, Carla Shafer, Carey Taylor, Gary Wade, and Leslie Wharton. Admission is free.