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Andrea Gibson, Colorado’s poet laureate and a national voice on LGBTQ issues, has died

Andrea Gibson, Colorado’s poet laureate and a national voice on LGBTQ issues, has died

Andrea Gibson, a poet known for their ability to drill into the details of a moment and to draw those experiences out in captivating spoken word performances, died Monday.  Gibson’s poetry was rooted in real life, and spoke to issues that they thought affected everyday Coloradans, including queer rights, political division, environmental issues, gun reform and the health care system. …

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