Around the Nation: May 3, 2008

Come join the author of The Seven Deadly Spins, 50 American Revolutions You're Not Supposed to Know and the forthcoming novel CPR for Dummies to discuss the antiwar movement, the 2008 election, the state of activism in America and much more. Free, at Bluestockings, 172 Allen Street (between Stanton and Rivington). 212-777-6028

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The Op-Ed Project--recently featured by the New York Times and CBS News --is an initiative to expand public debate, and specifically to target and train women experts across the nation to write for the op-ed pages of major newspapers and other key forums of public discourse. You’ll learn how to generate winning ideas, how to craft a powerful argument, how to use news hooks, how to pitch an idea, and how to frame an issue to make your point and persuade your readers. Register online. Please use code SGOPED when registering.

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American Friends Service Committee’s exhibit on the human cost of the Iraq War, features a pair of boots honoring each US military casualty from California (around 450), a labyrinth of civilian shoes memorializing Iraqis killed and a display exploring the history, cost, and consequences of the war. The exhibit is a place for prayer, reflection, sorrow, and commitment to build a world of peace. To learn more, visit afsc.org/eyes. King Plaza (at City Hall) 250 Hamilton Avenue. Sponsored locally by Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice and others. 650-569-3416

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The Innovations in Journalism Expo is a unique, one-day event showcasing cutting-edge work that combines journalism, technology, new business models, philanthropy and advocacy. Come and participate in lively discussions that will bring truly fresh perspectives and new ideas to the table regarding the "future of journalism." Featured panelists include Geneva Overholser ("On Behalf of Journalism: A Manifesto for Change"), Jon Funabiki (former Ford Foundation officer), David Talbot (Salon.com founder), Persephone Miel(Berkman Center for Internet & Society,Harvard Law School), David Olmos (former Los Angeles Times health editor) and many more. Sponsored by Northern California Society of Professional Journalists, Independent Arts and Media, Mewstools 2008 and Maynard Institute for Journalism Education. More info "a href="http://artsandmedia.net/expo/journalism">online. or contact Josh Wilson, 415-677-9877, or Ricardo Sandoval, 916-321-1018.

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Cooper Union, Haymarket Books, and Henry Holt and Company/Metropolitan Books proudly present a rare New York City appearance by Howard Zinn. Along with illustrator Mike Konopacki, Professor Zinn will introduce the latest incarnation of A People’s History of the United States--now articulated in vibrant comic form as A People's History of American Empire (Metropolitan Books). The event will feature an introduction by activist/author Anthony Arnove and then a short lecture by Professor Zinn. There will also be a screening of Empire or Humanity: What the Classroom Didn’t Teach Me About the American Empire, a short film written by Zinn, featuring art from the book and narrated by Viggo Mortensen, which will be introduced by illustrator Konopacki. A book signing with Professor Zinn and Mr. Konopacki follows. The Great Hall at Cooper Union, 7 East 7th Street at Third Avenue. Free--seating on first comem first serve basis (no ticketing). Please contact Dana Trombley for more information.

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In reaction to the acquittal of three police officers in the killing of Sean Bell, a group of community artists, poets and activists will stage "50 Artists, 50 Shots: Artists Response to Sean Bell." The event will feature poets, spoken word performers, musicians, painters, photographers, scuptors, all paying memorial to Sean Bell and expressing rage at the decision to let the officers free. Free. The Brecht Forum 451 West Street (between Bank and Bethune, off the West Side Highway), 212-242-4201

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