Around the Nation: May 3, 2008

Mickey Z.: 'Myth America: War, Elections and Our Way of Life'
- New York, NY.
- 7:00pm
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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