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Tuesday, April 27, 2004
Radioactive Benefit
Internationally acclaimed journalist Amy Goodman – host of the national daily radio/TV program Democracy Now! – is on a national tour to mark the launch of her first book, The Exception to the Rulers: Exposing Oily Politicians, War Profiteers, and the Media that Love Them. Spend an evening with Goodman as she discusses her new book and support independent media at a benefit for WPFW, our local Pacifica radio station, on Wednesday, April 28, at the University of the District of Columbia (Auditorium, Bldg. 46; Van Ness Metro). Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. A pre-event reception starts at 5 p.m., followed by the discussion at 7 p.m. For tickets or more information, call WPFW at 202/588-0999 or log onto the station's website.
DC Metro Action is published by Michael Schlesinger, a 32-year veteran of electoral and issue organizing who is committed to social justice and to increasing participation in the political process.
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