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On Saturday, June 17 at 11:00 pm and Sunday, June 18 at 4:00 pm --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ending the War in Iraq Anthony Arnove and Etan Thomas
Etan Thomas and Anthony Arnove talk about the Iraq War and the politics of the Bush administration. Mr. Thomas, who plays center for the Washington Wizards basketball team, is the author of a book of political poetry titled "More Than an Athlete." During the event he recites two of his poems from the book - one about conservative politics and another about the Bush administration's justification for the invasion of Iraq. Anthony Arnove, author of "Iraq: The Logic of Withdrawal," explains why he thinks the best solution for Iraq is a complete and immediate withdrawal of all U.S. troops from the country. This event was hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC. Both authors answer questions from the audience following their remarks.
Etan Thomas joined the Washington Wizards in a 2000-2001 mid-season trade. He was a speaker at the September 2005 anti-war rally in Washington, DC, where he recited one of his poems, and has been involved with organizations like the ACLU, the Congressional Black Caucus, and Rock the Vote. For more on Mr. Thomas and his work, visit: www.mooreblackpress.com . Anthony Arnove, former editor/publisher at Sound End Press, is the editor of "Iraq Under Siege: The Deadly Impact of of Sanctions and War" and "Terrorism and War," a collection of interviews he conducted with historian Howard Zinn. He is also the co-editor, with Howard Zinn, of "Voices of a People's History of the United States." For more on his latest book, "Iraq: The Logic of Withdrawal," visit: www.endthewartour.org .
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