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WHAT: The Deepening Economic Crisis: Causes, Effects, Solutions
WHO: Richard Becker, Western Regional Coordinator of A.N.S.W.E.R.
WHEN: Friday, May 15, 2009 -- 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: King's Books, 218 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma, WA 98402
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On Friday, May 15, 2009, UFPPC presents another event in its 2008-2009 Speaker Series. Richard Becker will address the subject of "The Deepening Economic Crisis: Causes, Effects, Solutions."
Becker is the Western Regional Coordinator of the International A.N.S.W.E.R. [Act Now to Stop War and End Racism] Coalition and member of its National Steering Committee. A.N.S.W.E.R. has organized a number of mass protests against the war in Iraq between 2002 and 2008.
Richard Becker first visited the Middle East in 1986 and has returned many times. He has co-authored several books and produced two documentaries.
Becker is a member of the Party for Socialism and Liberation, a Marxist political party. (UFPPC, of course, is a non-partisan organization and is committed to non-violence.)
Admission is free. Everyone is welcome to this event.