John Kirch worked as a newspaper reporter and magazine editor for 16 years before receiving his doctorate in journalism and public affairs. He teaches college journalism and writes about the news media, politics, and third-party movements.

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November 26, 2:27 PM

by John Kirch, D.C. Politics Examiner

Wondering how the world's economy collapsed so quickly?

You're not alone.

A group of Maryland-area businesses and activist groups are sponsoring a panel discussion this weekend called "Economic Crisis: How we got in and how we get out."

The forum will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30, at the St. John's of Baltimore United Methodist church, 2640 St. Paul St., Baltimore.

The presenters will be Bill Fletcher, executive director of the Black Commentator and a former president of TransAfrica Forum; Kostis Papadantonakis, professor emeritus of economics at CCBC-Essex; and Kevin Zeese, executive director of the Campaign for Fresh Air and Clean Politics and a co-founder of BreakTheBailout.com.

To attend, please RSVP here.

For more info: Contact Kevin Zeese at kzeese@earthlink.net

Topics: economics , bailout

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