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Bernie Sanders to present at Tucson Festival of Books

Bernie Sanders
Posted at 12:59 PM, Feb 21, 2023
and last updated 2023-02-21 14:59:33-05

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Sen. Bernie Sanders is slated to present his book at the Tucson Festival of Books in March.

Sanders, who wrote "It's Okay to be Angry About Capitalism" with John Nichols, will speak at an event at 4 p.m. March 5 in the University of Arizona Student Union North Ballroom.

An independent Senator from Vermont, Sanders ran for the Democratic party presidential nomination in 2016 and 2020.

The event is free. Bookings will open up to the public at noon Feb. 27.

For more information on the festival, visit this site.

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